Toothed whales traded chewing for echolocation to evolve
Dolphins and other toothed whales–or Odontocetes–use their heads to create sounds that help them communicate, navigate, and hunt in their...
biology
Tiny worm with enormous eyes may have a ‘secret language’
Worm bodies might not seem all that interesting. However, a closer look can also reveal how some worms use extra...
Humans can’t hear these frogs screaming
Amphibians are known for their bright colors and their low and bellowing croaks that often announce when it is going...
These insects give off major red flags
Nature comes in wild colors, like the electric blue tarantulas and brightly spotted poison dart frogs. Named after bull fighters,...
New fossils of tiny, toothy early mammals could be a major missing link
The living mammal family tree is full of diverse species–big blue whales, great apes, bats, rodents, and humans, to name...
Spider conversations decoded with the help of machine learning and contact microphones
Arachnids are born dancers. After millions of years of evolution, many species rely on fancy footwork to communicate everything from...
We were very wrong about birds
An enormous asteroid crashed into the Earth about 65 million years ago. While terrestrial dinosaurs like the famed Tyrannosaurus rex...
These birds appear to be signaling ‘after you’
Non-verbal gestures are an integral part of how humans and some other organisms communicate, as with various sign languages and...
Sadly, these live-streamed bald eagle eggs likely won’t hatch
Though they’ve captivated the internet since late February, three eagle eggs in a nest in Southern California are unlikely to...
Ireland was once home to deer with massive 12-foot antlers
Ireland may not be home to any snakes, but the island’s actual natural past and present is still bustling with...
‘Spectacular’ new orchid species is pollinated by moths
Despite their reputation for being easy for aspiring plant parents to destroy, orchids can be found all over the planet....
Healthy reef soundscapes can help degraded coral reefs grow
Healthy reefs are known as vibrant homes for colorful corals and fish.. As with any bustling ecosystem, they have their...
