Sky blue, ocean blue, blueberries, my eyes! Despite seeing blue all around us, blue is actually the least common color in ...

Turns out that lying down to catch some Zs is not universal. Some animals skip the whole “horizontal nap” deal and snooze ...

These little animals prefer quiet, and they laze about most of the time. While they’re often active in the evening, they sleep for roughly 12 to 14 hours. Hamsters nap off and on and can sleep ...

Though smaller, hyenas hunt in clans. Their powerful jaws can crush bone, and in numbers they can wear down or ambush ...

Got an animal lover in the family? The Smithsonian National Zoo probably springs to mind as the first place to visit in DC.

Animals possess remarkable sensory abilities that far exceed human capabilities, enabling them to thrive in diverse environments. From the star-nosed mole's tactile foraging to the eagle's ...