wildlife
Fossil Treasure Trove of Ancient Animals Unearthed in China
The fossils from the Cambrian Period include dozens of new species and provide a window into life more than 500 million years ago
Explore Florida’s Stunning Gilchrist Blue Spring in 360 Degrees
Gilchrist Blue Springs offers visitors an opportunity to experience unique natural features in a location that is at once within reach and remote
Defensive Spines on Tenrecs Could Come at a Cost to Brain Size
The little mammals of Madagascar appear to have undergone an evolutionary tradeoff between brain size and defensive armor
Should the Himalayan Wolf Be Classified as a New Species?
Years of expeditions in the world's tallest mountain range reveal that Himalayan wolves have developed genetic adaptations to living at high altitudes
Complete Axolotl Genome Could Reveal the Secret of Regenerating Tissues
The aquatic salamander's genome is one of the most complex sets of genetic instructions in the world
The Complicated Calculus of Counting Emperor Penguins
Scientists journey to the icy bottom of the Earth to see if satellite imagery can determine how many Emperor penguins are left in the world
Do Animals Hate the Bitter Cold of Winter?
Animals can certainly feel the cold, and many species have developed unique ways of dealing with it
To Study Rare Sharks, Scientists Are Heading to Fish Markets
Marine biologists are combing fish markets around the world to study what comes up in the nets, and sometimes the catch is full of surprises
This Hand-Carved Panther Statuette Embodies a Lost Civilization’s Harmony With Nature
Calusa Indians harnessed the bounty of Florida’s estuaries with respect and grace
In Praise of Parasites
They worm into snails and infect the brains of fish. They’re also examples of sophisticated evolution and keys to ecosystem balance.
From 3-D Printed Gills to AI Dolphin Dictionaries, These Innovations Could Make Us More Like Aquaman
If you look beyond the movie, you can see how the underwater superhero's signature powers translate in real tech
Cardinals in Different Regions Could Actually Be Distinct Species, Their Songs Suggest
Populations of the ubiquitous red bird have different calls and genetics in the American southwest
Ant Colonies Retain Memories That Outlast the Lifespans of Individuals
An ant colony can thrive for decades, changing its behavior based on past events even as individual ants die off every year or so
The Strange Nature of the First Printed Illustration of a Sloth
As described by a 16th-century French missionary, the South American 'little bear' with the face of 'a baby' was introduced to Europe
Prehistoric Whale Jaw Bone Sheds Light on the Evolution of Baleen
Hidden in a museums’ collections for years, a fossil provides a link between past and present feeding mechanisms
Coral Larvae Cryogenically Frozen and Thawed for the First Time
Warming oceans are killing the world’s reefs, but scientists may have found a way to help them get out of hot water—by putting corals into a deep freeze
The Plight of the Right Whale
With dwindling numbers due to snags in lobster traps and collisions with ships, the right whale is looking for a way to make a comeback
To Save Endangered Species, Should We Bring Them Into Our Cities?
Some ecologists believe our best chance to preserve biodiversity is to introduce non-native species to cities—but others warn of unintended consequences
The Bison Returns to the Great American Plains
After years of fierce debate, the West’s greatest symbol will again roam the countryside
Rhino Horn and Tiger Wine: How the Illegal Wildlife Trade Is Growing Bolder
Wildlife author and journalist Rachel Nuwer discusses her new book <i>Poached</i> about one of the world's fastest-growing contraband industries
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