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Madison Pobis is a science communicator and video producer based in Santa Cruz, California. Her multimedia content informs audiences about the scientific process, inspires wonder and appreciation for the ocean, and imagines creative solutions to environmental challenges. She holds a master’s degree in Environmental Communication from Stanford University.

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The Scent of Water

Most mammals can’t smell underwater, but Eurasian otters may have a way of sniffing out prey even while swimming.

Beguiling Intruder

Lionfish are hungry, long-lived, and extremely fertile invaders in their new-found Atlantic home.

Sphinx hawk moth (Hemeroplanes triptolemus) caterpillar, snake mimic species, Amarakaeri Communal Reserve, Maijuna, Rio Napo, Peru
Snake Fake

For a plump caterpillar with no defensive body parts, masquerading as a deadly viper is an effective adaptation for survival in the Peruvian Amazon.

African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus)
Strength in Numbers

A spirited game of tug-of-war is more than just a sweet moment among siblings—it’s a sign of an African wild dog pack with enough members to keep its pups both safe and well-fed.

humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) observed off the coast of Sri Lanka
Unexpected Playmate

A young humpback whale is spotted off the coast of Sri Lanka. Is it a sign of a promising trend, or just a fluke?

Peruvian Tarantula (Pamphobeteus sp.) adult, walking over Humming Frog (Chiasmocleis royi) without preying on it. Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios, Amazonia, Peru.
Enemy of My Enemy

An Amazonian frog finds refuge under the watchful compound gaze of a surprising guardian.

glowing sucker octopus (Stauroteuthis syrtensis)
Sucker Deception

Mesmerizing bioluminescence is a rare trait—and a clever lure—for this deep-sea drifter.

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