wildlife
Tiny Worms Get the Munchies, Too
When dosed with compounds found in cannabis, nematodes eat more and show an even greater preference for their favorite foods
Why Lake Tahoe Is the Clearest It's Been in 40 Years
Thanks to a "natural clean-up crew" of zooplankton, the large freshwater alpine lake is looking especially pristine
Paleontologists Discover 52-Million-Year-Old Bat
The fossil represents the earliest-known species of the flying mammal
Watch This Elephant Peel a Banana With Her Trunk
Pang Pha likely learned to de-skin the yellow fruits while observing her human caretaker in her youth
Extinct Tasmanian Tigers May Have Survived Longer Than Previously Thought
Though the last documented thylacine died in 1936, a new study based on alleged sightings suggests the species lived for decades more
This Mummified Ice Age Squirrel Was Found Frozen in Canada
Scientists identified the curled-up creature as an Arctic ground squirrel that likely died while hibernating some 30,000 years ago
The Texas City Where Mermaids Inspire River Conservation
“Aquamaids” were once the stars at an amusement park in San Marcos. Now, they are making a comeback to help the environment
The Mediterranean Monk Seal Is Making a Comeback
The endangered sea creature, known for its reclusive nature, has re-emerged out of the shadows
Planet Positive
From stories about rebounding species to dispatches about green innovations, <em>Smithsonian</em> magazine shares environmental practices that are working.
Paleontologists Uncover Fossil Impressions of Giant, Alligator-Like Amphibians
The find reveals how the creatures swam and relaxed in prehistoric waterways
Were Scientists Duped by a Plastic Shark Toy?
Researchers withdrew a report of a rare and elusive goblin shark spotted in Greece after their peers raised concerns about the alleged discovery
Fish May Sense Each Other's Fear
Zebrafish respond when their peers act afraid, an ability regulated by the same hormone that drives human empathy, a new study shows
Strong Snowstorms Prevented Tens of Thousands of Antarctic Seabirds From Breeding
With their nesting sites buried under a blanket of snow, some petrels and skuas made no attempts at reproducing in December 2021 and January 2022
Dinosaurs Were Evolutionary Copycats of These Long-Lost Look-Alikes
Before T. rex and ankylosaurus ruled the Earth, a host of similar Triassic reptiles reigned
Animal Personalities Can Trip Up Science
Individual behavior patterns may skew studies, but researchers have a solution to this problem
See 15 Amazing Wildlife Images From the Sony World Photography Awards
The contest showcases the work of some of the planet’s best photographers
This Danish Church Is a Beacon for How to Protect Wildlife From Artificial Light
A proposed design looks to automatically adjust the exterior lighting on the Anholt Island building to the moonlight
Like Humans and Chimps, Cockatoos Can Use a Set of Tools to Get a Meal
In lab experiments, the brainy birds carried a stick and scooped with them to get at cashews kept in a box
See Google Street View Images of Korean Demilitarized Zone
Established in 1953, the off-limits area has become a haven for plants and wildlife
A 5,000-Mile-Wide Mass of Seaweed Is Heading for Florida and Mexico
Known as sargassum, the algae can hurt tourism as it piles up on beaches and starts to rot
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