Zoology
90-Year-Old Tortoise Fathers His First Offspring at Houston Zoo
Critically endangered radiated tortoises don’t reproduce often, so this is a win for the species
This British Zoologist Wants to Reinvent Color
Andrew Parker has produced some of the brightest hues in the world. So, what’s his secret?
Remains of Last Surviving Tasmanian Tiger Discovered in Museum Cabinet
Researchers found the lost body of the female thylacine after 85 years
Gorillas Make a New ‘Snough’ Noise to Grab Their Keepers’ Attention
Researchers have never observed gorillas making the unusual sound in the wild, suggesting that captive gorillas can learn to make new noises
Where Fox News Is Hard to Come By
A mountain range in the Pacific Northwest is a last bastion for a unique canine
Flamingo That Escaped From a Zoo in Kansas Is Spotted Once Again in Texas 17 Years Later
The zoo hasn’t made any plans to catch the bird, saying any attempts might harm the flamingo and other wildlife
Meet Linda the Ostrich, the National Zoo's Newest Animal Ambassador
The large feathery friend is four years old and arrived at the Zoo in November 2021
Discovery of Omicron in New York Deer Raises Concern Over Possible New Variants
White-tailed deer could become a reservoir for Covid-19, putting people and animals at risk
Meet Elmer and Lima, a Same-Sex Penguin Couple Fostering a Chick at a Syracuse Zoo
The two male birds are 'exemplary' parents, says the zoo’s director
This Ancient Wild Ass Was the Earliest Known Animal Hybrid Bred by Humans
Called a kunga, the donkey-like creature may have been considered a status symbol about 4,500 years ago
Animal Shelters See an Influx of Donations in Honor of Betty White
Fans donated thousands of dollars to local animal shelters on what would have been her 100th birthday
Scientists Pull Animal DNA Out of Thin Air
The new method, tested at two zoos, could revolutionize the study of biodiversity in the wild
What Did Graffiti Look Like Before Spray Paint and More Questions From Our Readers
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North America's Oldest Polar Bear Living in Captivity Dies at 36 Years Old
Snow Lilly, who died at age 36, resided at the Milwaukee County Zoo for almost 16 years after arriving there in 2005
How Do Gorillas Get Heart Disease? And More Questions From Our Readers
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Rare Albino Alligators Hatch at Florida Zoo
The pair of white and pink hatchlings lack their species' usual dark coloration
Researchers Vacuum DNA From the Air to See What Animals Are Near
The method may help scientists survey animals in various ecosystems to inform conservation efforts
DNA Makes Waves in the Fight to Save Coral Reefs
This emerging technique could help scientists understand and anticipate the threats coral reefs face
A Small Band of Panamanian Golden Frogs Is Saving Their Species From Oblivion
Victims of a deadly fungus, the amphibians are now being selectively bred through a program at the Smithsonian's National Zoo
The National Zoo Will Reopen to the Public on July 24
Two bison, an Andean bear and a baby wallaby are among the new animals ready to welcome visitors back
