Zoology
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You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Light
A new way to deter Jaws. -
Masters of Disguise
A winning photograph of octopus eggs reveals early organs of camouflage. -
The Mystery of the Vanished Catfish
Was the Fat Catfish ever really there at all? -
Digging Into the First Work of Modern Ecology
What Carl Linneaus can teach us about animal appetites. -
The Sex Problem with Sea Turtles
Fewer male sea turtles are being born. What does that mean for the future? -
The Amazing, Ageless Axolotl!
What we can learn about growing old from a tiny aquatic monster. -
This Bee Is Thriving
Adaptability is this wild pollinator’s superpower. -
Rats in Vests Sniff Out Wildlife Trade
They can identify pangolin scales, rhino horn, and elephant ivory. -
Your Cat Is Listening to You
Felines may be able to learn human words. -
Giant Clams Are Marvels of Solar Energy
What we can learn from the critically endangered species.
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The Bird Photo of the Year
This award-winning shot offers a candid look at the cagey turkey vulture.
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The Strange Romance of Seahorses
A marine biologist and photographer gets up close and personal with mysterious pygmy seahorses.
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This Tiny Frog Is Fierce
The see-through amphibian goes big to protect its eggs. -
The Stealthy Assassin Robberfly
Don’t underestimate this slender predator from the British grasslands. -
How to Find Baby Sharks
Where do shark moms give birth? Remarkably, scientists are just figuring it out. -
Crows Are Even Smarter Than We Thought
New evidence suggests the corvid family has surprising mental abilities. -
If Animals Could Talk
A new art installation broadcasts the audiovisual worlds of dolphins, bats, snakes, and other animals.