Zoology
The Heaven and Earth Bird
These flying jewels have fascinated scientists and inspired devotion across the ages
A (Complicated) Ode to the Honeybee
I was not alone in seeing my garden's bees die this winter—now, we have a new clue why
Is the Show Finally Over for These Whales and Dolphins?
They were bred to entertain in a now-shuttered marine park. Now they need to be rescued.
The Inner Worlds of Reptiles
Tortoises were found to have feelings, pointing to other overlooked animal minds
Laughing Apes Take Risks
Hearing the sounds of chuckles may make our bonobo cousins think on the bright side
Ancient Seas Hosted the Ultimate Squid Game
100 million years ago, the charismatic cephalopods ruled Earth’s oceans
Scratch My Back and I’ll Scratch Yours
Orcas in Washington are creating grooming tools out of kelp stalks











