From Silk Moths to Fruit Flies, These Five Insects Have Changed the World
It’s easy to write bugs off as pests, but consider the ways in which they have positively impacted our lives
See 11 of the Best Wildlife Photographs From Years Past
A new book reveals striking images from six decades of the beloved Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition
Uncovering the Secrets Behind Hummingbirds’ Extreme Lifestyle
Here’s how the aerial acrobats are able to survive on a nearly all-sugar diet, fly higher than many helicopters can and migrate over the open ocean
The Chonky Superstar of Fat Bear Week Is Missing, and the Competition Won’t Be the Same Without Him
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
How Did Two Bowhead Whales That Were 60 Miles Apart Sync Their Diving?
Researchers suspect the marine mammals may have been communicating across the vast distance
Is Wildfire Smoke Causing Birds to Tend to Empty Nests?
New studies suggest smoke from western megafires may be damaging bird health and leading to strange behavior
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Delight in These 15 Photos That Capture the Exotic Undersea Lives of Jellyfish
Despite their often dangerous stings, these creatures create serene scenes as they float through the deep sea
See Ten Strange and Mesmerizing Creatures From the Deep Ocean, From Sea Toads to Frilled Sharks
Scientists who explore the depths using submersibles continue to discover amazing animals that inhabit dark waters
An All-Female Crew Sailed 1,000 Miles in a Traditional Voyaging Canoe to Help Save Humpback Whales
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
Four Places to Find Fossilized Shark Teeth in the United States
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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See 15 Amazing Photos of Beautiful Birds
These Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest images celebrate our feathered friends
Tiny Trackers Are Revealing the Secret Lives of Tens of Thousands of Birds
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
Learning to Live Beside Endangered Tigers May Be the Key to Saving Them
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
These Stunning Portraits of Insects Reveal the Intricacies of an Amazing World
Photographer Thorben Danke combines hundreds of shots to create breathtaking images of the tiny creatures
What’s the History of Hawaiian Grass Skirts? And More Questions From Our Readers
You’ve got questions. We’ve got experts
Can the Endangered Rusty Patched Bumblebee Survive?
A new genetic study reveals secrets about the creature, which may help researchers make decisions to conserve the species
Artificial Intelligence Could Soon Match Footprints to the Animals That Made Them
Scientists are working on a machine learning tool that could turn anyone with a camera into an expert tracker
These Mesmerizing Anemones Have a Glowing Layer of Protection
Marine biologists discovered that a protein that boosts fluorescent output also enables an antioxidant property
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15 Playful and Powerful Photos to Celebrate World Elephant Day
Never forget your favorite pachyderm with these memorable images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
Feast on 15 Ferocious Tiger Photos From the Smithsonian Photo Contest
This majestic big cat is one of the world’s most recognizable
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