Description: You've heard the saying "you are what you eat" but for some animals, they truly get their abilities from the ...

Scientists discovered raccoons dunk food to activate sensitive paw receptors, helping them decide what to eat rather than ...

Rattlesnakes are some of the most unique yet feared animals in the world. They are famous for their iconic rattle on the end of their tail, which is used as a warning system. These rattles are made of ...

The idea of an animal eating one of its own kind just feels wrong. But in the animal kingdom, things don’t always follow our human rules or feelings. For some creatures, eating their own kind is a ...

Despite bombs raining down and a lack of tools, feed and medicine, the shelter has remained operational throughout the ...

A North American river otter (Lontra canadensis) wanders through a forest at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Credit: Calli Wise, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center YouTube video: ...