Animals(Page 22)

The wild denizens that share our planet, including videos, photo essays, and news on recently discovered—or increasingly rare—species.

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Coast of Lake Superior

The untouched ‘wilderness’ of the Great Lakes is an illusion The untouched ‘wilderness’ of the Great Lakes is an illusion

By Dave Dempsey

European red fox crouched on concrete and looking directly into the camera

Can invasive species ever be ‘good’? Can invasive species ever be ‘good’?

Birders watch rare bird

Lost bird sightings can draw hundreds of thousands of tourist dollars Lost bird sightings can draw hundreds of thousands of tourist dollars

By Marina Wang / Hakai Magazine

Gila monster lizard and real-life dragon hissing in the desert

Could dragons be real? Not in the way we think. Could dragons be real? Not in the way we think.

By Purbita Saha

After 75 years, an extremely rare sea turtle returns to Louisiana

After 75 years, an extremely rare sea turtle returns to Louisiana After 75 years, an extremely rare sea turtle returns to Louisiana

By Kris Millgate/Field & Stream

Six young bees curled inside a honeycomb

Bees make more friends when they’re full of healthy gut bacteria Bees make more friends when they’re full of healthy gut bacteria

By Philip Kiefer

Tropical Fish on a coral reef and Doublebar bream.

For marine life to survive, we must cut carbon emissions For marine life to survive, we must cut carbon emissions

By Laura Baisas

A mysterious virus is killing dogs in Michigan

A mysterious virus is killing dogs in Michigan A mysterious virus is killing dogs in Michigan

By Laura Baisas

Parasitic fungi bursting from a fly's back in macro

These thoughtful nature images were captured by scientists in action These thoughtful nature images were captured by scientists in action

By Popular Science Team

Why it’s so hard to swat flies, according to science

Why it’s so hard to swat flies, according to science Why it’s so hard to swat flies, according to science

By Jamie Theobald and Ravindra Palavalli-Nettimi / The Conversation

Orange male betta fish surrounded by eggs in a greenery-filled aquarium

Captive fish have feelings we’re just beginning to understand Captive fish have feelings we’re just beginning to understand

By Brandon Keim

3D models show the megalodon was faster, fiercer than we ever thought 3D models show the megalodon was faster, fiercer than we ever thought

By Laura Baisas

Snapping turtle brutally takes down a water snake on camera

Snapping turtle brutally takes down a water snake on camera Snapping turtle brutally takes down a water snake on camera

By Steven Hill/Field & Stream

Juicy peach with slit to represent vabbing on an orange background

Does ‘vabbing’ work? The truth about vaginal pheromones. Does ‘vabbing’ work? The truth about vaginal pheromones.

By Lyric Aquino

High-tech buoys with underwater microphones could save sperm whales from ship collisions

High-tech buoys with underwater microphones could save sperm whales from ship collisions High-tech buoys with underwater microphones could save sperm whales from ship collisions

By Claudia Geib / Hakai Magazine

A genetics startup wants to bring the Tasmanian tiger back from extinction

A genetics startup wants to bring the Tasmanian tiger back from extinction A genetics startup wants to bring the Tasmanian tiger back from extinction

By Laura Baisas

a semi-translucent fish with a tadpole-shaped body and small flecks of red and yellow

Biofluorescent snailfish brave Arctic waters with built-in antifreeze Biofluorescent snailfish brave Arctic waters with built-in antifreeze

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

YouTube screenshot of snake using DIY invention to walk with robot legs

Watch a snake wearing robot trousers strut like a lizard Watch a snake wearing robot trousers strut like a lizard

From lions to waterfalls, here are some of the year’s best nature photos

From lions to waterfalls, here are some of the year’s best nature photos From lions to waterfalls, here are some of the year’s best nature photos

By Marissa Wu / Popular Photography

Baby hippo Fritz with mother at Cincinnati Zoo.

