Zoology
Inside the Not-So-Dumb Head of the Dodo Bird
Cranial scans reveal a brain with clever sensory adaptations
What Happens When You Put an AI-Powered Banana Casino in a Monkey Reserve?
AI really is everywhere these days
These Ancient Sea Worms Have “Biometal” Jaws
Not as scary as a great white shark, but the science is fascinating
Check Out Rare Images of Borneo’s “Ghosts of the Forest”
The Sunda clouded leopard proves elusive even when there are camera traps aimed at finding them
The Virtue of Being Simple
A surprising number of creatures don’t benefit from greater intelligence
Which Fish Species Will Invade the Mediterranean Next?
The features of fish that have passed through the Suez Canal provide clues
For the First Time, a Look at the Arctic Bobtail Squid in Its Natural Habitat
It’s cold down there, but life finds a way
Koalas Are Getting a Vaccine to Help With Their STD Problem
It’s a key step in saving them from extinction
Jimothy the Raccoon Survived Against the Odds, a Testament to Sophisticated Brains and Devoted Mothers
Surviving in the wild is no small feat for animals, especially ones like Jimothy, with rare conditions and yet he persevered to viral celebration, thanks to an adaptable brain and a caring mother
How Do Sperm Whales Keep Their Massive, Wax-Filled Heads Beneath the Waves as They Sleep?
The ocean giants deploy tiny solutions to counteract their own buoyancy
Mole Rat Queens Stink Their Way to Power
The volatile compound they emit induces temporary infertility in other females
