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Mammals may use same-sex sexual behavior for conflict resolution, bonding,...
A new study found that same-sex sexual behavior helps establish and maintain positive social relationships in animals including chimpanzees, bighorn sheep, lions, and wolves. Deposit Photos Over 1,500...
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Humans are now the African savannah’s top predator
Mammals in a new study were twice as likely to abandon a waterhole when hearing human voices than the sounds of a lion. Deposit Photos Lions are often incorrectly called the “king of the jungle,” and...
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Disease plagues Tasmanian devils—except for on one island
The Tasmanian devils that live on Maria Island in Tasmania, Australia, are the hope of the entire species. DepositPhotos This article was originally featured on Hakai Magazine, an online publication...
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This nuclear byproduct is fueling debate over Fukushima’s seafood
Fishery workers sort out seafood caught in Japan's Fukushima prefecture about a week after the country began discharging treated wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. STR/JIJI...
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4 capybara facts you’ll love, and 1 you’d like to forget
Capybaras are semi-aquatic rodents that can weigh up to 174 pounds. Deposit Photos The internet has recently fallen in love with South America’s charismatic rodents called Capybaras. From catchy songs...
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New neon-yellow snail from the Florida Keys gets a happy hour-ready name
An underwater closeup of Cayo margarita (a new species) in the coral reef of the Florida Keys. Note the two long tentacles, used by the snail to spread the mucus net for feeding. Rüdiger Bieler A new...
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Fierce mama Grazer takes 2023’s Fat Bear Week crown
Grazer looking chunky and getting ready for winter on September 14, 2023. NPS Photo/F. Jimenez Bear enthusiasts of the world have spoken—128 Grazer was just crowned the winner of Fat Bear Week 2023....
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Female frogs appear to play dead to avoid mating
The behavior could also be a way to test a male frog's strength and endurance. Deposit Photos To avoid the amphibian pile-up that often comes with mating, some female frogs take drastic measures....
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Galapagos giant tortoises are restoring their own ecosystem
A captive breeding program has seen the return of Galapagos giant tortoises to Española in the Galapagos Islands. As the tortoise population rebounds, the island ecosystem is in the process of...
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Wildlife exits on Texas roads could help endangered ocelots
An endangered Texas ocelot in the vicinity of the highway. Kline Lab/University of Texas Rio Grande Valley The endangered Texas ocelot is in serious trouble due to a combination of over-hunting,...
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Female honeybees may pass down ‘altruistic’ genes
All worker honeybees are female and they can go to extreme lengths to serve their queen even shedding their own ovaries. Deposit Photos Honeybees are a model of teamwork in nature, with their complex...
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It’s not too late to stop a bass invasion in the Colorado River
Smallmouth bass. Brett Billings/USFWS This article was originally featured on High Country News. On July 1, 2022, a National Park Service biologist named Jeff Arnold was hauling nets through a slough...
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Prehistoric shark called Kentucky home 337 million years ago
An artist’s illustration of Strigilodus tollesonae. The new species is more closely related to modern ratfish than to other modern sharks and rays. Benji Paysnoe/NPS A group of paleontologists, park...
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Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeder review: A camera that’s not just for the birds
Abby FergusonWe may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Bird watching seems like one of those rites of passage as you get older....
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The best bird feeder cameras in 2023
Abby FergusonWe may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeder SEE IT The Bird Buddy offers...
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How did mummified mice end up on volcanoes in the Atacama Desert?
A view from the summit of Volcán Salín, one of three Andean volcanoes where researchers uncovered the mummified cadavers of mice. Analyses of the mummies, combined with the capture of live specimens,...
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Is de-extinction only a pipette dream? This startup has a big, expensive plan...
A long-time mammoth quest may finally be coming to fruition. Megan Madden for Popular Science ON A COMPUTER MONITOR, in a laboratory half the size of a galley kitchen, I’m taking a look at the future....
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How kingfishers pull off breakneck dives without hurting their brains
Kingfishers can reach speeds of up to 25 miles per hour. Deposit Photos Among birds, raptors are known for their sight, penguins for their huddling techniques, and some kingfishers are skillful...
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This seafaring robot ‘eats’ stinky seaweed and dumps it in deep water
After gathering the seaweed, AlgaRay can dive below the surface to deposit its cargo near the ocean floor. Seaweed Generation/University of Exeter If you’ve ever spent time on a beach in the Gulf of...
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Why electric knifefish ‘shimmy’
Knifefish like the black ghost knifefish are known for their shimmying motions and electrical pulses. and live in freshwater lakes and rivers in Central and South America. Deposit Photos Animals have...
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