American ant colonies are more than just groups of insects—they function as superorganisms, operating with a level of ...

Without her, the colony would die.' A leafcutter ant colony from Trinidad has been rescued and re-housed in a giant man-made nest in the UK, allowing an in-depth study into their normally hidden ...

The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., introduced its two new giant pandas to the public on Friday. Bao Li and Qing Bao are 3 years old. They're part of a conservation program and a historic ...

Fans can see the two bears for free or tune into the relaunched giant panda cam. Today's the big day! Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao are making their long-awaited public debut at the Smithsonian ...

Two giant pandas, a female named Qing Bao and a male named Bao Li from Chengdu, China, are debuting at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C., on Friday. This comes more than a year ...

After more than a year without them, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C. has welcomed a new pair of giant pandas for guests to visit. Three-year-old Bao Li and Qing Bao made a new ...

Beekeepers are reporting significant colony losses, raising concerns about food security due to potential pollination shortages. While the exact cause of the colony collapses remains unknown ...

Why it's awesome: Earth's oceans are home to many secretive and unusual creatures that humans rarely see — including giant phantom jellies. These elusive deep-sea creatures have a 3.3-foot-wide ...

Male giant panda Bao Li in his habitat at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Oct. 24, 2024. Roshan Patel, Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.

Bao Li and Qing Bao, both 3 years old, are the latest black-and-white bears to call the nation’s capital home Male giant panda Bao Li plays on a wooden climbing structure. Beginning on January ...