Prince of Darkness
Helmet jellyfish have taken over a Norwegian fjord, demonstrating the species’ tenacity and offering clues about environmental factors that can upend an ecosystem.
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Bounty Hunter
When the Cape fur seals along the Namibian coast have their pups each December, the desert’s top scavengers become seal-hunting specialists.
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.
Life on the Rocks
To learn how life on Earth first began—and how it might evolve elsewhere in the universe—scientists are probing rocks deep beneath the ocean's surface.
Fire on the Reef
Normally invisible to humans, fluorescent light shows like the one this fireworm puts on are helping medical researchers fight disease.
Making Tracks
For some snakes, taking the path of least resistance requires getting off the ground.
Up in Arms
A pair of male stag beetles bring their oversized mandibles to bear in the age-old fight to find a mate.
Aliens of the Deep
From transparent bodies and glowing appendages to motion-sensing cells, these denizens of the deep are highly adapted for life in a world without light.