Devin Reese
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Devin Reese is the executive editor of Natural History and a science writer based in Alexandria, Virginia.
Meet the Vegan Draculas of Australia
New research seeks to confirm the identity of tropical lampreys that don’t have the taste for blood
August 27, 2026
What’s the Secret to Bats’ Super Longevity?
Multiples of immune proteins give them an edge in fixing cell damage
August 26, 2026
Dolphins Eavesdrop on Their Prey—and Each Other
They strategically choose when to whistle or click
August 21, 2026
How the Narwhal Got Its Twisted Tusk
High-tech imaging reveals the structure of the unique spiral architecture
August 18, 2026
Our Ancient Ancestors in the Middle East Loved Dining on Lizards and Snakes
Reptiles made up a big portion of their diet
August 17, 2026
Female Treefrogs Get Overwhelmed by Too Many Noisy Male Suitors
Take it easy on the croaking, boys
August 16, 2026
How Vipers Got Their Venom
Although it serves as a defense, it’s really all about securing a meal
August 14, 2026
Watch: Australian Dolphin Filmed Catching Fish with Shells
Yet another example of dolphins’ exceptional cognitive abilities
August 13, 2026
Who Keeps Spreading the Seeds of This Parasitic Plant?
Cockroaches are just the half of it
August 11, 2026
Inside the Not-So-Dumb Head of the Dodo Bird
Cranial scans reveal a brain with clever sensory adaptations
August 8, 2026











