Zoology
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Half-Male, Half-Female Spider Discovered In Thailand
A new arachnid species and a rare intersex specimen in one fell swoop -
The Pizzly Bears and Grue Jays of the Future
How climate change favors new hybrid species -
This Is What a Baboon Reunion Looks Like
Early experiments in monkey social behavior -
The Indomitable Jane Goodall
Reflections from those who knew the primatologist best -
How to Get an Elephant’s Attention
The secret lies in our shared language of gestures -
A Library for Fish Sounds
Can eavesdropping on the ocean help to save its creatures? -
Deep Sleep Is This Mammal’s Super Power
How a threatened Australian marsupial is thriving in the face of drought -
The Extreme Animals in Our Backyards
Alex Riley’s three greatest revelations while writing Super Natural -
The Silent Language of Birds
These songbirds swap chirps for blinks when nature drowns them out -
Hunting the Most Elusive Whale
A new roadmap for identifying the ocean’s singing ghosts
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The Queer Lives of Frogs
What frogs teach us about sex, science, and the unexpected messiness of biology
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Some Dogs Can Learn New Linguistic Tricks
These word games spell out canines’ surprising cognitive powers
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Shark Teeth Are Crumbling
As ocean acidity grows, it’s eating into their gnashers -
Where Will the Sloths Go?
Their habitat is disappearing as humans encroach -
These Carnivorous Bats Are Softies
They are fond of cuddle balls and rear their children for years -
Wild Jaguars Caught in the Act
The first clip of a black jaguar mating in the wild could inform conservation efforts -
Putting Humans First Is Not Natural
Christine Webb on her 3 greatest revelations while writing The Arrogant Ape