Burial at Sea
The whitemargin stargazer’s ghoulish, upturned face allows the fish to bury its body in sand and nearly disappear—while watching for its next unsuspecting meal.
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Milt Meal
Marine creatures will do almost anything for a meal—including feasting on the sperm and eggs of spawning invertebrates.
The Art of the Catch
To bulk up for winter hibernation, Alaska’s brown bears employ a range of techniques for snaring salmon.
The Wonder of a Pale Whale
A curious calf with an atypical birthday suit is a good sign for southern right whales.
Saying “Ah!” at the Shrimp Spa
On coral reefs, an army of tiny cleaners eat their clients’ parasites, food particles, and dead skin, boosting biodiversity in the process.
Friends or Foes?
A flatworm and a sea squirt mingle in the tropical waters of West Papua, offering a glimpse into the complexity of interspecies relationships.
Pass the Pufferball
California sea lions and other marine mammals engage in complex play that prepares them for life, improves their well-being—and may be just plain fun.
The Bard and the Birds
The frilled collars of ruffs—and the birds’ elaborate mating rituals—are straight out of a Shakespearean drama.
The Eyes Have It
The mysterious northern pygmy squid develops into a brilliant predator.
The Reptile Who Plays Possum
Grass snakes fake death to avoid predation.
Milt Meal
Marine creatures will do almost anything for a meal—including feasting on the sperm and eggs of spawning invertebrates.
The Art of the Catch
To bulk up for winter hibernation, Alaska’s brown bears employ a range of techniques for snaring salmon.
The Wonder of a Pale Whale
A curious calf with an atypical birthday suit is a good sign for southern right whales.
Saying “Ah!” at the Shrimp Spa
On coral reefs, an army of tiny cleaners eat their clients’ parasites, food particles, and dead skin, boosting biodiversity in the process.
Friends or Foes?
A flatworm and a sea squirt mingle in the tropical waters of West Papua, offering a glimpse into the complexity of interspecies relationships.
Pass the Pufferball
California sea lions and other marine mammals engage in complex play that prepares them for life, improves their well-being—and may be just plain fun.
The Bard and the Birds
The frilled collars of ruffs—and the birds’ elaborate mating rituals—are straight out of a Shakespearean drama.
The Eyes Have It
The mysterious northern pygmy squid develops into a brilliant predator.
The Reptile Who Plays Possum
Grass snakes fake death to avoid predation.