Zoology
Rats in Vests Sniff Out Wildlife Trade
They can identify pangolin scales, rhino horn, and elephant ivory.
Giant Clams Are Marvels of Solar Energy
What we can learn from the critically endangered species.
Whale Sharks on Collision Course
As oceans warm, marine creatures are moving into shipping lanes.
The Bird Photo of the Year
This award-winning shot offers a candid look at the cagey turkey vulture.
The Strange Romance of Seahorses
A marine biologist and photographer gets up close and personal with mysterious pygmy seahorses.
The Stealthy Assassin Robberfly
Don’t underestimate this slender predator from the British grasslands.











