Whale Sharks Get International Protection
Whale sharks, the largest fish in the ocean, have been getting caught in commercial tuna fishing nets. New regulations may protect them.
Category: Zoology
Harlequin Filefish Uses Smell to Fool Predators
Harlequin filefish can disguise their smell to hide from predators. In fact, they can make themselves smell like coral instead…
Honey Bees Need Less Environmental Stress
Honey bees are threatened by the parasitic Varroa mite, insecticides, and a host of other factors. Scientists have a possible solution.
Birds Bond After Team Fights
As any fan of Hitchcock knows, birds often work together and, when threatened by rivals, are capable of marshaling their…
Fanged Musk Deer Found Alive in Afghanistan
The endangered Kashmir fanged musk deer and its unusual set of fangs hasn’t been seen in about 60 years, until 2014.
Running Robots May Be Inspired by Birds
In preparation for building better running robots, researchers have made useful discoveries about some of nature’s most energy efficient bipeds…
How Humans, Birds, and Grasshoppers Breathe
This informative illustration of how three different animals breathe is the work of Eleanor Lutz, a designer with a degree…
Saving the Honey Bees with Microscopic Bugs
For several decades, honey bees have been ravaged by a deadly disease that kills their babies and leads to the…
Florida Lizards are Evolving, Fast
In the span of just 15 years, scientists have documented native lizards evolving rapidly in response to pressure from an invasive species.
Bluefin Killifish Flamboyant Fin Colors
Fish use their fins for swimming, but fins can also advertise a fish’s social status and health. In a new…