Platypus swims in murky water; its distinctive flat bill and webbed feet are visible as it glides smoothly.

Some days, the news is heavy, the to-do list is long, and the coffee isn’t strong enough. On those days, I find it helps to remember that out there, right now, cows are hanging out with their best ...

If you've ever known the love of an animal, you know the feeling. It's playing a game of fetch with your dog when you're happy or cuddling with your cat when you're sad. It's a wet nose nuzzling your ...

Chameleons, often thought to change colour solely for camouflage, primarily use this ability for communication and ...

How many teeth does a seahorse have? What is the tallest land mammal on the planet? What is the world’s deadliest spider? If you know the answers to those animal trivia questions, then go straight to ...

Read on for some chilling curiosities from the creatures of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. Mike Bock Warning: The following animal facts are extremely creepy and ...

The Smithsonian's National Zoo is home to red-ruffed, black-and-white ruffed, ring-tailed and collared brown lemurs. Learn more about these charasmatic animals with a few of my favorite lemur facts.