Animals
Water Drops Leap Off Gecko Skin Thanks to Tiny Spines
Specialized hydrophobic structures on gecko skin encourage dewdrops to be swept away by the wind or to collide and shoot off one another like pool balls
A Goat's Stomach Never Looked So Good
Eleven venues worldwide will exhibit these 20 striking micrographs, MRI scans and illustrations—all winners of this year's Wellcome Image Awards
Ringling Brothers Is Phasing Out Its Elephant Act
After years of fielding controversy and claims of abuse, “The Greatest Show on Earth” will soon be retiring its trained elephants for good
How Praying Mantises Can Jump Faster Than the Blink of an Eye
Stunning slow-mo videos capture juvenile mantises as they corkscrew through the air and precisely land their target
After Menopause, Killer Whale Moms Become Pod Leaders
When their reproductive years are done, females take on new roles as wise survival guides
A Beefalo Invasion Is Causing Trouble in the Grand Canyon
Hundreds of the hybrid animals are drying up water resources and messing with the ecosystem, eliciting calls for culling
While the U.S. East Shivers, Unusual Heat Stirs Trouble Across the Globe
Cancelled dog-sled races and restless grizzly bears serve as reminders that global warming is still at work
Can a Gorilla Really Get Drunk From Bamboo?
A photographer was punched by an allegedly drunk gorilla—but wildlife biologists are crying foul
The Real Smokey Bear Has A New Biography
It’s officially licensed by the Forest Service and written from Smokey’s point of view
How Armadillos Can Spread Leprosy
These tank-like creatures are the only animals besides us known to carry leprosy
The World’s Sea Creatures Have Gotten Bigger
A new study reveals evolution in the ocean appears to favor larger animals
Mark World Pangolin Day With a New Video About the Quirky Creatures
Awareness about this animal underdog is climbing, yet an estimated 10,000 pangolins still fell victim to the illegal wildlife trade last year
Bringing the Wood Bison Back to Alaska
Once nearly extinct, the subspecies is set to return to the United States
The Crocodile Hunter's Family Shares His Controversial Approach to Studying the Crocs
Steve Irwin's wife and kids are feeding the debate over keeping animals in captivity
Why Killer Whales Belong in the Ocean, Not SeaWorld
A former orca trainer makes the case against the theme park
Snails’ Teeth Beats Spider Silk As Nature’s Strongest Material
The discovery makes sense: Mollusks use these teeth to excavate rocks while they feed
Luna Moths’ Gorgeous Wings Throw Off Bat Attacks
Spinning twin tails at the end of moth wings garble bats’ sonar cries, causing the winged predators to miss the tasty mark
Dogs Can Tell Whether You’re Making a Happy or Mad Face
For the first time, science shows that a non-human animal can recognize the emotional state of another species
One-Tenth of Native Mammals in Australia Are Extinct: Blame Cats And Foxes
No other country on Earth has lost a greater proportion of land mammals over the last two centuries; now, a new study zeros in on the cause
You Wouldn't Have Chocolate Without Invisible Flies and Extreme Yeast
It takes a wild and temperamental menagerie to bring the beloved candy to store shelves. Bon appétit!
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