That question isn’t easy to answer, even in relation to humans. Manon Hopf asks: what’s the music of other animals about? There is an inherent enchantment in poetry, a form of magic resides within it.

Search “animals making music” online and thousands of videos pop up. Dogs howling to Elvis. Parrots bopping to rock and rap. In nature, rhythm surrounds us: the blinking light of the firefly ...

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo took a creative approach to this in 2017 when zookeepers gave animals musical instruments. The video above features several unlikely musicians, including a sloth ...

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C., was established in 1889 and is committed to helping save species and ...

In 2024 she joined the crew of the North American tour of Annie, marking her first time training an animal for a live musical. Sure, she's orchestrated live shows to cheering audiences at theme ...

Hozier, Vampire Weekend and Glass Animals are among the headliners for the 2025 Outside Lands festival, taking place Aug.