Platypus swims in murky water; its distinctive flat bill and webbed feet are visible as it glides smoothly.

The animal kingdom has a brilliant way of surprising us, often in ways that seem too strange to be true. From creatures with unbelievable abilities to behaviours that defy logic, nature is full of odd ...

There's always something new we can learn about the world. Some people get discouraged by the bad experiences they've had at school, so, we here at Bored Panda try to make learning fun and easy for ...

If you've ever known the love of an animal, you know the feeling. It's playing a game of fetch with your dog when you're happy or cuddling with your cat when you're sad. It's a wet nose nuzzling your ...

Read on for some chilling curiosities from the creatures of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. Mike Bock Warning: The following animal facts are extremely creepy and ...

The Smithsonian's National Zoo is home to red-ruffed, black-and-white ruffed, ring-tailed and collared brown lemurs. Learn more about these charasmatic animals with a few of my favorite lemur facts.

Rhinos are often seen as tough, aggressive animals that quietly roam forests and grasslands, minding their own business – unless disturbed. With their huge bodies, thick skin, and sharp horns, they ...