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Zoology

The Heaven and Earth Bird

These flying jewels have fascinated scientists and inspired devotion across the ages

July 17, 2025

Rhino Rebound

Successful anti-poaching measures means some rowdy rhinos need new homes

July 14, 2025

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

July 14, 2025

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.

July 11, 2025

The Inner Worlds of Reptiles

Tortoises were found to have feelings, pointing to other overlooked animal minds

July 10, 2025

Leap of Faith

Lemur mothers are bold mountaineers when hunting for food

July 3, 2025

These Bees Are Tricksters

How nomad bee species rely on deceit to provide for their offspring

July 1, 2025

Laughing Apes Take Risks

Hearing the sounds of chuckles may make our bonobo cousins think on the bright side

June 30, 2025

Ancient Seas Hosted the Ultimate Squid Game

100 million years ago, the charismatic cephalopods ruled Earth’s oceans

June 27, 2025

An Elephant’s Tusk Never Forgets

A simple test can peek into ivory to detect deception

June 25, 2025

Scratch My Back and I’ll Scratch Yours

Orcas in Washington are creating grooming tools out of kelp stalks

June 23, 2025

What If Every Roadkill Had a Memorial?

Road ecology meets community science

June 20, 2025