Animals
Scientists Unveil the First-Ever Complete Map of an Adult Fruit Fly's Brain, Captured in Stunning Detail
The brain diagram, called a connectome, could revolutionize researchers' understanding of the human brain, which has many parallels with a fruit fly's
Why a Minnesota Man Walked Around the World, Traversing 13 Countries and 14,450 Miles in Four Years
Fifty years ago, on October 5, 1974, David Kunst completed the first verified circumnavigation of the globe on foot. Along the way, he met Princess Grace of Monaco, raised money for UNICEF and lost a brother to bandits
Montana Rancher Who Created Giant, Hybrid Sheep Sentenced to Six Months in Prison
Arthur “Jack” Schubarth cloned illegally imported genetic material from the Marco Polo argali to create hybrid sheep that would draw higher prices from hunting preserves
Ants Farmed Fungi in the Wake of Dinosaurs’ Demise 66 Million Years Ago
A new study from Smithsonian scientists analyzes ant and fungus species, and uncovers the origins of their close partnership
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
Coyotes Might Make 'Puppy Eyes,' Suggesting the Facial Expression Evolved for More Than Just Cuteness
The wild canines have the same muscles used by domestic dogs to create the wide-eyed, pleading look that captures humans' hearts
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
This Green-Flashing Firefly Could Become the First Ever Listed as Endangered in the U.S.
The Fish and Wildlife Service will consider granting federal protections to the Bethany Beach firefly, which is rapidly losing its coastal habitat to development and climate change
Rare Drone Footage Captures Orcas Feeding on Dusky Dolphins
The predatory pod hunts off the coast of Chile and is led by a matriarch called Dakota
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
These Fish Have Legs—and They Can Use Them to Taste Prey
Sea robins have "the body of a fish, the wings of a bird and multiple legs like a crab"
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
Meet Pesto, the Biggest Baby Penguin This Australian Aquarium Has Ever Seen
Most adult king penguins weigh between 31 and 37 pounds. At nine months old, a 51.8-pound Pesto is already looming over his parents
Rare and Elusive Australian Bird, Once Thought Extinct for 100 Years, Discovered by Indigenous Rangers and Scientists
Using sound recordings, the team identified the largest known population of the night parrot, a secretive species known as the "Holy Grail of birdwatching"
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
Scientists Discover a New Species of Elusive Ghost Shark
Called the Australasian narrow-nosed spookfish, the cryptic species lives deep in the ocean off the coasts of New Zealand and Australia
Mysterious 'Mechanical-Sounding' Noise Near the Mariana Trench May Now Have an Explanation
An acoustic survey in 2018 and new analysis with A.I. suggest the sounds are vocalizations from the elusive Bryde’s whale
Watch Octopuses Team Up With Fish to Hunt—and Punch Those That Don't Contribute
The collaboration across species reveals a surprising social behavior of octopuses, researchers say
Rare Jaw Fossils Discovered in Texas Shed Light on a 20-Foot-Long Mosasaur
Unearthed last year, the remains could reveal new information on the extinct sea reptile, which crushed mollusks and shelled creatures with its large, round teeth
See Ten Striking Images From the Bird Photographer of the Year Awards
The annual contest unveiled its winners, highlighting avian photos that focus on conservation issues, the beauty of birds and their sometimes hilarious behavior
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