These slow-moving, eucalyptus-eating marsupials native to Australia are beloved for their sweet demeanors and distinctly non-human adorableness. However, koalas do share one feature in common with ...

You probably know that hummingbirds can hover, if you've ever watched them feed. But these tiny pollinators lead fascinating ...

Whales are a group of mammals that live in oceans. They include some of the largest animals on Earth. The blue whale is the biggest animal that has ever existed. Whales can be found in every ocean, ...

They might not be everyone’s favourite animals, but rats are far more fascinating than most people think. These small rodents ...

If you've ever known the love of an animal, you know the feeling. It's playing a game of fetch with your dog when you're happy or cuddling with your cat when you're sad. It's a wet nose nuzzling your ...

From jellyfish to millipedes, the rosy hues make rare but exciting appearances in nature Jacob Muñoz - Reporter The Hopkins’ rose nudibranch is a carnivorous sea slug that obtains its trademark color ...

You may have heard about a gay penguin couple at the Central Park Zoo. The story of two male penguins who parented a baby penguin became an award-winning – and often banned – children's book called ...

There’s a reason fun facts are called fun facts. It’s always entertaining to discover a new and interesting or shocking piece of trivia to share with your friends, family, partner, the mailperson, ...