Tigers are the largest members of the cat family and among the most iconic predators on Earth. Recognized instantly by their orange coats and bold black stripes, these powerful felines have long been ...

These slow-moving, eucalyptus-eating marsupials native to Australia are beloved for their sweet demeanors and distinctly non-human adorableness. However, koalas do share one feature in common with ...

Read on for some chilling curiosities from the creatures of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute ...

New scientific discoveries about animals have been made this year, helping scientists understand their behaviour, abilities and interactions with the environment. From uncovering the tool-making ...

The wild bear “did not appear aggressive” and didn’t enter any animal habitats, officials said. It did appear interested in ...

The Banhine National Park in Mozambique was a wildlife haven 50 years ago. Then, it was nearly stripped bare by decades of ...

Fatal attractions are a standard movie plotline, but they also occur in nature, with much more serious consequences. As a conservation biologist, I’ve seen them play out in some of Earth’s most remote ...

Recently, Reddit user ethicalrevenge asked, "Zoo keepers of Reddit: what are zoo secrets that people wouldn’t believe?" and there were some pretty wild behind-the-scenes facts about zoos and aquariums ...

A new study argues that human culture — including religion, politics and war — influences how wildlife evolves in cities. In Los Angeles, factors such as policing, zoning, and local values and ...