Smokey Bear. Ham the Space Chimp. Hsing-Hsing and Ling-Ling. Not many animals reach celebrity status, but it’s a bit of a tradition here at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. In January, we rolled out ...

Animals provide us with memorable moments year-round, from the cute to the curious. Whether furry pets, farmyard animals, or creatures of the wild, animal antics are endlessly fascinating. On ...

Marine animals that were sickened by the bloom washed ashore from Malibu to Long Beach coasts. The algae, which can build up ...

From caterpillars disguised as the dead to narwhals that play with their food, here are the animal tales that we loved in ...

We are all animal lovers here at Jalopnik. Almost all of us have pets and, when animals face down transportation, we are usually on the animal's side. This year, we covered a lot of critters: ...

We tend to believe that intelligence, empathy, and decency are exclusively human traits. However, the heroes in this article prove that’s far from reality. Animals rescue from carbon monoxide, comfort ...

From run-ins with wild animals to endearing pet moments, here's a look back at some of Southern California's biggest animal stories of 2024.

Pigeons that do somersaults, snakes that fake death with extra flair and surprised canines are among the organisms that enthralled the Science News staff. Legends of “flying leeches” have fueled a ...