The Eyes Have It
The mysterious northern pygmy squid develops into a brilliant predator.
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Tiny Dancers
Even without true wings, a subspecies of Siberian flying squirrel endemic to Japan executes astonishing aerial acrobatics.
Beautiful Ugly
While the Asian sheepshead wrasse’s allure may be debatable, the fish’s color-changing, sex-changing abilities are hard to disregard.
Single Mom
In a delicate ritual that might last only a few minutes, this female squid demonstrates remarkable self-sufficiency.
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?
Allure of the Flower Hat
What looks like a flamboyant fashion accessory is actually this jelly's brilliant evolutionary strategy for attracting prey.
Mystic Minipizza
This might be your only chance to meet the best-named fish in the sea.
Head over Heels
To woo a potential mate, a male humpback whale pulls out some surprisingly smooth—and tender—moves.
Graceful Giant
Their record-setting heft doesn't stop blue whales from being surprisingly sinuous swimmers.
A Gathering of Giants
A photographer slips into the ocean to swim among hundreds of sperm whales—witnessing a rarely seen social spectacle.