Snuggle for Survival
Teamwork helps the world’s largest penguin species thrive under the harshest conditions.
Reproduction
Latest in Reproduction
Single Mom
In a delicate ritual that might last only a few minutes, this female squid demonstrates remarkable self-sufficiency.
Hanging with Dad
A male African jacana has his feathers full while navigating Botswana’s rich but treacherous wetlands.
Are You My Mother?
Before a timber rattlesnake mom leaves her babies to fend for themselves, she passes on an important piece of information: her scent.
Strength in Numbers
A spirited game of tug-of-war is more than just a sweet moment among siblings—it’s a sign of an African wild dog pack with enough members to keep its pups both safe and well-fed.
The Long Haul
While its partner is away on a long-distance foraging expedition, this sooty albatross patiently holds down the nest and awaits its turn to find food—contributing to an equal partnership that will last a lifetime.
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.
The Ice Frog Cometh
Living at the extreme edge of its range, an alpine frog begins its breeding season with a march across a rather forbidding landscape.
Up in Arms
A pair of male stag beetles bring their oversized mandibles to bear in the age-old fight to find a mate.
Single Mom
In a delicate ritual that might last only a few minutes, this female squid demonstrates remarkable self-sufficiency.
Hanging with Dad
A male African jacana has his feathers full while navigating Botswana’s rich but treacherous wetlands.
Are You My Mother?
Before a timber rattlesnake mom leaves her babies to fend for themselves, she passes on an important piece of information: her scent.
Strength in Numbers
A spirited game of tug-of-war is more than just a sweet moment among siblings—it’s a sign of an African wild dog pack with enough members to keep its pups both safe and well-fed.
The Long Haul
While its partner is away on a long-distance foraging expedition, this sooty albatross patiently holds down the nest and awaits its turn to find food—contributing to an equal partnership that will last a lifetime.
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.
The Ice Frog Cometh
Living at the extreme edge of its range, an alpine frog begins its breeding season with a march across a rather forbidding landscape.
Up in Arms
A pair of male stag beetles bring their oversized mandibles to bear in the age-old fight to find a mate.