And it’s exactly what happened this year the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. As 2025 comes to a close, here are a few bite-sized stories that capture both the ...

Adult tiger that repeatedly preyed on livestock and strayed into human habitation captured by forest department in Kerala's Pathanamthitta.

Thanksgiving. But when a recent viral discussion revealed that baby turkeys aren’t called chicks, it caught many off guard. The correct term is poult. It’s not just a vocabulary tweak. It signals how ...

Discover how animals adapt to winter and what we can learn—from hibernation to staying active and warm during the cold season ...