The Reservoir
In Bangladesh, a bat-borne virus you've probably never heard of is poised to become the next pandemic—and medicine alone may not be sufficient to stop it. Is an ecological intervention the answer?
Steven Bedard's Latest Articles
Spider House Rules
For these hunters, no right-sized target is off-limits—regardless of whether or not it has a backbone.
The Better to Bite You With
Finding—and defending—prime fruit-picking perches is no easy task in the rainforest, but toucans have a few tricks up their beaks.
The Long Haul
While its partner is away on a long-distance foraging expedition, this sooty albatross patiently holds down the nest and awaits its turn to find food—contributing to an equal partnership that will last a lifetime.
Double Fisted
Grabbing ahold with both claws, a crab defends itself—and steers the course of another species’ evolution.
Facing the Day
Before embarking on an icy fishing expedition in the Southern Ocean, king penguins pause to soak up the morning’s first light.
By the Skin of His Teeth
On the island of Nauru, a young noddy hunter practices a skill that’s been passed down for centuries—one that now requires more patience.
Mystic Minipizza
This might be your only chance to meet the best-named fish in the sea.
A Helping Hand
Specialized though it may be, Madagascar’s largest living lemur may need an extra hand to survive in a rapidly changing world.
Golden Hour
For these spectacular South American birds, the key to attracting a mate is finding—and fighting for—the right time and place to shine.
