Zoology
Charles Henry Turner’s Insights Into Animal Behavior Were a Century Ahead of Their Time
Researchers are rediscovering the forgotten legacy of a pioneering Black scientist who conducted trailblazing research on the cognitive traits of bees, spiders, and more.
Why Darwin Admired the Humble Earthworm
His charming experiments spotlighted their surprising intelligence.
Rescuing the Frogs
Indigenous conservation practices in Mexico are helping endangered frogs to recover.
A Third of North America’s Birds Have Vanished
At first Adam Smith couldn’t believe his calculations. Then it sank in.
What the Dragonfly Knows
Researchers are studying their extraordinary flight patterns to help us build tiny aircraft and protect global ecosystems.
The Surprising Empathy of Netflix’s “Chimp Empire”
A new documentary series is a startlingly intimate look at chimps.
Do Whales Have Culture?
Sperm whales learn patterns of clicks and other social behaviors from their clans.
The Perilous Life of the Solitary Pangolin
Poached to the edge of extinction, the bashful animals are getting by with a little help from their friends in Africa.
The Mystery of the Largest Light in the Sea
This giant squid has the world’s biggest light-producing organs. But why?
