Latest Animals Stories
Monarch butterflies’ signature color patterns could inspire better drone design
Microscopic worms use electricity to ride bumblebees like EVs
Horses once had multiple hoofed toes
‘Slow water’ could transform the Southwest, one little rock wall at a time
Clouds of wildfire smoke are toxic to humans and animals alike
These animal dads carry eggs on their backs, under their skin, or in their mouths
The sustainable secret to raising tastier crabs
Bright white lights are a buzzkill for glow-worm romance
This chunky ancient lizard was 1,000 times bigger than its modern relatives
Orcas are attacking boats. But is it revenge or trauma?
The best dog harnesses in 2024
Ants brains are surprisingly good at communicating danger to others
Longleaf pine forests in Alabama are making a comeback—thanks to fire
Flies age faster once they’ve seen death
The best cooling dog beds for 2023
The best dog shoes of 2024
Noisy boats can cause temporary deafness in squid
How to keep your food safe from hungry bears when camping
The best dog beds for large dogs in 2024
Many bird species are struggling—but data can help us save them from extinction
Robot dog sniffs out fire ants without the painful sting
Newfound single-celled hunters may have been Earth’s first-ever predators
This ancient reptile had a deadly vegetarian diet
The best robot vacuums for pets in 2024
Animals given taurine supplements in ‘groundbreaking’ study had longer lifespans
Octopuses rewrite their own RNA to survive freezing temperatures
A new shot can be a safe and effective alternative to surgical spaying
Super semen could be one reason why primates evolved to masturbate
Air quality monitoring stations could help track and preserve threatened species
Lionfish are now threatening ecosystems and livelihoods in Brazil
The role of people in preserving nature, according to America’s National Parks docuseries
This massively underrated pollinator needs your help
These species were discovered in museum collections. They might already be extinct.
This bee’s tiny backpack could one day monitor human hearts
Elephants once roamed Florida—and scientists just stumbled on a graveyard full of them
Chilly climates may have forged stronger social bonds in some primates
A robot inspired by centipedes has no trouble finding its footing
This fake beach is a magnet for tourists—and peaceful endangered sharks
Don’t feed ducks bread. Here’s what to give them instead.
This 500-pound Australian marsupial had feet made for walkin’
Why it’s time to stop naming new species after people
Google engineers used real dogs to develop an agility course for robots
Snorkeler pries crocodile’s jaws off his head to survive attack
5 ways to ensure your cat actually likes playtime
Termite mounds may one day inspire ‘living, breathing’ architecture
Sloth schedules are surprisingly flexible
Zoo’s bird-feeder-like device encourages gorillas to forage for snacks
Move over, bees: The lowly weevil is a power pollinator
A deep sea mining zone in the remote Pacific is also a goldmine of unique species
Andean long-tailed chinchillas are mysteriously thriving on Chile’s coast
African spiny mouse joins a small but mighty group of bony plated mammals
The Montreal Protocol had a dramatic ice-saving side effect
How a sniff test could make sexing chicks more humane
Spy tech and rigged eggs help scientists study the secret lives of animals
This ancient farming practice could get a boost from the US farm bill
Thriving baby California condor is a ray of hope for the unique species
This spider pretends to be an ant, but not well enough to avoid being eaten
Baboons can recover from childhood trauma with a little help from their friends
How migration makes life more resilient
No machine can beat a dog’s bomb-detecting sniffer
A ‘butterfly tree of life’ reveals the origins of these beautiful insects
This lawn-mowing robot can save part of your yard for pollinators
Light pollution is messing with coral reproduction
How echolocation lets bats, dolphins, and even people navigate by sound