The animal kingdom has so many stranger-than-fiction animals. From a glowing green sea slug to a lizard with a toad's head, these weird animals are some of the most fascinating creatures in the animal ...

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 ...

Read on for some chilling curiosities from the creatures of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute ...

Acrobatic pee-ers. Projectile poopers. A parasite that takes the place of a tongue. Insects that love to eat sweat ... and others that are attracted to stinky feet. Penguins are super cute, with their ...

Celebrate World Animal Day 2025 with 8 shocking animal facts you’ve never heard before. Discover the secrets of elephants, dolphins, tigers, and more.

The other day, my son had to come up with some questions about space for a science class assignment. His favorite, and rightfully so, was: Why does the sun look yellow, but stars that are farther away ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CHICAGO — Larry Potash got the chance to ...

The platypus is one of the most unique animals in the world. It’s a mammal, but it lays eggs. It has webbed feet, a beaver-like tail, and an otter-like snout and bill that helps it locate food ...