Animals
Dissecting Moth Genitals In the Name of Science
How “moth evangelist” Eric Metzler uncovered hundreds of moth species in the barren dunes of New Mexico
700,000-Year-Old Butchered Rhino Pushes Back Ancient Human Arrival in the Philippines
The find changes the story of human migration, but scientists still don't know what human species did the cutting
These Strange Ocean Creatures Trap Their Food In a Net of Mucus
Biologists are finding that these invertebrate grazers can actually be picky eaters—and their choices might influence ocean food webs
Where Clean Drinking Water Is Hard To Find, Bats Could Lead the Way
A wildlife biologist argues that tracking bats, which cover wide areas and need clean water, could be useful in locating potable sources
Why You Can Walk Into a Store and Buy a Nearly Extinct Animal
By commercializing species, humans wield a far bigger influence than they think over the fate of wild plants and animals
Contest Judges Rule Wildlife Photography Winner Used Taxidermic Creature
Brazilian photographer Marcio Cabral has been disqualified and can not enter the competition in the future
Fossil Tracks May Record Ancient Humans Hunting Giant Sloths
The tracks suggest a human—perhaps in search of food—closely followed the movements of the massive creature
Why Scientists Name Species
From the Beyonce fly to the David Attenborough possum, the names we bestow on animals have real conservation impacts
Did a Prehistoric Surgeon Practice on This Cow?
Though an early human likely created the hole, the reason why remains less clear
Britain's Lake District Was Immortalized by Beatrix Potter, But Is Its Future in Peril?
Shepherds and ecologists are butting heads over what's next for the beloved landscape
Ten Chinese Museums Where You Can See a Dinosaur Fossil Up Close
The country's dino explosion has created a mecca for tourists intent on catching a glimpse of feathered dinos and other prehistoric wonders
There's No Such Thing as a Hypoallergenic Cat
With its short tight curl, many claim that the Cornish Rex is proof that cats can be allergen-free. Nope
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Earth’s Past Climates
They have a lot to tell us about our future
Bridget the Bearded Lioness Has Died at the Oklahoma City Zoo
The 18-year-old lioness suddenly began growing a mane last year, baffling her caretakers
Illuminating the Ocean’s Teeming Twilight Zone, Before It Disappears
Like underwater islands, these deep reefs harbor countless creatures that scientists have never heard of, and many they never will
How Culture Guides Belugas' Annual Odysseys Across the Arctic
Strong, multi-generational ties help the cetaceans make the same migrations year after year
The Sad, Sad Story of Laika, the Space Dog, and Her One-Way Trip Into Orbit
A stray Moscow pup traveled into orbit in 1957 with one meal and only a seven-day oxygen supply
Puffin Beaks Are Fluorescent, and They’re Not the Only Ones
Scorpions, stick insects and caterpillars are among the many critters that glow under UV light
How the Death of 6,000 Sheep Spurred the American Debate on Chemical Weapons
The Dugway sheep incident of March 1968 made visible the military’s covert attempts to test and stockpile millions of dollars worth of chemical weapons
‘Zombie-Like’ Raccoons Are Terrorizing Youngstown, Ohio
Sadly, the critters’ strange behavior can likely be ascribed to a serious illness
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