Skunk Smell
A listener wants to know if skunks are repelled by their own smell.
The Lyrebird’s Dance
The superb lyrebird of Australia combines its songs with specific dance moves to create an elaborate courtship ritual.
Kangaroos in Trees
Tree kangaroos hop up trees instead of swinging through them like monkeys.
The 2017 Bee-Clipse
The 2017 total solar eclipse captured the public imagination and taught kids about bees.
Wild Bird Song Learning
A new study shows that birds can learn from recordings in the wild.
Giraffe Spot Inheritance
Scientists discover that giraffes inherit their spots.
Skunk Smell
A listener wants to know if skunks are repelled by their own smell.
Octopuses on Ecstasy
An antisocial octopus loosens up under the influence of ecstasy.
IDing Ivory Poachers
Elephant DNA and complex data analysis are helping to prosecute poachers.
Fish-Eating Praying Mantis
A giant insect gobbles up guppies - and other small animals.
Early Spring
Spring is arriving early to North American wildlife refuges because of climate change.
Science Explains Tortoise vs. Hare
The metaphor of the Tortoise and the Hare can be applied to the speed of life of animals of all sizes, according to new research.
Marmoset Baby Talk
A study suggests baby marmosets’ calls change as they grow up - questioning more than 50 years of conventional wisdom about primate vocalizations.
Fast-Living Fish
An animal that grows up, reproduces and dies of old age in just a few weeks.
Cancer-Resistant Elephants
Researchers discover the genetic basis for elephants’ resistance to cancer.
Birdsong Dreams
Researchers have discovered that when songbirds dream, the vocal muscles they use for singing become active.
Birds & Alligators
Though mortal enemies, alligators and water birds team up against raccoons in the Florida Everglades.
Stem Cell Umbrellas
Pigmented cells shade blood producing cells from sun damage in the kidneys of fish.
Bats & Pitcher Plants
The echo of a pitcher plant helps bats find safety and helps the plant get food.
Dolphins at Play
Dolphins’ seemingly adorable antics may not actually be all fun and games to them.
Hummingbird Tail Feathers
A male hummingbird makes sounds with his tail feathers to attract females.