Wildlife / Video
Weird Science: Lyrebird, Nature’s Mimic
Sometimes, in fact, nature is stranger than fiction
The CIA used birds, cats and even dolphins to help them on covert operations.
SmartNews: Why Are These Mice Unafraid of Cats?
Scientists are researching how the rodent can become less susceptible to its feline foe.
Weird Science: Gender Bending Fish
Sometimes, in fact, nature is stranger than fiction
Sometimes, in fact, nature is stranger than fiction
Sometimes, in fact, nature is stranger than fiction
Weird Science: Headless Cockroach
Sometimes, in fact, nature is stranger than fiction
Sometimes, in fact, nature is stranger than fiction
Mei Xiang plays with a log, solves a puzzle and chows down on bamboo
The mountain range system that stretches across eight countries in Europe captured in this stunning high definition timelapse
The National Zoo gets a new state of the art Elephant Community Center complete with 8,943 square meters of romping room
Bees Drink Nectar From a Coffee Flower
Honeybees get a caffeine buzz and memory boost when they drink coffee nectar
The Art and Science of Taxidermy
“Immortalized,” a new show on AMC, pits taxidermists against each other in a high-stakes competition
Watch Insect Outbreaks From Space
LandTrendr technology shows pine beetles infest a forest in the Pacific Northwest
This Millipede is the Leggiest Creature in the World
The newly discovered Lllacme plenipes has up to 750 legs, more than any other known creature
This Elephant Learned to Speak Korean
Koshik, an elephant in a South Korean zoo, learned to say five different Korean words (Still: iStock/ROMAOSLO)
The World Wildlife Fund films a family of western lowland gorillas in the Dzanga-Sangha reserve
Best View of the Baby Panda Yet
The Zoo’s new cub got a thorough grooming and a panda cam close-up
First Glimpse of the National Zoo’s Panda Cub
Panda Cam captures Mei Xiang as she cradles her newborn
One morning on St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, photographer Steve Simonsen captures thousands of hermit crabs migrating
Biomimicry and Butterflies: How Nature is Inspiring Design and Innovation
More on biomimicry: http://j.mp/RI3OOB Scientists believe the iridescent wings of the morphos butterfly could be used in technology to benefit humans.
Adorable Cheetah Cubs Make Their Debut at the National Zoo
The cheetah cubs will be named after the fastest male and female American Olympic athletes in the 100-meter dash at the London Olympics.
Rare Baby Crocs Born at the National Zoo
More on the crocs at Smithsonian.com: http://j.mp/SWhbxZ The two Cuban crocodiles are the first for the zoo since 1988.
Cheetah Cubs Make Their Debut at the National Zoo
The National Zoo’s cheetah cubs will be named after the fastest American athletes in the 100-meter dash at the Olympics
The Endangered Orchids of North America
The North American Orchid Conservation Center is working to ensure the survival of some of the most unique plants in the world
Conservation scientist Ullas Karanth is still optimistic about the future of the majestic cats of the south Asian jungle Photos by Julie Larsen Maher
How to Identify a Bird From a Single Feather
Ornithologist Carla Dove explains how the microscopic structure of a bird’s feather can help identify the species and at the same time, make air travel safer for humans
In the wild, titanoboa probably ate large crocodiles, fish and other snakes—but if there were a titanoboa at the National Zoo today, what would the zoo keepers feed it?
Understanding What Makes Fish Flee
A new study reveals the secrets and chemical makeup behind “Shreckstoff”
Behind the Scenes at the World Orchid Convention
Article: http://j.mp/AwLdIY The global orchid community convenes in Singapore to compete for the title of best in show.
Read more about sperm whales: http://j.mp/sOSais Watch underwater footage of the mammal and hear its strange clicking sounds that are crucial to their survival
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