About the size of a half-dollar, the tiny painted river terrapin hatchling - a critically endangered species - at the ...

WASHINGTON D.C., DC — The National Capital Planning Commission received its first look Thursday at renderings for the Smithsonian's National Zoo's new Arabian Leopard habitat, a project that ...

The opera, which has performed at the arts center since 1971, was concerned about declines in attendance and donations during President Trump’s second term. By Adam Nagourney The Washington National ...

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Smithsonian National Zoo welcomed two sloth bear cub births in December. The first time since 2014. Sloth bears are an omnivorous species of bear, native to the Indian ...

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 ...

The tiny cubs, currently off-exhibit, are expected to debut in Spring 2026. Mike Bock Nearly one month old, the two sloth bear cubs are shown resting in their den on Jan. 5, 2026. Zoo staff are ...

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is home to more than 2,200 animals across its campuses in D.C. and Virginia. The zoo was the first in the United States to hire a ...

A new Reptile Adventure Zoo has opened in Sioux Falls, featuring over 100 species of reptiles and amphibians. Owner Andrew Adam's lifelong passion for reptiles led him to turn a former driver's ...

The Afghan national accused in the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., was hit with new federal charges that open the door for the death penalty. The U.S. Attorney's Office for ...

If you’re planning a family trip to Virginia, you’ll be pleased to know that there are plenty of kid-friendly attractions to explore. From historical landmarks to outdoor adventures, Virginia offers a ...

The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit overruled a lower court ruling on Wednesday, allowing US President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard in Washington DC to continue ...

NEW YORK, Dec 17 (Reuters) - A federal appeals court on Wednesday cleared President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., to continue for now, saying his ...