Zoology
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These Whales Can Eat Anyone Under the Table
But their impressive appetites seem to be in tune with their ecosystems -
These Ants Kill Their Own Queen
The tale of parasitic species that coerce their victims into committing matricide -
The Surprisingly Ancient Origins of Your Dog
New research shakes up the history of humanity’s best friend -
For Birds, Beauty Can Be a Curse
Good looks encourage trafficking and even risk extinction -
Why Are Narwhals Messing with Hydrophones?
The unicorns of the ocean might also be the kitties of the sea -
Chameleon’s Eyes Have Been Hiding a Secret
Their wandering gaze results from a structural adaptation in their nerves -
These Spiders Build Doppelgängers to Stay Alive
Creepy crawlers turn detritus, silk, and prey carcasses into astonishingly realistic look-alikes -
Orcas Giveth and Orcas Taketh Away
Killer whales divulge more of their private lives with never-before-seen images of a wild birth and gruesome hunts -
The Secret of the Triangle Weaver’s Springy Web
The simple shape belies some complex chemistry that could be the key to advances in biomaterials -
The Worm That Survived Multiple Apocalypses
A riddle wrapped in a question mark
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A Pretty Anemone Makes Space and Eats Waste
This newly discovered sea creature has built a “faithful” relationship with hermit crabs
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The Secret Superpowers of Frog Skin
The slime coating frog bodies could hold the key to fighting infections, healings wounds and even curing cancer
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The Mystery of 111,000 Spiders Living in a Giant Subterranean Web
The first known supercolony of its kind
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Octopus Camouflage Could Give Us Better Sunscreen
A clever trick to churn out a natural color-changing pigment in the lab could lead to more effective SPF
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Fish Forensics Yield Surprising Results
New study fills in the gaps in our understanding of marine life
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Ode to the Jellyfish
A look at some of the strange creatures, in celebration of World Jellyfish Day -
How Giraffes Got Their Very Long Legs
Which came first, the neck or the legs? -
Why Do Spiders Decorate Their Webs? A New Piece of the Puzzle
Scientists take another step toward unraveling a tangled web -
The Oldest Female Chimp in Captivity Dies
RIP, Susie -
Humans Have Upended the World’s Balance of Mammals
We have tipped the scale toward humans and livestock, reducing the share of wild mammals