From meme stars to conservation icons, the capybara is experiencing a popularity boom. Learn more about these rodents that ...

Giant groundsels are rare plants that grow up to 30 feet (9 meters) tall. They are endemic to the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro ...

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international correspondents share snapshots of moments from their lives and work around the world.

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It's a sad day for animal lovers in the D.C. area. Basil, the one-eyed opossum who called the Smithsonian National Zoo home, has died. "We are very sad to share that Basil—a rescued Virginia ...

China's national animal: National animals embody national identity and values. Do you know the national animal of China? Continue reading this article for more details. Why is the giant panda the ...

The National Institutes of Health said this week it planned to curb the use of animals in medical testing, a move that could hurt Oregon Health & Science University, which collects about $56 ...

The story of two of the strangest animals on the planet just got a little ... A new study published Monday in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences opens that window a ...

Learn more about the National Academies’ various programs designed to connect, engage, and inspire. Humans have selectively bred animals and crops since the beginning of agriculture, but advances in ...

Here's why Arizona national parks are a wildlife hotspot and where to go to see the most animals. The Grand Canyon is a favorite destination for tourists and Arizonans alike. It is one of the most ...

There have been multiple coins across the world that have designs of birds and reptiles that are either the national animals of the respective countries or are tied to culture, identity ...

National Farm Animal Day, which began in 2005, celebrates several things. PINK MOON EASTER: April's full moon is called the Pink Moon. Here's what it has to do with Easter Farm animals live and ...