How The Near Extinction of Indian Vultures Led to Disaster
The populations of the nine species of Indian vultures began to plummet in the 1990s
Baby Sea Turtles and the “Lost Year”
Scientists have a way to follow baby sea turtles during their frantic first hours of life.
Lights! Camera! Anglerfish!
For the first time, scientists have footage of the black sea devil anglerfish Melanocetus sp. in its natural environment.
The Improbable Fanged Deer of Afghanistan
Last seen more than a half century ago, a rare fanged deer has been rediscovered in Afghanistan
Arms Races Among (Other) Animals
While the concept of an arms race might seem uniquely human, it is actually widely documented in the rest of the animal kingdom as well.
Mushrooms!
Mushrooms may seem like humble life forms, but they are very much wrapped up in the human experience.
Back from Extinction, But Not Safe: Captive Breeding Restores a Giant Galapagos Tortoise
The Española giant tortoise, once feared extinct, has a viable population again.
When Faced with Competition, Florida Lizards Simply Evolve Faster
When faced with an invasive competitor, Florida anole lizards took only 15 years to evolve a response.