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Zoology

Elephant Seals Almost Always Return Home to Give Birth

But do the benefits of these homecomings outweigh potential problems with genetic diversity?

January 5, 2026

The Portable Ecosystems of Young Manta Rays

Hitchhiking fishes regularly tag along with young mantas in Florida

December 29, 2025

One of World’s Rarest Cats Has Finally Resurfaced

Behold the first sightings of a flat-headed cat in Thailand in 30 Years

December 26, 2025

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