Want to tell the western lowland gorillas apart? This introductory guide will help you spot each of the six residents of the troop.

Bleats and chirps between two giant pandas are a sure sign that flirtatious feelings are in the air! Read all about the bears and the bleats in our latest #DCPandas update.

This peculiar-looking canine uses its exceptional hearing to hunt for termites and beetles — here are some more fun facts about the species.

One year after a translocation project brought the Guam kingfisher, or sihek, to a remote Pacific island, Zoo scientists say the iconic species is showing signs of recovery.

We are very sad to share that Basil — a rescued Virginia opossum who was favorite of many Small Mammal House visitors — died May 1.

This Amphibian Week, take a closer look at what makes these species so wonderfully weird and worthy of our attention.

Prairie dogs play a critical role across the North American Great Plains, and researchers are learning every day just how much these industrious squirrels do for their neighbors.

A 4-year-old Henkel’s leaf-tailed gecko recently underwent treatment for skin cancer at the Zoo's veterinary hospital.