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Zoology

Lisa Becking

A marine biologist talks about the wonders of hidden lakes.

January 5, 2017

The Caterpillar Watcher

Charles Bonnet discovered insect trails but became famous for his hallucinations.

December 9, 2016

Spark of Science: Lisa Becking

A marine biologist talks about the wonders of hidden lakes.

November 21, 2016

Dear Natural History Museum, What Is That Infernal Squawk Out My Window?

Solving an acoustic mystery to stop a possible invasion.

November 5, 2016

This Doesn’t Sound Tasty

How moths bat away their predators.

October 27, 2016

Only Street Dogs Are Real Dogs

Purebreds don’t satisfy the biological definition of a species.

How an Elephant Loses Its Tusks

Elephants without tusks are a response to the selective pressure of poaching.

September 30, 2016

Spark of Science: Joyce Poole

The elephant researcher tells her story.

September 26, 2016

Fish Can Be Smarter Than Primates

To understand the plurality of intelligence, look under water.

September 8, 2016