Red blood is the exception, not the rule. Evolution has painted it green, purple and white in animals that push physiology ...

In virtually every piece of land on Earth—from near the summit of Mount Everest to Antarctica to caves nearly 2,000 meters ...

Also known as Vinicunca or Montaña de Siete Colores (the Mountain of Seven Colors), this colorful mountain near Cusco became well-known throughout the world in recent years. During Peru’s peak tourism ...

Rare attacks helped brand the cassowary as deadly, but habitat loss and human activity now pose a far greater threat to the ...

Discover 20 fascinating animals in Japan, from monkeys to deer, as well as other fascinating Japanese wildlife species you ...

New satellite photos reveal that one of the world's largest and longest-lived icebergs, A23a, has developed vibrant blue ...

Blue blood may look alien, but it’s one of evolution’s most elegant solutions to life in extreme environments. Here’s how ...

Winter is hard, and for wildlife in Colorado, it's even harder. To survive, many species have developed adaptations over ...

Wild World marked the first time an Animal Crossing game allowed players to see the sky, facilitated by the Nintendo DS's dual-screen hardware. Image: Nintendo But Wild World lacked many of the ...

A visit to the Falkland Islands, where the fearless seabirds navigate the rugged topography with tenacious spunk, shows the ...

At head of title: DK Smithsonian. Author from title page verso. "Our world is filled with extraordinary diversity, from amoebas to zebras, from tiny toadstools to giant oaks. The wonders of the ...

Honey badgers are not actually named for their love of honey, in fact, they raid bee hives to loot the delicious, protein-rich larva inside, which seems like an overly complicated way to get protein.