The Eyes Have It
The mysterious northern pygmy squid develops into a brilliant predator.
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Plant Sex and the City
Plants around the world are adapting their reproductive strategies to survive on an increasingly urban planet.
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.
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.
Dancing for Their Lives
To cultivate long-lasting pair bonds, red-crowned cranes perform an intricate—and stunningly graceful—pas de deux.
Plant Sex and the City
Plants around the world are adapting their reproductive strategies to survive on an increasingly urban planet.
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.
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.
Dancing for Their Lives
To cultivate long-lasting pair bonds, red-crowned cranes perform an intricate—and stunningly graceful—pas de deux.