Some ‘Hairy’ Medieval Books Were Covered in Sealskin, and Researchers Don’t Know Exactly Why
Historians were surprised when analyses revealed Catholic monks used pinniped hides for the protective outer layer on some manuscripts, rather than skins from the local boars and deer
Scientists Uncover a Frozen History in 6,000 Years’ Worth of Penguin Poop, Revealing Past Ecology on Antarctica
Sediment samples from the Ross Sea coastline are revealing insights into how animals like elephant seals and Adélie penguins adapted to environmental changes long ago
The World’s Largest Iceberg Runs Aground, Potentially Averting a Collision With Penguin and Seal Breeding Areas
After months of floating, the “megaberg” known as A23a has finally come to a halt roughly 50 miles from South Georgia Island
Lost Baby Seal Found Wandering in Downtown New Haven Has Been Rescued—and Attained Local Fame
The juvenile gray seal recently weaned off his mother’s milk and ventured five miles into the coastal Connecticut city
See 25 Incredible Images From the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest
Cast your vote for your favorite of the photographs, which are all contenders for the People’s Choice award, through January 29
A Great White Shark Mysteriously Washed Ashore in Cape Cod, and Researchers Don’t Know Why
Authorities have not yet identified the cause of death for the 12.5-foot-long shark, which was named Koala
See 15 Winning Images From the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest
Breathtaking shots shine a light on the wonders of wildlife and the threats that human activities pose to the natural world
See 15 Stunning Images From the Ocean Photographer of the Year Awards
The winning and highly commended underwater photography spotlights breathtaking animal behavior, conservation needs and the otherworldly environment of Earth’s oceans
See 13 Captivating Images From the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest
The highly commended shots provide a preview of the 60th annual competition, which spotlights astounding animal behaviors and the conservation issues they face
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
Why Aren’t Dolphins in the Great Lakes? And More Questions From Our Readers
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Why Did Seals and Sea Lions Never Commit to a Life Fully at Sea?
While whales moved from living on land to an existence immersed in water, pinnipeds embraced an amphibious lifestyle
Inside Elephant Seal Pups’ Race to the Depths
While northern pups dive right in, their southern cousins take their time
How This Small Nonprofit Helped Save California’s Elephant Seals
Volunteers with Friends of the Elephant Seal educate tourists to prevent conflicts, inspire awe and keep the marine mammals safe
The Lonely Battle to Save Species on a Tiny Speck in the Pacific
As Tern Island, a former military outpost in the Hawaiian archipelago, falls apart and harms turtles, birds, seals and more, scientists wonder what’s next
Newborn Monk Seal Pup and Mother Get 24/7 Police Protection
Wildlife officials closed down a popular Hawaiian beach to protect the pair of endangered mammals
Elephant Seals Take Extreme Power Naps in the Open Ocean
While foraging on deep dives, the marine mammals sleep for about two hours per day in short, ten-minute bursts
The Mediterranean Monk Seal Is Making a Comeback
The endangered sea creature, known for its reclusive nature, has re-emerged out of the shadows
Polar Bears Are Gathering in Canada—and You Can Watch Them Live
Bears return to Churchill, Manitoba, every autumn to await the formation of sea ice on the Hudson Bay
Seal Strandings in Maine Linked to Bird Flu
Four stranded pinnipeds tested positive for the avian influenza H5N1
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