Wildlife / Video
8 Mind-Boggling Facts About the Octopus
Did you know octopuses are highly intelligent animals with the ability to problem-solve complex puzzles – and even change color? They have three hearts and blue blood, helping them survive …
Behold the World’s Smallest Monkey: The Pygmy Marmoset
From their adorable facial expressions to their remarkable social skills, you’ll fall in love with pygmy marmosets.
National Treasure: The Giant Panda Steals Hearts (and Bamboo) at the National Zoo
Known for their distinctive black-and-white fur, giant pandas are one of the most recognizable and beloved creatures in the world.
5 Record-Breaking Bird Migrations
Birds: nature’s ultimate travelers, undertaking jaw-dropping migrations that push the boundaries of endurance, speed and altitude.
10 Fun Facts About Bioluminescence
Discover the incredible ways in which living organisms illuminate the darkness of the deep sea, lush forests, and even our own backyards.
How Cowboys Breed Perfect Cattle
Read more at http://www.smithsonianmag.com/people-places/Breeding-the-Perfect-Bull.html Donnell Brown and his fellow cowboys combine modern science with their decades of experience with cattle ranching to create the perfect specimen of beef.
Swimming With Sharks: Juliet Eilperin
Read more about whale sharks at http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/Swimming-With-Whale-Sharks.html The science writer reveals what she learned about the predators of the sea and how humans have little to fear of them.
Manufacturing of bitumen-lined water bottles
Manufacturing of bitumen-lined water bottles in the traditional method of Native Californian Indians. Credit: Nicholas Radtkey, UC Davis & Sabrina Sholts
A sea lion propels itself through the water at Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Credit: Leftwich Lab
From its unique appearance to its habitat and behavior, here’s everything you need to know about this mysterious deep-sea creature. Dive into the world of the blobfish and discover why …
When it comes to bird calls, every chirp, trill, and warble tells a story. From eerie screeches to melodic tunes, these distinctive sounds from nature are sure to surprise you.
10 Fascinating Facts About Owls
From their jaw-dropping hunting abilities to their unique physicality, owls are truly captivating creatures. Join us as we delve into the world of these mysterious birds of prey.
Jellyfish, the wobbly wonders of the ocean, often astound with their unique shapes, sizes, and stings. Learn more about these marine marvels as we dive deeper into the underwater world. …
10 Enchanting Butterfly Facts Revealed!
Discover astonishing butterfly facts and delight in learning about the superlatives of butterflies, from the largest to the smallest to the fastest. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, an avid butterfly …
Cat Mummies Were a Big Thing in Ancient Egypt
Archaelogists uncover what appear to be cat mummies–a common practice around the Ptolemaic period. But an x-ray scan reveals a surprise: the mummies are just bandages. So what happened?
Regular dust bathing removes pest and parasites and keeps the wild bird’s iridescent feathers in top condition. (Credit: Carla Rhodes)
The First Job Bees Have in Spring Is Grim
As spring begins, the surviving bees in the hive pick up their first task of the new year: dumping the corpses of the bees that died over winter.
Why ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ Trope Isn’t an Exaggeration
Caterpillars shed their skin at least four times before they become butterflies. To fuel this transformation, they need to eat constantly—and they certainly do.
This Prehistoric Fish Makes a Great White Look Like a Goldfish
Meet Dunkleosteus, perhaps the fiercest fish that ever existed. It lived 360 million years ago and was twice as long and three times as heavy as a great white shark.
How Svalbard’s Glaciers Precipitate an Arctic Feeding Frenzy
Summer is a time of plenty in the Arctic, and Svalbard is no exception. From blue whales journeying thousands of miles to feast on crustaceans, to auks returning back to …
This Ancient Fish Is Facing a Plummeting Population Crisis
Despite producing thousands of eggs at a time, sturgeon populations are down to about one percent of their historic population levels. Scientists are scrambling for answers.
A Chance Encounter With a Polar Bear and Her Two Cubs
In 2013, a wildlife cameraman from Norway, Asgeir Helgestad, met a polar bear mom whom he names Frost. Over the next few years, their paths would cross again.
Fascinating Footage of a Reef Squid Protecting His Mate
It’s hard enough attracting a suitable mate. But if you’re a reef squid, that’s not the end of the battle—there’s also the small matter of keeping rival males at bay.
The Clever Idea That’s Reducing Rattlesnake Casualties
Ecopassages, which help snakes cross roads safely, have helped dramatically limit the number of snakes killed in Ontario. Here’s how they work.
These Swimming Pigs Live a Cushy Lifestyle in the Bahamas
Bahama feral pigs were once domestic pigs let loose by local farms. Through cunning and resourcefulness, they’ve continued to thrive in the wild - and fuel Bahaman tourism along the …
Why Yellowstone Can be a Magnet for Deadly Misadventures
Every year, people are injured or killed at Yellowstone with distressing regularity: from the two women who tried to take a selfie with an elk, to victims of bear attacks, …
These Dancing Flamingos Know How to Draw Attention
Flamingos aren’t called flamboyant for nothing. When these elegant avians are ready to mate, they engage in a coordinated series of movements that is simply mesmerizing to behold.
Two Gelada Brothers Viciously Fight for Breeding Rights
In a battle for herd supremacy, a brutal battle is about to break out. The current king gelada is experienced and battle-hardened, but his brother is younger and hungrier—who will …
The Lizard’s Tale 101: Meet the Anoles
Anoles are small lizards with an abundance of charm. There are over 400 species of anoles, scattered all over the American and Caribbean tropics: from remote rainforests in the Bahamas, …
This Remarkably Long Flower Stores Its Nectar Deep Inside
If nectar is nature’s gold, then the angel’s trumpet flower is Fort Knox. Around a foot long in length, it’s too deep for most birds and its walls are too …
Hostile Lioness Withholds Food from Hungry Orphaned Cubs
A group of orphaned lion cubs are facing an uncertain future. If they’re to survive into adulthood, they will have to convince their reluctant aunt to share her kill with …
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