In male dolphin alliances, ‘everybody knows your name’
It's not uncommon in dolphin society for males to form long-lasting alliances with other males, sometimes for decades. Now, after studying bottlenose dolphins in...
Algal partner responds to climate-change stresses more strongly than coral host
A new study puts a surprising twist into our understanding of how coral reefs react to ocean warming and acidification and may offer an...
In a hole in a tunicate there lived a hobbit: New shrimp species named...
A new species of shrimp was named after Tolkien's Bilbo Baggins thanks to its small size and hairy feet. The new species, Odontonia bagginsi,...
Scientists use 4D scanning to predict behavior of volcanoes
Scientists are using the latest in 4D technology to predict the behavior of lava flows and its implications for volcanic eruptions. The results explain...
Australian lizard scares away predators with ultra-violet tongue
Researchers investigate how the blue-tongued skink uses a full-tongue display to deter attacking predators.
Bad news becomes hysteria in crowds, new research shows
News stories about terrorism, disease outbreaks, natural disasters, and other potential threats become increasingly negative, inaccurate and hysterical when passed from person to person,...
Dolphins deliberately killed for use as bait in global fisheries
Ahead of World Oceans Day, new research exposes the practice of killing of aquatic mammals, including some listed as endangered, for the express purpose...
Deadly behavior-modifying weapon identified in insect-world chemical arms race
New research joins the dots between zombie ants, an insect-world arms race and the search for new antibiotics. Scientists probing one of the mysteries...
How much is wildlife tourism affecting the animals it targets?
A new study reveals that white shark activity increases dramatically when the animals are interacting with cage-diving operators.
Desert bighorn sheep are crossing Interstate 40 in California
Desert bighorn sheep are able to climb steep, rocky terrain with speed and agility. New research shows that they can cross a four-lane highway.
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Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action
A report by 43 wildlife experts warns that without changes now, many of Earth's most iconic species will be lost forever.
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Do you see a devil in this orchid?
Named for 'el diablo' himself, a new and extremely rare orchid species reveals a wicked heart.
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Florida man arrested for stealing sea turtle eggs
He's given a whole new meaning to "poached eggs."
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Rare blindcat found in US, could prove water-filled caves connect Texas and Mexico
The extremely rare cave-dwelling albino fish with no eyes, the Mexican blindcat, has previously only been known to exist in Mexico.
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10 magical places saved by endangered species
In our efforts to save animals at risk of extinction, we've saved some extraordinary places as well.
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