‘Nature does not forget’: These 4 animals are radioactiveSeptember 21, 2023 – From the mountains of Japan to the forests of Germany, these species show the long impacts of nuclear testing and disasters.
Can you spot these hidden animals?August 03, 2023 – Camouflage is complicated. It comes in multiple styles, and some animals use more than one to fool predators.
Which animals were on Noah's ark? These are history’s theories.March 27, 2024 – Only two animals are mentioned by name in the biblical tale—so for centuries artists have filled in the gaps with both fantastic tales and emerging science.
What are animals thinking? They feel empathy, grieve, seek joy just like us.September 15, 2022 – Rats show kindness, orcas mourn their dead, and monkeys protest injustice. Scientists are learning that other species also have complex emotions.
What makes an animal 'feral’?March 10, 2023 – When you see a cat on the street, is it wild or feral? Here’s a look at the debate over the terminology.
How wild animals cope with stress—from overeating to sleepless nightsApril 25, 2023 – We’re not the only animals that suffer anxiety. From lizards to song sparrows, challenging situations can have long-lasting impacts on species.
Meet the animals that can handle extreme heatJune 06, 2023 – From foxes to wombats, these creatures have adapted to life in the desert. But they’ll need to evolve even more quickly to keep pace with climate change.
These fish are 'living fossils'—among the most primitive animals on EarthMarch 27, 2024 – For 150 million years, gars—a group commonly derided as “trash fish”—have mostly stayed the same, a rare consistency not even seen in sharks, a new study says.
These animals have some of the most surprising mating and parenting habitsJune 15, 2022 – From fierce rodent queens to loyal sea dragon fathers, animals take on a wonderful diversity of sex roles in furthering their species.
Why some animals evolved to sacrifice themselvesJune 22, 2022 – From headbutting muskoxen to self-sacrificing bees, evolution favors populations, not individuals.
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Which Lunar New Year animal are you like?November 16, 2021 – Learn about the animals that inspired the Chinese zodiac signs.
Cannibalism in animals is more common than you thinkJanuary 05, 2023 – Many animals eat their parents, siblings, and offspring for different reasons.
How to tell if a wild baby animal needs your help—and what to do about itJune 01, 2023 – Well-meaning humans can do more harm than good, especially when baby animals are involved. Here’s what to do—and what not to do—if you see a critter you think might be in trouble.