The Tuna Herders
Climate change has forced these Galápagos sea lions to turn to a new food source. Since they can't outswim their prey, they use wits and teamwork instead.
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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.
Sounds of Survival
A quest to record a quiet frog’s call may mean the difference between its survival and its extinction.
It’s a Wasp-Eat-Caterpillar World
Shockingly, being eaten alive by dozens of hungry wasp larvae may have its advantages.
Lens of Time: The Art of Staying Stable
A tiny copper cannonball is no match for this hawkmoth's hovering prowess.
Flashes of Brilliance
In a display that rivals even the most dazzling of firework shows, millions of squid gather off the coast of Japan each spring to perform a sparkling spawning ritual.
Lens of Time: Growing Against the Odds
As reefs endure another onslaught, scientists are taking a closer look at how corals live and grow—and what may enable some of them to persist in a changing world.
Picture of Health
Despite myriad threats, some coral reefs are thriving, or rebounding, suggesting it may be far too early to write the obituary for these critical ecosystems.
The Big Picture 2018
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.
Lens of Time: Huddle Masters
Emperor penguins just may be the best huddlers on Earth—and scientists are finally revealing the secrets to their success.
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.
Sounds of Survival
A quest to record a quiet frog’s call may mean the difference between its survival and its extinction.
It’s a Wasp-Eat-Caterpillar World
Shockingly, being eaten alive by dozens of hungry wasp larvae may have its advantages.
Lens of Time: The Art of Staying Stable
A tiny copper cannonball is no match for this hawkmoth's hovering prowess.
Flashes of Brilliance
In a display that rivals even the most dazzling of firework shows, millions of squid gather off the coast of Japan each spring to perform a sparkling spawning ritual.
Lens of Time: Growing Against the Odds
As reefs endure another onslaught, scientists are taking a closer look at how corals live and grow—and what may enable some of them to persist in a changing world.
Picture of Health
Despite myriad threats, some coral reefs are thriving, or rebounding, suggesting it may be far too early to write the obituary for these critical ecosystems.
The Big Picture 2018
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.
Lens of Time: Huddle Masters
Emperor penguins just may be the best huddlers on Earth—and scientists are finally revealing the secrets to their success.