Zoology
What Oceanographers Can Learn From Their Animal Colleagues
When you need good data in rough seas, send in the elephant seals.
The Secrets of the Blind Salamander
These creatures of the dark are a remarkable study in evolution and longevity.
The Machiavellians of the Animal Kingdom
Want to see a power play in a group? Behold the mongoose.
Even Worms Feel Pain
An evolutionary biologist argues that animals could feel more pain than humans.
He Did Right by Animals. And Didn’t Take Bull from Anyone.
Bernard Rollin was a pioneer in animal rights. He left us with this scalding interview.
The Truth About Sharks
Spearfisher turned marine activist Valerie Taylor wants you to respect these oft-maligned creatures—not fear them.
Order Flocking Out of Chaos
A physicist-turned-photographer captures the incredible harmony of starling murmurations.
David Attenborough’s Life in Color
New technology enables filmmakers to capture how animals use color like never before.
The Whale Who Will Come Soon
A whale-watching trip is a voyage into the psychic dimensions of ocean in the 21st century.
The Evolutionary Wonders in the Deep Sea
It’s a golden age for finding new and mysterious forms of deep-sea life.