The Smithsonian’s National Zoo announces the death of Murphy, the Komodo dragon who was a crowd-pleaser for nearly 25 years.

Komodo National Park, located between Sumbawa and Flores in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province, is one of the world's most breathtaking natural reserves. This UNESCO World Heritage Site spans 29 ...

While men fell to bullets and bombs everywhere, the world’s longest venomous snake ever recorded was also caught in the ...

Komodo dragon in the wild. Image by GUDKOVANDREY via Depositphotos. This modern-day dragon is not to be trifled with. While smaller than a Titanoboa, its strategy relies on venomous bites and patience ...

The largest lizard in the world, the Komodo dragon, is extremely dangerous to people. Komodo dragons, with their strong jaws, sharp teeth, and poisonous saliva containing dangerous bacteria, can ...

Staff at Smithsonian’s National Zoo in the District are mourning the death of a male gray seal, Gunther, at the age of 33, ...

Reptile Discovery Center staff at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute’s (NZCBI) campus in Washington, D.C., are mourning the loss of Murphy, a 26-year-old male Komodo ...

Nature’s anything but a safe place. Some of the creatures you’ll find out there are straight-up biological weapons. Get ready ...

JIM THORPE, Pa. (WTVO) — A Pennsylvania man is recovering after a rabid black bear attacked him. Andrew Neirer said he was walking from his house in the Pocono Mountains to a store when he saw the ...