Zoology

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

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

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

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

Forensic science comes to wildlife law enforcement.

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

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

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

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

Some of our favorite stories about those marvelous marine mammals.

Meet the sea creatures with real powers to go unseen.

Watch how hundreds of thousands of bats choreograph jam-packed nightly migrations with surprising grace.