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Zoology

What a Mosquito’s Lunch Tells Us About the Ecosystem

A clever trick borrowed from Jurassic Park

December 24, 2025

The Stream Animals Thriving After a Megafire

Oregon fish and amphibians are surprisingly resilient

December 23, 2025

These Fatal Gauntlets Kill Thousands of Endangered Seabirds Every Year

Study maps the deadly areas where birds cross paths with fishing vessels

December 19, 2025

Tiny Hints of Soldier Stomach Troubles in Roman Britain

Sediment from a Roman military settlement revealed traces of parasites that trigger gastrointestinal distress, despite efforts to keep the ancient encampment clean

December 18, 2025

How Animals Navigate Darkness

Mouse brains perform a clever mechanism to count their steps and keep them on track

December 17, 2025

These Butterflies Change Visual Systems with Seasons

There’s more than what meets the eye in a color-swapping insect

December 17, 2025

The Fishy Inspiration Behind a Bold, Tandem Space Mission

Remarkable remoras get their time in the orbital spotlight

December 15, 2025

Italian Bears Softened by Centuries of Human Proximity

In a hotbed of culture, the animals evolved to be less aggressive

December 15, 2025

Watch a Moth Drink Moose Tears

Researchers recorded the nocturnal insects sipping from the massive mammal’s ducts for the first time

December 12, 2025

Fearsome Marine Predators Prowled Ancient Rivers, Too

Mosasaur teeth discovered in North Dakota tell a surprising story

December 12, 2025

This Hole Punch-Sized Patch Could Help Save Frogs

A new, non-invasive method to track amphibian hormones may reveal how the creatures weather rising threats in the wild

December 12, 2025

How We Changed Cat Sounds Forever

The soft rumbles seem to reveal more about a feline than their meows, and it’s probably thanks to humans

December 11, 2025