New research by Smithsonian scientists suggests that preferences for certain sounds might be evolutionarily conserved ...

The national mammal of the United States is getting in on America’s 250th birthday celebration. Three bison statues cast in ...

Photograph of three male zebra finches (Taeniopygia castanotis), whose mating calls were used as part of the study. Credit: Raina Fan. The bright colors of butterfly wings, the sweet aromas of flowers ...

People are invited to the Museum of Natural History Sunday to meet the Smithsonian exhibitors and learn more at the school’s ...

Internet culture has spent decades turning zoo residents and household pets into global celebrities, and the phenomenon shows ...

A near-impenetrable plateau in Central Africa allowed elephants to hide from humans for years. The same landscape could also ...

Animals fight in every human war, even against their own wishes. Unfortunately, not many of them get the credit they deserve. That's why we have put together a list of 9 forgotten animal war heroes ...

Fishing duo Cole & Jay put automated gear to the test as a mechanical reel successfully battles and lands a heavyweight channel catfish. Iran sends first significant message of de-escalation, but with ...

NAZARETH, Texas (KFDA) - The Castro County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the illegal dumping of dead animal carcasses at a home in Nazareth. Officials say deputies were called to a residence in ...

FLOYD COUNTY, Ga. — Floyd county Animal Control and Public Animal Welfare Services will waive adoption fees for the next 32 days in honor of K-9 Deputy Mike Williams. The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office ...

LOMPOC, Calif (KEYT) – Santa Barbara County Animal Services is seeking public aid in an animal cruelty case from Feb. 17 in Lompoc. The suspect wore a red beanie, a ...

BUENOS AIRES — On a recent Sunday, a Buenos Aires plaza transformed into a makeshift wilderness for an unusual group of teenagers. Sofía, wearing a lifelike beagle mask, ran across the grass on all ...