Kakapo Comeback
As New Zealand’s odd “owl parrot” plods toward recovery, its ultimate survival hinges on a nationwide effort to eradicate millions of invasive predators.
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Eradication Nation
New Zealand has an ambitious plan to wipe out invasive predators. Can the island country pull it off in time to save its iconic native birds?
Last Grasp
To catch and swallow their prey, these eels use both an obvious set of tools and an even more remarkable secret weapon.
Lens of Time: Secrets of Schooling
Shimmering schools of fish have dazzled scientists for centuries with their synchronized maneuvers. Now, high-speed video is revealing how—and why—they do it.
A Moth’s-Eye View
Even the commonest of creatures can reveal stunning beauty (and impressive ingenuity) upon closer inspection.
Catch of the Day
Octopus is on the menu for this Cape fur seal—and the powerful predator has developed a surprisingly effective method for preparing its meal.
Greatest Shoal on Earth
One of the planet’s most massive migrations, the KwaZulu-Natal sardine run triggers a dazzling feeding frenzy off the coast of South Africa.
Venomous Weaponry
Nature’s arsenal contains thousands of venomous creatures and a diverse array of armaments that are as brilliant, varied, and surprising as the creatures that wield them.
Savanna Socialites
In spotted hyena society, it's not the strength of the bite, but a strong network of allies that matters most.
Lens of Time: Velvet Worms—Secret of the Slime
Physics and biology meet to create one of the world's strangest weapons: the slime cannon.
Eradication Nation
New Zealand has an ambitious plan to wipe out invasive predators. Can the island country pull it off in time to save its iconic native birds?
Last Grasp
To catch and swallow their prey, these eels use both an obvious set of tools and an even more remarkable secret weapon.
Lens of Time: Secrets of Schooling
Shimmering schools of fish have dazzled scientists for centuries with their synchronized maneuvers. Now, high-speed video is revealing how—and why—they do it.
A Moth’s-Eye View
Even the commonest of creatures can reveal stunning beauty (and impressive ingenuity) upon closer inspection.
Catch of the Day
Octopus is on the menu for this Cape fur seal—and the powerful predator has developed a surprisingly effective method for preparing its meal.
Greatest Shoal on Earth
One of the planet’s most massive migrations, the KwaZulu-Natal sardine run triggers a dazzling feeding frenzy off the coast of South Africa.
Venomous Weaponry
Nature’s arsenal contains thousands of venomous creatures and a diverse array of armaments that are as brilliant, varied, and surprising as the creatures that wield them.
Savanna Socialites
In spotted hyena society, it's not the strength of the bite, but a strong network of allies that matters most.
Lens of Time: Velvet Worms—Secret of the Slime
Physics and biology meet to create one of the world's strangest weapons: the slime cannon.