Yellowstone isn’t just a park; it’s a living, breathing glimpse into an era where humans weren't the ones calling the shots. Spanning nearly 3,500 square miles of volcanic hotspots and alpine forests, ...

Pilots at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport were heard making animal noises over an open air traffic control frequency on Sunday, drawing a mix of amusement and concern after the audio ...

RICHMOND, Va. — National Animal Control Appreciation Week, which recognizes the work of animal control officers, is celebrated annually during the second full week of April. To mark the occasion this ...

WASHINGTON — From past to present, service animals have served alongside humans in military, first responder and therapeutic roles, saving lives and providing comfort. “My dog in particular saved my ...

"The largest elephant ever. It doesn't matter if they are a dream or reality." National Geographic's latest documentary film, "Ghost Elephants," follows Nat Geo explorer Steve Boyes to locate the ...

A wild bull elephant killed a tourist in central Thailand's Khao Yai National Park on Monday, a park official said, the third fatality linked to the same animal. The 65-year-old Thai tourist from ...

Vox has published a piece that expresses some surprise at the fact that many conservatives and MAGA (not the same thing) support animal welfare. The writer discusses, among other things, RFK Jr.'s ...

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is home to more than 2,200 animals across its campuses in D.C. and Virginia. The zoo was the first in the United States to hire a ...

We’ve gift-wrapped a few short highlights that capture the spirit of the year in animal care. Mike Bock If you're an animal lover, then 2025 at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology ...

National Geographic's December 2025 issue features its annual Pictures of the Year. The issue features striking wildlife photos highlighting endangered species and fragile ecosystems. Some photos also ...

Cosmonauts Oleg Artemyev and Sergey Prokopyev successfully installed the first ICARUS experiment antenna on the outside hull of the International Space Station during a nearly eight-hour space walk in ...

President Trump vowed that the gunman who shot two National Guard troops would “pay a very steep price” and announced that both were “critically wounded.” “The animal that shot the two National ...