From dogs that speak the English language to a horse that solves a murder, spiritualism and pets have gone hand-in-hand.

The South Island takahē is a bird presumed extinct for 50 years, but it made a comeback. It is still a vulnerable species.

Bone claws, oxygen-absorbing “hair,” and hands-on frog dads. Meet the hairy frog (or wolverine frog), one of nature’s strangest amphibians.

A new sail-backed dinosaur has been discovered on the Isle of Wight. Discover everything about it, including what its sail was for!

Winter residents arrive in fall and remain through the colder months before departing north to breed. Park visitors may see birds such as ring-billed gulls along the Mississippi River, as well as ...

Learn why blue whale calves are prime orca targets and how their massive mothers use slipstreams, allies, and shockwaves to keep them alive.

A recent post shows two sweet puppies playing with an anteater, something you don't typically see. Read here to learn more.

Over 80% of North America's sandhill cranes stop in Nebraska in March, creating one of the most spectacular bird migrations in the US.

Striped bass migrate north in March for a number of reasons, including warmer waters and better prey to catch.

A rare painted river terrapin hatched at the Smithsonian National Zoo, giving conservationists hope for a turtle species ...

DNA is a powerful conservation tool, allowing scientists to sample DNA from the environment and better protect the animal ...

The tripod fish doesn’t swim much. Instead, it stands on three elongated fins, conserving energy while currents deliver food.