Animals
While Some Chimps Go Low, Others Go High to Avoid a Dangerous Fight
Primate groups climb to elevation to scout out rivals and steer clear of clashes
You Could Own Rare Artworks Celebrating Canine Companions
An upcoming "Dog Sale" at Bonhams Scotland features 250 paintings, sculptures and more
After Getting Stuck in a Sculpture at the National Gallery of Art, This Barred Owl Is Now Flying Free
The bird spent some time recuperating at two rehabilitation facilities and is now back in the wild
Wild Female Chimpanzees Go Through Menopause, Study Finds
Until now, menopause had not been documented in wild, non-human animals, except for a few species of toothed whales
Galápagos Giant Tortoises Are Ecosystem Engineers
A decades-long project shows how the reptiles are changing the island of Española
Roosters May Recognize Their Reflections in Mirrors, Study Suggests
The findings demonstrate self-recognition could be more common among animals than previously thought
Climate Change Is Pushing Salmon North in Alaska, Scientists Say
Researchers recently found about 100 chum salmon spawning in the Arctic, suggesting the species is shifting to new habitats
Rare Deep-Sea Anglerfish Washes Up on a California Beach
The finding marks the second time in three years that an elusive Pacific footballfish has been found on the sand at Crystal Cove State Park
North Atlantic Right Whale Numbers May Be Stabilizing at Last
After a decade of decline, the latest population estimate is good news—but conservationists say we "have a long ways to go" to safeguard the marine mammals
Bobi, the World's Oldest Dog, Dies at 31
The long-lived Portuguese canine broke two world records and captured the hearts of people around the world
The Ecological Benefits of Rehoming a National Park's Booming Bison Population
In Theodore Roosevelt National Park, staffers are keeping the local ecosystem in balance by sending 300 bison to Native American tribes
These Furry-Clawed Crabs Are Wreaking Havoc in the United Kingdom
Conservation officials have installed the first Chinese mitten crab trap in England, and they are asking the public to report any sightings
Neanderthals May Have Hunted Cave Lions
Researchers say well-preserved bones may be the earliest direct evidence of the hunting of large predators
New Synthetic Horseshoe Crab Blood Could Mean Pharma Won't Bleed the Species Dry
The “living fossils” have been vital for testing intravenous drugs, but a few large pharmaceutical companies are using a lab-made compound instead
Meet Grazer, the Winner of Fat Bear Week 2023
A fiercely aggressive mother and a skilled angler, the massive brown bear has been crowned this year's champion in the annual online popularity contest
See 12 Winning Images From the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest
The stunning entries showcase the behaviors of ancient and elusive species, from horseshoe crabs to tapirs and orcas—as well as the threats they face
How Do Cats Purr? Scientists May Now Have an Answer
Domestic cats produce low-frequency vocalizations when purring, an unusual ability for their small size
Almost 1,000 Birds Died in One Night From Striking a Chicago Building
Another 1,000 were killed in window collisions across the downtown area, amid calls for more bird-friendly architecture and reduced light pollution
At Least 125 River Dolphins Have Died Amid Drought and Heat in Brazilian Amazon
Though the pink animals' cause of death is not confirmed, temperatures in the remote Lake Tefé reached 102 degrees Fahrenheit in late September
These Birds Will Switch Companions to Earn Food but Stick With Family, Study Suggests
Jackdaws, cognitively complex relatives of crows, have intricate social dynamics and mate for life
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