The Snowshoe Effect
The Svalbard rock ptarmigan, Earth’s northernmost land bird, is finely tuned for winter survival.
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Glowing from Within
With more scientists and artists turning their attention to bioluminescence, new information about glowing fungi is coming to light.
Tricks of the Trunk
With their dexterous trunks, bush elephants satisfy their enormous appetites and transform the landscape.
Mom on the Menu
Centipede mothers don’t just protect their young—some become their offspring’s first meal.
The Heaven and Earth Bird
The green-crowned brilliant is one of over 360 species of hummingbirds, feathered flying jewels that have fascinated people the world over.
Machiavellian Mothering
These solitary bees rely on deceit to provide for their offspring.
The Bird Who Needs Less
Little bustards thrive when farmers scale back.
A Snout of Significance
This Ecuadorian lizard uses its remarkable proboscis for wooing, not warring.
Slow-Speed Chase
Off the coast of Hawai‘i, two well-armored invertebrates face off.
Slime Sense
A wildly variable group of single-celled organisms shows intelligent behavior.
Glowing from Within
With more scientists and artists turning their attention to bioluminescence, new information about glowing fungi is coming to light.
Tricks of the Trunk
With their dexterous trunks, bush elephants satisfy their enormous appetites and transform the landscape.
Mom on the Menu
Centipede mothers don’t just protect their young—some become their offspring’s first meal.
The Heaven and Earth Bird
The green-crowned brilliant is one of over 360 species of hummingbirds, feathered flying jewels that have fascinated people the world over.
Machiavellian Mothering
These solitary bees rely on deceit to provide for their offspring.
The Bird Who Needs Less
Little bustards thrive when farmers scale back.
A Snout of Significance
This Ecuadorian lizard uses its remarkable proboscis for wooing, not warring.
Slow-Speed Chase
Off the coast of Hawai‘i, two well-armored invertebrates face off.
Slime Sense
A wildly variable group of single-celled organisms shows intelligent behavior.
