National Geographic's new documentary "The Tale of Silyan" explores the heartwarming story of a rural farmer's unlikely bond ...

This video revisits a rare close-up look at one of the slowest animals on Earth. Detailed footage captures how a sloth ...

Athena, a beloved sloth, who seemed lively and not slothful, has died at age 7 at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in ...

We miss her dearly’ - Athena, the Linnaeus's two-toed sloth at the National Zoo, died overnight on November 13 after rapidly ...

Athena, a fan-favorite two-toed sloth at the National Zoo in DC, died after a sudden medical decline, officials announced.

A growing exotic pet trade has conservationists calling for stronger regulations to protect the reptiles, birds and other ...

According to Smithsonian National Zoo, giant pandas are shy animals and avoid interaction with humans, and biting occurs only ...

Experts say we’re in a golden age for treating chronic kidney disease, with new drugs like Ozempic yielding major results. Will dialysis and organ transplants become a thing of the past? A healthy ...

The race is on to harness the near-infinite power of nuclear fusion—by building a star on Earth. And scientists are closer than you might think. Nuclear fusion in the sun occurs when hydrogen is ...

This video explores the unmatched strength and hunting power of the harpy eagle, the most formidable bird of prey on the planet. Researchers reveal how its massive talons, bone-crushing grip, and ...

We often mindlessly trample on snails and earthworms because they move so slowly compared to the average human, but there’s a ...

Tourists snapping selfies with sloths are fueling a booming black market that’s tearing these gentle animals from the Amazon rainforest.