Zoology

A new glimpse into their ancient history

Gangs give them strength and higher status in conflicts with males

The geography of loss, in two imaginative charts

Stephen S. Hall on writing his new book Slither: How Nature’s Most Maligned Creatures Illuminate Our World

Intimations of mortality are not ours alone

For Schaus’ swallowtail butterflies, hurricanes mean clear skies and bright futures

A philosopher reflects on their unexpected roommates

The peerless animal wisdom of Robert Sapolsky

Welcome to the Animal Issue

The crested honey buzzard’s unique adaptations help them eat their favorite food: young bees and wasps

A legacy of the most hated bird in America

What you think you know depends on how you look