Zoology
This Fish Really Does Need a Hole in Its Head
It’s a resonating chamber for drumming with its ribs
Your Favorite Zoo Animals Are Getting Old
Humans aren’t the only mammal species with aging populations
The “Far Side” Had It All Wrong—Cows Really Can Use Sophisticated Tools
Upending Gary Larson’s premise that cows are too daft to use tools
Horses Can Smell How You’re Feeling
If you lead with fear, they may respond with their own fearful behaviors
What “Primate” and Other Slasher Monkey Movies Get Wrong
A primatologist explains why monkeys aren’t monsters
Take a Look at the Hairy Mouthparts of a Queen Bee
They’re actually what sets her apart from her worker bees
The Trick to Studying Dolphins Without Stressing Them Out
Cameras attached to drones appear to be as reliable as hands-on monitoring methods
Why Is That Monkey Giving Me a Dirty Look?
It’s intentionally sending a signal that it’s pissed off, so beware
Did This Spiral Sea Creature Outlive the Dinosaurs?
An ancient marine murder mystery that remains unsolved
What Chimps Reveal About Human Parenting
Human caregiving seems to have shaped teens’ thrill-seeking tendencies
How These Long-Living Sharks Keep Sharp Vision for Centuries
Understanding their tricks could eventually help preserve people’s eyesight, too
