Lens of Time: Jaw Jumpers
Sometimes the best solution to a sticky situation is a quick escape, and few escapes are faster than a trap-jaw ant’s.
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Sucker Deception
Mesmerizing bioluminescence is a rare trait—and a clever lure—for this deep-sea drifter.
Ghosts of the Everglades
Clinging to survival in shrinking swamps, ghost orchids are so elusive that their pollinators have remained unknown—until now. One team’s findings may help to save both the flower and its threatened home.
The Big Picture 2019
From the beautiful to the bizarre, this photographic showcase of life on Earth shines a light on some of our planet's most amazing species and places.
Deathly Beautiful
This picturesque battle between a blue dragon sea slug and a Portuguese man o’ war is a matter of life or death—for both parties.
Plight of the Platypus
The more scientists learn about this strange, elusive species, the more concerned they become about its future. But these new insights may ultimately help to save it.
Mighty Mom
One of the most attentive of all insect parents, this tiny treehopper fiercely defends her offspring until they're fully grown, using her thorn-shaped headdress as both shield and intimidation tool.
Allure of the Flower Hat
What looks like a flamboyant fashion accessory is actually this jelly's brilliant evolutionary strategy for attracting prey.
Mobile Home
This caterpillar combines next-level camouflage and shelter-building to disappear into one of the most vibrant and biodiverse ecosystems on the planet.
Spider House Rules
For these hunters, no right-sized target is off-limits—regardless of whether or not it has a backbone.
Sucker Deception
Mesmerizing bioluminescence is a rare trait—and a clever lure—for this deep-sea drifter.
Ghosts of the Everglades
Clinging to survival in shrinking swamps, ghost orchids are so elusive that their pollinators have remained unknown—until now. One team’s findings may help to save both the flower and its threatened home.
The Big Picture 2019
From the beautiful to the bizarre, this photographic showcase of life on Earth shines a light on some of our planet's most amazing species and places.
Deathly Beautiful
This picturesque battle between a blue dragon sea slug and a Portuguese man o’ war is a matter of life or death—for both parties.
Plight of the Platypus
The more scientists learn about this strange, elusive species, the more concerned they become about its future. But these new insights may ultimately help to save it.
Mighty Mom
One of the most attentive of all insect parents, this tiny treehopper fiercely defends her offspring until they're fully grown, using her thorn-shaped headdress as both shield and intimidation tool.
Allure of the Flower Hat
What looks like a flamboyant fashion accessory is actually this jelly's brilliant evolutionary strategy for attracting prey.
Mobile Home
This caterpillar combines next-level camouflage and shelter-building to disappear into one of the most vibrant and biodiverse ecosystems on the planet.
Spider House Rules
For these hunters, no right-sized target is off-limits—regardless of whether or not it has a backbone.