wildlife
How Lunar Cycles Guide the Spawning of Sea Creatures
Researchers are starting to understand the biological rhythms that sync worms and corals to phases of the moon
How Vacationers on Antarctic Cruises Are Filling in Scientific Gaps
From ships and submarines, citizen scientists can access remote areas ripe for new discoveries. But does the research make up for the climate impact?
Researchers Examine 3,500-Year-Old Brown Bear Preserved in Siberian Permafrost
Found in 2020, the animal was originally declared to be a cave bear from the Ice Age
The Unusual European Journey of Thor the Walrus
It's rare to see one of these massive marine mammals in Western Europe, but Thor spent several months delighting crowds in multiple countries
Rare Jurassic-Era Insect Discovered at Arkansas Walmart
The species had not been recorded in eastern North America for more than 50 years—and never documented in the state
In Namibia, Lions Are King of the Beach
As the big cats return to hunting fur seals on the Skeleton Coast, a new project tries to keep people out of the way
These Tiny Bugs Urinate by Flinging Droplets of Pee
Sharpshooters are the first example of “superpropulsion” in a living organism, according to new research
Scientists Discover an Emperor Penguin Colony From Poop Stains in Satellite Images
Researchers pinpointed the group of roughly 500 birds in West Antarctica
Author Jan Brett Pans for Creative Gold in Alaska
Trips to the 49th state inspired the characters in the writer-illustrator's latest children’s book "Cozy in Love"
Mexico Bans Great White Shark-Related Tourism on Guadalupe Island
The government cited bad practices in the industry as a reason for the ban, which has sparked concerns for the local economy
Farmers Find Wild African Cat Wandering Around Missouri
A wildlife refuge took in the serval last month and is nursing it back to health
U.S. Restores Protections for Alaska’s Tongass National Forest
A new federal rule restricts road construction and logging in the country’s largest national forest
This Black Bear Took Hundreds of ‘Selfies’ on a Wildlife Camera
Of the 580 images captured by the camera in November, about 400 were of the bear
Light Pollution Is Outshining Stars Faster Than Thought
The artificial glow threatens astronomy, migrating birds and human health
See 25 Stunning Images From the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest
Vote for your favorite among these photos shortlisted in the People's Choice category until February 2
Busted and Broken Fossils Show How Dinosaurs Fought
From locking horns to biting each other in the face, this is how dinos of the same species battled
Drying Great Salt Lake Could Expose Millions to Toxic Arsenic-Laced Dust
The largest saline lake in North America is on track to collapse within five years, a new report finds
California City Relocates Noisy Peacocks
The colorful birds have sparked disputes between residents in South Pasadena, with some enjoying the animals and others wanting them gone
These Gorgeous Photos Capture Life Inside a Drop of Seawater
A passion for the infinitesimal leads a photographer to discover the countless creatures that live unseen in the ocean
How the Brain Calculates a Quick Escape
Scientists are beginning to unravel the complex circuitry behind the split-second decision to beat a hasty retreat