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Zoology

These Small Ants Act Like Cleaner Fish

It’s the first documented case of the behavior in ants

May 11, 2026

Mapping the Illegal Wildlife Trade Using Pangolin DNA

Genetic material from these improbable creatures helps pinpoint exploitation hot spots

May 7, 2026

Giant Squid Discovered Lurking off the Australian Coast

The massive sea creature left behind some DNA

May 6, 2026

These Beetles Might Be Flying Ubers for Worms

Trigger warning for anyone squicked out by wriggling masses of things

May 6, 2026

Fruit Flies: Masters of Hypergravity

These insects not only survived gravity four times stronger than Earth’s, they thrived

May 5, 2026

How Seals Detox After a Long Deep Dive

Just like us, they need a cooldown after workouts

April 30, 2026

Scorpions Wield Metal-Tipped Weapons

They pack an even more impressive punch than previously thought

April 29, 2026

New Frog Species Gets Olympian Name

It’s a big honor for such a small amphibian

April 29, 2026

These Bees Change Color with the Weather

But the biological significance of their shifts is a mystery

April 24, 2026

The New Pitviper Species Hidden in China’s Panda Park

It’s named for a Chinese philosopher

April 23, 2026