For people in China and Chinese communities around the world, the common greeting is 新年快乐 (Xin Nian Kuai Le), which means ...

Watchers, in honor of today’s (U.S.) holiday, we're celebrating another birth announcement from the nation’s capital. Yes, we’re back to the Smithsonian’s ...

A social media post by conservationist Psi Scott has sparked heated debate online after he questioned the living conditions of Moo Deng, a popular pygmy hippo at Khao Kheow Open Zoo. Psi Scott, whose ...

A new animal has taken over.

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The Indo-Pacific leopard shark is an endangered species. Discover how one group is helping to rebuild the population.

Following a Public Vote, the Asian Elephant Calf at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute ...

In December 2024, Turkish customs officers were flummoxed when they discovered a malnourished baby gorilla in the cargo hold of an airplane flying from Nigeria to Bangkok, transiting via Istanbul.

Korean Wave, or 'Hallyu', began in the 1990s, with the export of television dramas and pop music. It has since expanded into film, gaming, cuisine, fashion, and beauty industries ...

A newly discovered millipede species found in a Thailand cave looks like something from a fantasy novel—and it’s completely real.

Deep inside a limestone cave in Thailand, scientists discovered a new millipede species with spiky, dragon-like features.

Panda diplomacy can help strengthen China’s international relationships, but it also exposes Beijing to public backlash.