Animals and Wildlife

Bear cubs climb trees primarily to escape threats, including adult bears, predators, and human activity. Trees offer a rapid escape route and a place to rest above ground-level...

In widely circulated footage, a large marine mammal positioned itself between a scuba diver and a shark, deterring the shark and allowing the diver to reach safety. This event l...

Sea lions are generally not violent toward humans, but they can bite or injure when threatened, handled improperly, or fed by people. These mostly curious marine mammals may def...

The Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington DC has been home to giant pandas since 1972, initially as part of a groundbreaking conservation and research partnership. As of the...

Hawaiian sea snakes refer to pelagic sea snakes, primarily the yellow-bellied sea snake, that occur in Hawaiian waters. They are highly venomous, obligately marine reptiles rare...

Below is a concise overview of verifiable details about Keiko to anchor common questions and public discussion.