An ant that disappears into the forest floor, a bird that demands attention from mates—for these animals, an inky black ...

Smithsonian/Roshan Patel Not many animals look like a giant panda. With their black eye patches, round faces and an overall teddy bear-like appearance, these rare and vulnerable animals are ...

As the National Zoo unveils its latest giant pandas to the public, adoring fans are embracing the newcomers from China.

The number of bears captured in 2023 also marked a record high at 9,319. In February, the ministry’s panel of experts proposed adding both species of bears to the controlled animals list.