A giant snail on a hand

Endangered Gorillas’ New Ally – Giant Snails

Giant snail farming may be the only hope to save an endangered gorilla species in Cameroon.
Fire Salamander

Earth, Wind, and Fire Salamanders

Fire Salamanders' unusual connection to pharmacy
Illustrated Stegosaurus

Sex and the Stegosaurus

How do you sex a Stegosaurus? Look at its back plates.
Clasped hands

What Happens When You Crack Your Knuckles?

Where does the sound of cracking knuckles come from, and is it dangerous?
Seagulls follow whales to eat anchovies.

The Sound of an Unknown Whale

Researchers might have identified one—and maybe even two—brand new species of whale.
Phytoplankton

Old Data, New Discoveries: Solving The Paradox of the Plankton

In 1961, G. E. Hutchinson first outlined what he called the paradox of the plankton. Over 50 years later, it may be solved.
SEM image of Milnesium tardigradum in active state

The Invincible Tardigrade

Tardigrades, aka water bears, are microscopic animals that are found in virtually any environment on Earth.
Blackpoll Warbler (Dendroica striata) on branch

Blackpoll Warblers: Tiny Bird, Huge Journey

Blackpoll warblers make a 1,500 mile, non-stop flight over the Atlantic
Rows of colorful tulips

Beautiful Stranger: The Tulip Comes to Stay

A cultural history of the tulip.
Brontosaurus

Brontosaurus is Back, Baby!

The mighty brontosaurus might be real after all, according to new analysis.