Researchers announced a rare discovery of a new species of mammal called the olinguito. And its teddy bear face makes it instantly adorable.

New cute furry mammal species discovered Posted: Aug 15, 2013 / 11:51 AM CDT Updated: Aug 15, 2013 / 01:20 PM CDT This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.

The tapir, South America's largest land mammal, plays a key role in maintaining the biodiversity of forests and wetlands. Conservation biologist Patrícia Medici works to protect this elusive species.

The biggest (and smallest) and baddest (and cutest) mammals went on display Saturday in the new “Extreme Mammals” exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Stretching ...

Today, Smithsonian scientists announced that they had discovered a new species of mammals, the first significant find in 35 years. And, as the greatest minds in science have described it, "It ...

It seems so tragic that a native mammal which has been described as "one of the nation's cutest critters" and a "cross between a "bunny rabbit and a prairie dog" now faces an uncertain future due ...

These two fluffballs don't have names yet! Send your suggestions to the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center ASAP!

Cute Furball Is Best-Preserved Mammal from Dinosaur Age Chipmunk-sized critter with hedgehog-like spines lived 125 million years ago, leaving behind complete skeleton and soft tissues ...

A misidentified mammal from the Andes mountains has been revealed as a previously unknown carnivore species — the first to be discovered in the Western Hemisphere for 35 years.