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Elizabeth Preston

Elizabeth Preston is a freelance science journalist who has written for outlets including the New York Times, the Boston GlobeAudubon, Orion, and Science. Her book The Creatures' Guide to Caring will be published in May 2026. She lives near Boston.

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Elizabeth Preston's Latest Articles

Black & White Ruffed Lemur
Investigating a Treetop Baby Boom

Why a sudden spike in pregnancies in one Madagascan lemur population might actually be a bad sign for the species.

sprouting mangrove
How Some Trees Evolved to Birth Live Young

For mangroves, dropping babies in the dirt can be a big advantage.

A female firefly squid (Watasenia scintillans) releases her fertilized eggs in a long, blue, gelatinous strand.
Flashes of Brilliance

In a display that rivals even the most dazzling of firework shows, millions of squid gather off the coast of Japan each spring to perform a sparkling spawning ritual.

Cancer at Sea

A mysterious disease afflicting California sea lions is helping scientists understand the causes of cancer in all animals—including humans.