These slow-moving, eucalyptus-eating marsupials native to Australia are beloved for their sweet demeanors and distinctly non-human adorableness. However, koalas do share one feature in common with ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — There are lots of books out there with interesting facts and information about animals — but one author with Portland roots has found her niche and is getting national ...

Penguins are some of the most charming birds on the planet, instantly recognizable by their tuxedo-like markings and humorous ...

The natural world is wildly diverse, filled with thousands of animal species, each flaunting its own bizarre quirks. And, as a playful twist on that famous Animal Farm quote goes: all animals are ...

You wouldn’t think the word poop could be used poetically. But when Bonnie Formentini, a retired Sunnyside schools teacher, was gathering facts for her newly published children’s book, she found a way ...

For humans, tongues help us talk, and taste, chew and swallow our food. Other animals have tongues that have evolved to do other work, like dig through deep tunnels, navigate through dangerous ...

Anyone whose been to a zoo knows the joy of observing majestic giraffes, playful elephants, and gorillas whose facial expressions are shockingly similar to our own. Watching them interact provides ...

Kids love learning silly, surprising, and magical tidbits about the holidays—and Christmas is full of them! Fun facts about ...

And, as a playful twist on that famous Animal Farm quote goes: all animals are weird, but some are way weirder than others.In this list, we’re spotlighting 27 of the strangest behaviors out there.