When it starts to get cold, squirrels scurry around caching for the winter. But what is squirrel caching, and why do they do it?

The Tasmanian devil has one of the most distinct — and terrifying — sounds of any creature. Learn why it's so fierce and then ...

Anyone deeply sleep-deprived is probably familiar with microsleep. Microsleep occurs when you fall asleep for only a few seconds. For humans, these episodes can be dangerous if you’re driving a car or ...

The giant panda is a beloved animal known for its playful personality and recognizable black-and-white coloring. These fascinating creatures are fun to learn about and spark natural conversations ...

You may have read in our recent news article that the National Zoo in Washington, DC, recently welcomed two new giant pandas from China. Bao Li and Qing Bao are settling in before they go on public ...

Much of modern human civilization is all about stripping the natural world from our daily lives, but the natural world still finds its way creeping back into the ordered world of human cities and ...

You see a bushy tail disappear behind your shed or bounce up a tree. What animal have you spotted? You may not be able to tell by the tail alone, as many animals feature bushy tails! Luckily, these ...

From two new arrivals at the National Zoo to the latest push for better animal treatment, here's the animal news you need to ...

The American alligator is native to the swamps, streams, rivers, and lakes of the southeastern United States. These ancient animals aren’t usually aggressive, but they’re powerful apex predators, and ...

They’re peppy, playful, and stars of the dog park. They’re Bichon Frises! The curious little pups look a lot like Toy Poodles, but Bichon Frises are usually a bit more outgoing with strangers. They’re ...

Spiders make up one of the largest populations of invertebrates in Michigan. There are approximately 50,000 species of spiders in the world and Michigan is home to more than 500 species of them, ...