Zoology
A Leopard Seal Mother’s Love Transcends Death
The maternal instinct known as “postmortem attentive behavior” was documented in these fierce marine mammals for the first time
Crikey! Newly Discovered Snake Species Named After Steve Irwin
A mysterious wolf snake is the latest creature to bear the Crocodile Hunter’s name
Wolves Caught on Camera Using Tools for the First Time
Wolves seem to have pulled traps out of the water and stolen the bait. But was it tool use?
Did a Violent Land Grab Give These Chimps a Leg Up?
For at least one wild chimpanzee population, killing neighbors has its benefits
These Whales Can Eat Anyone Under the Table
But their impressive appetites seem to be in tune with their ecosystems
These Ants Kill Their Own Queen
The tale of parasitic species that coerce their victims into committing matricide
The Surprisingly Ancient Origins of Your Dog
New research shakes up the history of humanity’s best friend
Why Are Narwhals Messing with Hydrophones?
The unicorns of the ocean might also be the kitties of the sea
Chameleon’s Eyes Have Been Hiding a Secret
Their wandering gaze results from a structural adaptation in their nerves
These Spiders Build Doppelgängers to Stay Alive
Creepy crawlers turn detritus, silk, and prey carcasses into astonishingly realistic look-alikes
Orcas Giveth and Orcas Taketh Away
Killer whales divulge more of their private lives with never-before-seen images of a wild birth and gruesome hunts
