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

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Bao Li and Qing Bao, two giant pandas, are making their public debut at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation ...

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At age 75, Vadevino Alano keeps up a brisk pace as he strides through the forest on the way to the Armadillo’s Den — a ...

The Giant CInnamoroll plush is back at Build-a-Bear following the Sanrio mascot's original October 2023 debut.

Researchers exploring the wares of fishers in Vietnam discovered a “supergiant” sea bug species whose resemblance to Darth ...

Why it's awesome: Earth's oceans are home to many secretive and unusual creatures that humans rarely see — including giant phantom jellies. These elusive deep-sea creatures have a 3.3-foot-wide ...