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Devin Reese

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

Do Zoo Otters Love People Watching?

They tolerate the paparazzi regardless

August 19, 2026

How the Narwhal Got Its Twisted Tusk

High-tech imaging reveals the structure of the unique spiral architecture

August 18, 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

Inside the Not-So-Dumb Head of the Dodo Bird

Cranial scans reveal a brain with clever sensory adaptations

August 8, 2026