Wildlife

Can You Teach a Goldfish to Drive?

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A new experiment suggests these household fish actually make good drivers.

Inspiring Women in Science

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Dr. Lisa Hoopes, Director of Research and Nutrition at Georgia Aquarium shares her experiences in the field and what International Women and Girls in Science Day means to her.

244 Million-Year-Old Fossils Discovered in China

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These are the oldest fossils of the extinct bony fish, Peltoperleidus, ever to be found, and the first time Peltoperleidus fossils have been found outside of Europe.

London’s River Thames Has Risen From the Dead

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Now teeming with life, this once ‘biologically dead’ river is home to sharks, porpoises, and seals.

Facial Recognition for Grizzly Bears

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New A.I. technology is allowing scientists to keep track of individual grizzlies over their lifetimes.

A Penguin's Waddle Is More Efficient Than Your Walk (Who's Laughing Now?)

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Penguins swim with speed and grace, but on land, they're an adorable mess, heaving their portly bodies to and fro to shuffle one stubby little leg in front of the other. Well, don't be so quick to judge; that cartoonish walk is actually among the most efficient in the animal kingdom. It's even more efficient than yours.

Why the Long Face? Extinct Headbutting Relatives Reveal Giraffes' Neck Evolution

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Pioneered by Darwin, giraffes have been used as a classic example of how animals adapt and evolve. Giraffe’s long-neck evolution has long been attributed to foraging for sustenance in the high canopy, now researchers argue that selection for head-butting combat played a role in the long length of giraffe necks.

Are Whale Sharks Now the World’s Largest Omnivore?

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A new study finds that whale sharks are the biggest omnivore, disproving previous research on whale sharks’ diets. Researchers were stunned when analyzing whale shark biopsy samples that contained lots of plant material as well as krill material.

99% of Sea Turtles are Now Born Female. Here's Why.

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Global warming is creating a crisis in sea turtles' gender ratios, where 99% of them are being born female. Sea turtle populations have been facing a significant population decline further exasperated by climate change.

Welcome to the World’s Largest Insect Hotel

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Crafted from sustainably felled timber, and sat in the middle of a beautiful nature reserve, with views of majestic mountains and glassy lochs, this brand new hotel in Scotland is already a firm favorite among guests. Although unfortunately for humans, this grand establishment caters to the six-legged kind.

Polar Researchers Discover World’s Largest Fish Breeding Colony

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Scientists aboard the German research vessel Polarstern have found the world’s largest fish breeding ground containing around 60 million nests.

The Oldest Complete Fish Fossil was Discovered Thanks to Kung Fu

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Back in 2019, three Chinese paleontologists were playfighting during a break from working in the Chongqing Province, China. One was kung-fu kicked into a rocky outcrop, causing rubble to tumble down and exposing an opening in the rock face. Inside, a spectacular fossil lay undisturbed, preserved for millions of years.

Sea Turtle Escapes the Jaws of a Shark Attack

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Sea turtles are less slow and steady than we have historically assumed. On the Ningaloo Coast of Australia, a photographer captured a heroic fight between a sea turtle and a tiger shark.

A Dragonfly's Highly Evolved Flying Technique is Perfect for Drones

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Dragonflies are nature’s most agile insect fliers and likely the most accomplished anywhere on Earth. Their ability to move in any direction at high speed or hover in one spot makes them the perfect model for robotic flight.

Baby Bear Takes a Trip on Hallucinogenic ‘Mad Honey’

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A bear cub was rescued in Turkey after passing out from eating too much hallucinogenic honey.

‘Bird Brain’ May Have Helped Birds Survive the Dinosaur Extinction

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Recently, a fossil of an ancient bird skull was discovered, shedding light on how birds’ large brains may have helped them survive the dinosaur-killing asteroid.

Can Birds Warn Us About Natural Disasters?

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Researchers think birds can hear hurricanes and tsunamis coming. Scientists are hoping to capitalize on that sixth sense to develop an early detection system to save lives.

There is Hope for the Future of Polar Bears Threatened by Climate Change

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Scientific researchers have recently identified a sub-population of polar bears in southeastern Greenland that survive by hunting on glacial slush. The discovery of their unique behaviors is helping scientists understand the future of this species whose habitats are threatened by climate change.