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 ...

Animals often capture our attention by being cute, but wildlife is just that – wild. In order to thrive in their often extremely challenging natural environments, many creatures have adapted curious ...

We like to think that the universe follows a strict set of logical rules, but every now and then, we stumble upon facts that ...

When you think of scary animals, what comes to mind? Maybe lions, hippos or snakes? But you might be surprised to know that the world's deadliest animal is actually a lot tinier... Mosquitoes cause ...

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 ...

You may have scrolled past videos of dazed squirrels and wondered if something new and scary is on the loose. The short answer is no new monster, but real wildlife illnesses with familiar causes have ...