Nature’s largest animals, from blue whales to elephants, have always fascinated us. But what makes them so special? From their unique survival adaptations to their massive role in ecosystems, discover ...

For nearly 30 million years, a 2,000-pound beast known as the entelodont ruled a sweeping empire from Mongolia to what is now ...

At least 37 giant live beetles measuring 4 to 5 inches have been found concealed inside of multiple packages of Japanese ...

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

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 ...

Reconstruction of the Shonisaurus, a giant ichthyosaur. (Nobumichi Tamura.jpg) (CN) — Paleontologists identified fossils from three massive marine reptiles that may be the largest animals to have ever ...

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

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

Shortly after, China gifted two giant pandas to the U.S. to celebrate ... But the heartbreak of the beloved animals' leaving was short lived. In May 2024, the Smithsonian and the China Wildlife ...