While other bears battled over fish in a prime spot, Otis would sit off to the side and wait for the fish to come to him. But so far this year, he hasn’t been spotted in Katmai National Park and Preserve
Researchers suspect the marine mammals may have been communicating across the vast distance
New studies suggest smoke from western megafires may be damaging bird health and leading to strange behavior
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Despite their often dangerous stings, these creatures create serene scenes as they float through the deep sea
Scientists who explore the depths using submersibles continue to discover amazing animals that inhabit dark waters
The team traveled from New Zealand to Tonga along a humpback highway to collect environmental DNA and raise awareness of the plight of the marine mammals
Sharks have been losing teeth for 400 million years. Here’s a guide to uncovering some of these plentiful fossils across the country
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These Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest images celebrate our feathered friends
The Motus Wildlife Tracking System has put nearly 50,000 incredibly lightweight radio transmitters on birds, bats and insects. We caught up with an ornithologist to learn more about where these creatures are flying
New programs in India are helping to reduce conflict between humans and the big cats by educating communities and helping those who have been affected by animal attacks
Photographer Thorben Danke combines hundreds of shots to create breathtaking images of the tiny creatures
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A new genetic study reveals secrets about the creature, which may help researchers make decisions to conserve the species
Scientists are working on a machine learning tool that could turn anyone with a camera into an expert tracker
Marine biologists discovered that a protein that boosts fluorescent output also enables an antioxidant property
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Never forget your favorite pachyderm with these memorable images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
This majestic big cat is one of the world’s most recognizable
Aging parasitologists are working hard to inspire more students to enter the field
In patterns that may sound familiar, long-term studies reveal what elderly deer, sheep and macaques are up to in their twilight years
Their food supply in East African lakes could collapse as rains increase
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