zoology

The largest walking stick insect is the Phobaeticus chani , commonly known as Chan’s megastick. Measured by total length with legs extended, this Southeast Asian species reach...

White dolphins refer to several river and coastal dolphin populations that appear pale or white, most notably the baiji (Chinese river dolphin) and the rare pink Amazon river do...

Giant pandas at the National Zoo represent one of the most visible commitments to conservation in U.S. zoos. As an ambassador species for endangered wildlife, their presence adv...

Hawaiian sea snakes are marine reptiles rarely encountered in nearshore waters, and understanding their ecology and risk profile is essential for safe water activities. This eve...

Thylacine sightings in 2025 reflect enduring public fascination with the Tasmanian tiger, a species declared extinct in the wild in 1936 and confirmed extinct globally in 1986....

Stories of mermaids appear across cultures, and some living creatures fuel these tales. The phrase fish that looks like mermaid commonly refers to animals whose heads, silhouett...

A zoo escape describes any situation in which an animal leaves areas designed to contain it, whether through human error, equipment failure, or deliberate action. Modern accredi...

Extinct marsupials are members of the metatherian lineage that once inhabited Australia, New Guinea, South America, and nearby islands but no longer exist. Unlike well known liv...