This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Pygmy elephants, Asiatic lions and Siamese ...

Some goats only dream of greener pastures, but one has found them in 41 states and counting. Little Leaf, an American pygmy goat, has been traveling the country with her owner Kate Cloud for the past ...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) last week announced that the world’s rarest and smallest sloth could deserve protection under the Endangered Species Act (pdf). In response to this incident, a ...

Among the unique hobby farm animals, pygmy goats are a friendly breed that makes an excellent pet for a constant supply of fresh milk. These diminutive goats, often considered a popular breed, offer a ...

An American Pygmy Kingfisher, Chloroceryle aenea, at the Bocas del Toro Research Station. Says Dr. Rachel Collin, who shot the video: "We were happy to catch some footage of this shy species at the ...