Zoology
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The Curious Life of a Singing Fish
Plainfin midshipman fish migrate from the deep sea to spawn—and then things get weird. -
Insects and Other Animals May Have Consciousness
A new consensus emerges. -
The Animals That Turn Bodily Fluids into Weapons
Four explosive tales of blood, spit, and venom. -
The Shark Whisperer
Donald Nelson spent his life undoing the damage that Jaws did to the perception of sharks. -
The Marine Biologist Who Dove Right In
He changed the study of ocean life by getting in the water. -
The Marvelous Seamounts of the Southeast Pacific
An expedition to a little-explored region returns with deep-sea wonders. -
He Closed the Gap Between Humans and Apes
Frans de Waal saw animal behavior with fresh eyes and forever enriched our understanding of primates. -
Why Bats Are Flying Machines
Nearly everything about this tiny mammal is shaped by its powers of flight. -
The Quiet Comeback of the Tortoises
Following the eradication of invasive goats, giant tortoises are once again flourishing in the Galápagos islands. -
How AI Can Save the Zebras
Scanning animal patterns like bar codes boosts conservation.
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Humpback Whales Caught Humping
The first observation of humpback whale copulation reveals a surprise.
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The Groundhog Watchers
Meet Susan and Joe. Their daily observations of the groundhogs in their yard are making science history.
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Tools of the Wild: Unveiling the Crafty Side of Nature
It’s time to rethink what tools reveal about animal intelligence and evolution.
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Seeing Through Animal Eyes
New technology translates animal-eye views of the world into colors humans can see.
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Beetle Mania: The World’s Most Diverse Animal
There are five times as many beetle species as fish, reptile, bird, amphibian, and mammal species combined.
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“It’s Like You’re a Space Explorer Encountering Aliens”
Scientists can now study species in the deepest, darkest parts of the ocean. -
Beaches Are Blankets of Fish Poop
You really can see the marine ecosystem in a grain of sand. -
Night Swimming
Specialized underwater photographers reveal secrets of the sea’s flamboyant babies. -
Tracking the Lion Poachers
Forensic science comes to wildlife law enforcement. -
I Know How the Caged Bird Jams
Surprising things happen when you give zoo animals control over the soundscape.