Cincinnati Zoo welcomes surprise baby hippo after mother’s birth control ‘fritzes’ Cincinnati Zoo welcomes surprise baby hippo after mother’s birth control ‘fritzes’

By Laura Baisas

American beaver swimming with head out of water

Wolves and beavers can have magical ecosystem effects—if they have space to thrive Wolves and beavers can have magical ecosystem effects—if they have space to thrive

Kids with long frizzy brown hair birdwatching with binoculars from a duck blind

How to become a citizen scientist—and when to leave it to the professionals How to become a citizen scientist—and when to leave it to the professionals

By Bridget Reed Morawski

a black and white ghostly image of a jumping spider hanging by a thin silk strand in a sleep-like state

Jumping spiders might be able to sleep—perchance to dream Jumping spiders might be able to sleep—perchance to dream

By Lauren J. Young

These critically endangered albatrosses are being plagued by mice

These critically endangered albatrosses are being plagued by mice These critically endangered albatrosses are being plagued by mice

By Ryan Truscott / Hakai Magazine

A sauropod like Galeamopus would have walked on soft pads.

Cushy feet supported sauropods’ gigantic bodies Cushy feet supported sauropods’ gigantic bodies

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Shrew on the forest floor.

Newly discovered Langya virus may have jumped from shrews to humans Newly discovered Langya virus may have jumped from shrews to humans

By Laura Baisas

Image of Bathynomus yucatanensis.

This giant isopod lives in the crater of a dinosaur-killing asteroid This giant isopod lives in the crater of a dinosaur-killing asteroid

By Laura Baisas

A rare and multicolored sea slug has been recorded in UK waters for the first time.

This dashing tropical sea slug just showed up in the UK This dashing tropical sea slug just showed up in the UK

By Sara Kiley Watson

A brown dog which is in the middle of some dark tiles inserted in a wooden box.

Gear

Best dog crates Best dog crates

By Stacey L. Nash

a vibrant orange and black monarch butterfly perched on a purple flower

The monarch butterfly is scientifically endangered. So why isn’t it legally protected yet? The monarch butterfly is scientifically endangered. So why isn’t it legally protected yet?

By Lauren J. Young

Scientists are reconstructing what ancient whales saw to look into the past

Scientists are reconstructing what ancient whales saw to look into the past Scientists are reconstructing what ancient whales saw to look into the past

By Jason P. Dinh / Hakai Magazine

Rio Grande silvery minnow endangered fish on black background

An endangered fish’s story follows the vanishing waters of the Rio Grande An endangered fish’s story follows the vanishing waters of the Rio Grande

a white lab rat held in a gloved hand

These sterile mice have been modified to make rat sperm These sterile mice have been modified to make rat sperm

Why the Forest Service has a manual for blowing up horse carcasses

Why the Forest Service has a manual for blowing up horse carcasses Why the Forest Service has a manual for blowing up horse carcasses

By David Roza/Task & Purpose

Iberian lynx licking its lips in captive breeding program

The curious case of an endangered wildcat and a disappearing fruit tree The curious case of an endangered wildcat and a disappearing fruit tree

A long, black insect with butt-pincers and long antennae.

Do earwigs really live in our ears? Do earwigs really live in our ears?

By Philip Kiefer

Farmers and scientists unite to save the home of an endangered salamander

Farmers and scientists unite to save the home of an endangered salamander Farmers and scientists unite to save the home of an endangered salamander

By Lourdes Medrano/Undark

Small European panda from 6 million years ago in a painting

Pandas weren’t always bamboo fiends Pandas weren’t always bamboo fiends

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Sable Island’s famous wild horses are at the heart of a conservation controversy

Sable Island’s famous wild horses are at the heart of a conservation controversy Sable Island’s famous wild horses are at the heart of a conservation controversy

By Moira Donovan / Hakai Magazine

Great white shark breaching while trying to bite a seal

Great white shark sightings are up in the US, which is kind of good news Great white shark sightings are up in the US, which is kind of good news

a close up of a fossil horse tooth

A centuries-old horse tooth holds clues to the mystery of the Chincoteague ponies A centuries-old horse tooth holds clues to the mystery of the Chincoteague ponies

By Kate Baggaley

If insects feel pain, should we reconsider how we experiment on them? If insects feel pain, should we reconsider how we experiment on them?

