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Zoology

Seeing Through Animal Eyes

New technology translates animal-eye views of the world into colors humans can see.

February 5, 2024

Beetle Mania: The World’s Most Diverse Animal

There are five times as many beetle species as fish, reptile, bird, amphibian, and mammal species combined.

January 26, 2024

“It’s Like You’re a Space Explorer Encountering Aliens”

Scientists can now study species in the deepest, darkest parts of the ocean.

January 25, 2024

Beaches Are Blankets of Fish Poop

You really can see the marine ecosystem in a grain of sand.

January 16, 2024

Night Swimming

Specialized underwater photographers reveal secrets of the sea’s flamboyant babies.

December 29, 2023

Tracking the Lion Poachers

Forensic science comes to wildlife law enforcement.

December 18, 2023

I Know How the Caged Bird Jams

Surprising things happen when you give zoo animals control over the soundscape.

December 14, 2023

How Capybaras Outwit Big Cats

The world’s largest rodent is a jaguar's favorite snack.

December 12, 2023

Queen of the Mob

Meerkats are famous for their teamwork, but it’s enforced by a matriarch with an iron fist.

December 7, 2023

My 3 Greatest Revelations

The author on writing her new book "Curious Species: How Animals Made Natural History."

November 27, 2023

Giving Thanks for Whales

Some of our favorite stories about those marvelous marine mammals.

November 23, 2023

Nature’s Invisibility Cloak

Meet the sea creatures with real powers to go unseen.

November 16, 2023