Animal Discoveries

Read the latest animal discoveries and groundbreaking wildlife research. From endangered species to genetic adaptations and cutting-edge conservation efforts, learn how scientists are reshaping our understanding of the animal kingdom. 

California's Wolves Have Returned After a Century. But at What Cost?

Animals
California's Wolves Have Returned After a Century. But at What Cost?
California's Wolves Have Returned After a Century. But at What Cost?

The First Photos of Snow Leopards in the Wild

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The First Photos of Snow Leopards in the Wild
The First Photos of Snow Leopards in the Wild

These Seabirds Are So Full of Plastic They’re Starving to Death

Animals
These Seabirds Are So Full of Plastic They’re Starving to Death
These Seabirds Are So Full of Plastic They’re Starving to Death

Stopping the Next Great Honeybee Killer—Before It Reaches the U.S.

Animals
Stopping the Next Great Honeybee Killer—Before It Reaches the U.S.
Stopping the Next Great Honeybee Killer—Before It Reaches the U.S.

Paul Theroux's Journey Down Africa’s Mighty Zambezi River

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Paul Theroux's Journey Down Africa’s Mighty Zambezi River
Paul Theroux's Journey Down Africa’s Mighty Zambezi River

How to Save the World’s Largest Lemurs? Listen to Their Songs.

Animals
How to Save the World’s Largest Lemurs? Listen to Their Songs.
How to Save the World’s Largest Lemurs? Listen to Their Songs.

A Beginner’s Guide to Photographing Birds

Animals
A Beginner’s Guide to Photographing Birds
A Beginner’s Guide to Photographing Birds

Do Gorillas Laugh? Grieve? Could They Fight a Hippopotamus?

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Do Gorillas Laugh? Grieve? Could They Fight a Hippopotamus?
Do Gorillas Laugh? Grieve? Could They Fight a Hippopotamus?

It Took 20,000 Shots to Capture This Extraordinary Moment

Photography
It Took 20,000 Shots to Capture This Extraordinary Moment
It Took 20,000 Shots to Capture This Extraordinary Moment

How This Zombie Foot is Helping Scientists Fight Stingray Strikes

Animals
How This Zombie Foot is Helping Scientists Fight Stingray Strikes
How This Zombie Foot is Helping Scientists Fight Stingray Strikes

What Happens When Your New Cat Species Goes Mega-Viral?

Animals
What Happens When Your New Cat Species Goes Mega-Viral?
What Happens When Your New Cat Species Goes Mega-Viral?

16 Striking Photos From This Year’s Best Wildlife Photographers

Photography
16 Striking Photos From This Year’s Best Wildlife Photographers
16 Striking Photos From This Year’s Best Wildlife Photographers

Thinking About Plague? Consider the Marmot.

Animals
Thinking About Plague? Consider the Marmot.
Thinking About Plague? Consider the Marmot.

How We Fell Out of Love With Pigeons

Animals
How We Fell Out of Love With Pigeons
How We Fell Out of Love With Pigeons

The Race to Rescue Orangutans From Indonesia's Raging Fires

Animals
The Race to Rescue Orangutans From Indonesia's Raging Fires
The Race to Rescue Orangutans From Indonesia's Raging Fires
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