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How Moo Deng the pygmy hippo is different from common hipposSeptember 17, 2024 – With Moo Deng's adorable behavior and panicked expressions going viral, experts weigh in on this lesser-known hippo species evolved from its much larger cousins.
Take a mangrove foraging tour with Broome's Aboriginal custodiansOctober 27, 2024 – An early-morning walk through the mangroves in Broome, Western Australia, reveals how this rich ecosystem has sustained the country’s First People since time immemorial.
How animals are adapting to the rise of wildfiresMarch 06, 2024 – Lizards that can outrun blazes. Birds that lay ash-colored eggs. Wildlife may have a limited ability to evolve in this fiery new era known as the Pyrocene.
In Kenya, martial eagles hunt lion cubs for lunchOctober 03, 2024 – Martial eagles, with wingspans that can exceed six feet, can take out young impalas or gazelles. Recently, researchers have seen them targeting another species’ young.
Giant, invasive joro spiders spotted in the Northeast—but they didn’t fly thereOctober 03, 2024 – Sightings in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania have arachnophobes buzzing—but experts say these colorful critters likely hitched a ride.
To save monarch butterflies, these scientists want to move mountainsOctober 18, 2024 – Climate change could wipe out monarchs' winter habitats by 2090, but an ‘assisted migration’ strategy aims to build new environs they could call home.
Feel the call of the wild on a moose safari in Maine's Great North WoodsOctober 24, 2024 – Maine’s Great North Woods is one of the best spots in the country to catch sight of the world’s largest deer species, making for a majestic wildlife safari.
Why do octopus punch fish? Science has a compelling theorySeptember 23, 2024 – Octopuses in the Red Sea often hunt together with other predatory fish—and sometimes hit them. New videos suggest they're keeping fish in line.
How farmers and fishers are protecting one of the world’s rarest reptilesSeptember 27, 2024 – The critically endangered gharial has slowly recovered thanks to a unique partnership between local people and the government along India’s Gandak River.
Orcas are iconic and beloved. Why do we know so little about them?September 13, 2024 – Scientists have classified orcas as “data deficient” on conservation lists. These are the questions that keep them up at night.
Why do big dogs die young?September 13, 2024 – Super-sized dogs, like Great Danes, rarely live into their second decade of life. Scientists are only just starting to understand why these huge hounds die so young.
Why manatees often lurk close to Florida's power plantsSeptember 12, 2024 – Over 60 percent of the Sunshine State's iconic manatees have a surprisingly codependent relationship with power plants—and many of the beloved mammals could die if they shut down.
This Ecuadorian frog was lost for 100 years—until nowSeptember 11, 2024 – Scientists believe this rediscovery will be vital to protect the country's most degraded ecosystem, the southern Andes mountains.
These ants are the first known animals to use moonlight to find their way homeJuly 10, 2024 – Dung beetles navigate to a safe place to eat their takeout, but bull ants actually use polarized light to make their way to a specific location.
We finally know what caused Florida fish to spin in circles until they diedSeptember 06, 2024 – A new breakthrough points to toxins, yet the mystery of what sparked this bizarre phenomenon continues to puzzle experts.
What would the world look like without mosquitoes?August 29, 2024 – Rising cases of mosquito-borne diseases such as West Nile virus have many Americans concerned. But these pesky insects are also crucial pollinators and their loss could have untold effects on the food chain.
