At first glance, this mammal looks like a horse gone terribly wrong. But, in reality, Chalicotherium is far from a botched ...

For the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI), Christmas came early in 2025. Zookeepers were ...

Sloths appear to have life figured out, and once the details are revealed, being envious makes sense. These tree-dwelling mammals have survived for millions of years by doing things their own way, and ...

When you picture the jungle, your mind might jump to roaring tigers, monkeys swinging wildly from tree to tree, or bright parrots flitting between branches. But high above, in the dense green canopy, ...

The National Zoo has welcomed two newborn sloth bear cubs. The cubs are healthy and will remain off exhibit until spring 2026. Sloth bears are vulnerable in the wild, making the births important for ...

Drawing a sloth bear becomes easier when you break it into clear steps that focus on structure first and texture second. This tutorial guides you through the process from the first construction shapes ...

For the first time since 2014, keepers at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) have welcomed two sloth bear cubs. The cubs were born Dec. 7 at approximately 2:30 ...

Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) in Washington, DC, recently celebrated the birth of two sloth bear cubs, with NZCBI noting it was the first birth of the species ...

Acclaimed wildlife filmmaker and presenter Gordon Buchanan is at Fareham Live on Tuesday January 27 with his 2026 tour Lions and Tigers and Bears (Image: Promo pic) Learn more about what it's like to ...