Seahorse Tails
The seahorse’s unique tail structure is inspiring mechanical engineers.
Wolves & Monkeys
An unusual relationship has formed between Ethiopian wolves and gelada baboons.
Parrot Mimicry Circuit
A newly discovered brain structure in parrots hints at new mechanisms in brain evolution.
Frog Hibernation
Hibernation is the key to getting an endangered frog species to breed in captivity.
Animal Oceanographers
While going about their daily routines, marine animals outfitted with sensors can collect data on ocean conditions in places that would be dangerous for human oceanographers to venture.
Tracking Ocean Animals
Aquatic animal tracking via satellite telemetry leads to surprising discoveries about long-distance migratory behavior.
Counting Crows
Crows display impressive math prowess, using brain regions entirely different from those of mammals.
Alarm Call Mimics
A tiny Australian bird sets off false alarms to fool predators.
Mini Frogs
Scientists discover new species of tiny frogs in the remote mountains of Brazil.
Fatherless Fish
A critically endangered fish may be making up for to a lack of mates by reproducing without sex.
Natural Insect Repellent
Chemists come up with new ways to copy nature’s insect repellents.
Prairie Chickens & Wind Farms
Researchers look into whether the sounds produced by wind farms disturb some imperiled birds.
Arctic Pioneers
Like the pioneers of the American West, the birds that are now settling the Arctic frontier in response to climate change aren’t necessarily the biggest or the strongest, but may instead be castoffs from more hospitable settled areas.
Whale Contortionists
Baleen whales have rubbery nerves that allow them to stretch to twice their length when they feed.
Smart Bird Feeding
New research reveals that careless bird feeding can harm native species.
Bombardier Beetle Engineering
The secret behind a beetle’s ability to shoot rapid pulses of high temperature toxins.
Chimp & See
A new citizen science project needs volunteers to watch video clips of wild chimpanzees and record their behavior.
Dogs & People
Eye contact between dogs and their owners can increase levels of the hormone oxytocin, known for its important role in human bonding.
Deepwater Horizon Animals
How are animals coping 5 years after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico?
Sniffing Out Malaria
Malaria parasites use insect-attracting odors to lure mosquitoes.
Shape-Shifting frogs
The skin of a newly discovered frog species transitions from spiny to smooth in a matter of minutes depending on its background.
Crow Mobbing
Crows gang up on birds of prey, harassing them in midflight. Is this seemingly risky behavior worth it?
