zoology
Spark of Science: Jon Beckmann
The conservation ecologist discusses the plight of animals in a human-dominated landscape.
How Necking Shaped the Giraffe
The private life of the African giant offers a remarkable view on evolution.
The Queen of the Cumberland River
When I traveled south to research fire ants, I discovered a different kind of hive.
Tracking Honeybees to Save Them
Can outfitting bees with tiny radio transmitters solve colony collapse disorder?
Human Tendencies
Some of our most cherished traits are shared by other animals—and even plants.

