Enjoy a look back at some incredible and heartwarming stories about the Smithsonian National Zoo’s animals and the people who care for them. Mike Bock No two days at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and ...

Mount Everest, located in the Himalayan Mountain Range, is the tallest mountain in the world. It reaches an elevation of 29,032 feet. The mountain itself is nestled between Nepal and Tibet, in an ...

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Discover the secrets of more than 200 of the world's most amazing animals! Spectacular footage by award-winning international filmmakers captures the most incredible animal behavior on the planet and ...

The skin of dwarf crocodiles found living in a cave in Gabon is turning orange from swimming in guano. It's unclear how long they've been down there, but genetic research indicates they may be ...

Scientists look to animals and wildlife to improve modern medicine. June 12, 2009 — -- The words "drug development" may conjure images of white-coated scientists, working at benches with pipettes ...

Animal lovers can get up close and personal with capybaras during a special event at an Osceola County animal rescue. Amazing Animals, a nonprofit animal rescue in St. Cloud, is spotlighting some of ...

Even with all our satellites, sensors, and science, the natural world still manages to surprise us. There are certain animals that have remained hidden for decades or even centuries. It’s not because ...

Out in the wild, there's a whole cast of creatures that seem to carry the weight of the world on their furry, feathered, or leathery shoulders. If brooding were an Olympic sport, some animals would ...

Two of the most dangerous animals in the world can be found in Vermont. The Green Mountain State may no longer be home to catamounts (for now), but there are other potentially dangerous animals to ...