By Katarina Zimmer / Undark

Alaska chum salmon

Alaska’s salmon are in chaos Alaska’s salmon are in chaos

By Victoria Petersen / High Country News

This small crocodile’s giant ancestors likely preyed on early humans

This small crocodile’s giant ancestors likely preyed on early humans This small crocodile’s giant ancestors likely preyed on early humans

By Steven Hill/Field & Stream

A beginner’s guide to iPhone bird photography

DIY

A beginner’s guide to iPhone bird photography A beginner’s guide to iPhone bird photography

By Marissa Wu / Popular Photography

Baby orca next to adult in the Salish Sea near Washington

A baby orca sparks a glimmer of hope for an endangered group of whales A baby orca sparks a glimmer of hope for an endangered group of whales

Fish poop could help coral reefs.

Fish poop might help fight coral reef bleaching Fish poop might help fight coral reef bleaching

By Derek Smith / Hakai Magazine

red panda sleeping on branch

We don’t have a full picture of the planet’s shrinking biodiversity. Here’s why. We don’t have a full picture of the planet’s shrinking biodiversity. Here’s why.

By Sara Kiley Watson

A crow and a vulture with a bright red head stand facing one another on a leaf-covered forest floor.

The wackiest-looking birds are the most at risk for extinction The wackiest-looking birds are the most at risk for extinction

By Philip Kiefer

White shepherd or collie dog with tongue hanging out in front of blue background ad swirling dog memories

Do cats and dogs remember their past? Do cats and dogs remember their past?

By Brandon Keim

whale shark in dark waters

With new tags, researchers can track sharks into the inky depths of the ocean’s Twilight Zone With new tags, researchers can track sharks into the inky depths of the ocean’s Twilight Zone

By Charlotte Hu

an illustration of an early mammal creature with fur and a few sharp teeth, breathing out a puff of air indicating cold weather. a bug flies in the corner

Mammals’ ears may hold the secret to warm-bloodedness Mammals’ ears may hold the secret to warm-bloodedness

By Kate Baggaley

Artificial light poses a growing threat to nocturnal wildlife

Artificial light poses a growing threat to nocturnal wildlife Artificial light poses a growing threat to nocturnal wildlife

By Becki Robins / Undark

Large, destructive snails have invaded Florida

Large, destructive snails have invaded Florida Large, destructive snails have invaded Florida

By Ashley Stimpson/Field & Stream

Cow eating hay at farm.

We’re one key step closer to buying lab-grown burgers We’re one key step closer to buying lab-grown burgers

By Sara Kiley Watson

Loggerhead sea turtle

Sea turtles are helping us forecast storms Sea turtles are helping us forecast storms

By Kate Golden / Hakai Magazine

cat sitting on kitchen chair

DIY

How to keep even the fluffiest cats cool this summer How to keep even the fluffiest cats cool this summer

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

Pileated woodpecker with a red cap and black and white face pecking on wood in nine high speed video frames

Why woodpeckers actually don’t need shock-absorbing skulls to headbang Why woodpeckers actually don’t need shock-absorbing skulls to headbang

By Kate Baggaley

Caribou peeking over horizon

Climate change is forcing massive wildlife migrations towards the poles Climate change is forcing massive wildlife migrations towards the poles

By Benjamin von Brackel

Forest with mountain and sunset in background.

Why you can’t put a price on biodiversity Why you can’t put a price on biodiversity

By Sara Kiley Watson

A grassy, open pine forest on a sunny day.

Underneath Florida pines, gophers are getting weird Underneath Florida pines, gophers are getting weird

By Philip Kiefer

Amateur Honorable Mention: Common Raven in Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada.

The year’s best bird photos highlight the humor, beauty, and fragility of avian life The year’s best bird photos highlight the humor, beauty, and fragility of avian life

By Marissa Wu / Popular Photography

fin-whales-drake-passage

An Antarctic feeding frenzy means good news for vulnerable fin whales An Antarctic feeding frenzy means good news for vulnerable fin whales

By Corinne Iozzio

Fossil frog skeleton in rock from German swamp

A swamp orgy went terribly wrong for these prehistoric frogs A swamp orgy went terribly wrong for these prehistoric frogs

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira