Zoology
The Curious Life of a Singing Fish
Plainfin midshipman fish migrate from the deep sea to spawn—and then things get weird.
The Animals That Turn Bodily Fluids into Weapons
Four explosive tales of blood, spit, and venom.
The Shark Whisperer
Donald Nelson spent his life undoing the damage that Jaws did to the perception of sharks.
The Marine Biologist Who Dove Right In
He changed the study of ocean life by getting in the water.
The Marvelous Seamounts of the Southeast Pacific
An expedition to a little-explored region returns with deep-sea wonders.
He Closed the Gap Between Humans and Apes
Frans de Waal saw animal behavior with fresh eyes and forever enriched our understanding of primates.
Why Bats Are Flying Machines
Nearly everything about this tiny mammal is shaped by its powers of flight.
The Quiet Comeback of the Tortoises
Following the eradication of invasive goats, giant tortoises are once again flourishing in the Galápagos islands.
Humpback Whales Caught Humping
The first observation of humpback whale copulation reveals a surprise.
The Groundhog Watchers
Meet Susan and Joe. Their daily observations of the groundhogs in their yard are making science history.
