Animals
Why Is Chinese Art Full of Dragons, Phoenixes and Tigers?
A new exhibition showcases stunning mythical artworks of the Zhou Dynasty's "lost" kingdoms
Why Are Tuna Crabs Swarming Off the Coast of San Diego?
Scientists are perplexed by the massive group of crustaceans, but they suspect the animals were pushed north by strong ocean currents originating near Mexico
Get a Taste of South Africa Through These 15 Photos of Stunning Wildlife and Vibrant Communities
From desert landscapes to glittering beaches, see what this country has to offer
Some Dinosaurs Evolved to Be Warm-Blooded 180 Million Years Ago, Study Suggests
Researchers studied the geographic distribution of dinosaurs to draw conclusions about whether they could regulate their internal temperatures
Orcas Sink 50-Foot Yacht Off the Coast of Morocco
The vessel's two passengers were evacuated onto an oil tanker in the Strait of Gibraltar. The incident marks the fifth vessel the mammals have sunk in recent years
Earth's Magnetic Field Nearly Collapsed 600 Million Years Ago. Then, Weird and Complex Life Evolved
A new study suggests more solar radiation reached Earth while the magnetic field weakened, leading to a rise in oxygen that drove an explosion of multicellular organisms during the Ediacaran Period
How Do Elephants Say Hello? Reunions Lead to Ear Flapping, Rumbling and Trunk Swinging in Greeting
New research explores how African savannah elephants use vocalizations, gestures and secretions when they meet up with companions
Biodiversity Loss Increases the Risk of Disease Outbreaks, Analysis Suggests
Researchers found that human-caused environmental changes are driving the severity and prevalence of disease, putting people, animals and plants at risk
Inside the Wild Ways Many Creatures Make Milk
Mammals aren’t the only animals that provide nutritious secretions for their young
Belugas May Communicate by Changing the Shape of Their Squishy Foreheads
Scientists documented five different melon shapes among the marine mammals living in captivity: push, flat, lift, shake and press
Dice Snakes Fake Their Own Deaths With Gory, Poop-Filled Theatrics
When attacked by a predator, the reptiles can play dead with convincing detail, employing blood and feces for the show
Has the Term 'Keystone Species' Lost Its Meaning?
More than 50 years after Bob Paine’s experiment with starfish, hundreds of species have been pronounced “keystones” in their ecosystems
Scientists Discover a 'Phonetic Alphabet' Used by Sperm Whales, Moving One Step Closer to Decoding Their Chatter
Researchers used artificial intelligence to spot patterns in recordings of the marine mammals' vocalizations, uncovering the "building blocks of whale language"
How a Fantastical Labyrinth Became a Crucial Habitat for Europe’s Bats
After scientists documented the flying mammals in the Piusa Sand Caves, dug by miners a century ago, conservationists strove to protect the vital habitat
More Than 1,000 Sea Lions Gather at San Francisco's Pier 39, the Largest Group in 15 Years
The pinnipeds came to the area to feed on anchovies and herring as they prepare for breeding season
In a First, an Orangutan Healed His Own Wound Using a Known Medicinal Plant
The primate named Rakus chewed up yellow root and applied it to an open facial wound, closing the sore within days
Researchers Breed Mice With Hybrid Brains Containing Cells From Rats
In one experiment, rat neurons helped mice restore their senses of smell—the first time any animal has perceived the world through the sensory hardware of another species
Antarctica's Ozone Hole Is Persisting Later Into the Year, Raising Concerns for Wildlife
As a result of the longer-lasting hole, harmful ultraviolet radiation is reaching Earth during a time when young penguins and seals are more vulnerable, scientists say
Four Zebras Escape From Trailer on Washington State Highway—One Is Still on the Loose
The animals ran around residential areas before community members—including a former rodeo bullfighter—helped corral three of them
How Should Colorado Handle Its Booming Moose Population?
Roughly 3,000 animals now roam the state's mountain ranges
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