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Cristina Ortiz
Not all bats are bloodsuckers! More on this Halloween icon
Bats might be spooky, but they pollinate flowers, control insect pests and have inspired scientists to improve human lives in many ways.
October 16, 2025
The pangolin: An armored, insect-controlling mammal
Covered in armor and curled in mystery, the pangolin is an endangered species in Asia and Africa. Learn more about them here.
October 13, 2025
3 snailfish discovered using advanced underwater technology
Researchers have identified 3 species of snailfish in the Pacific Ocean. Why is the discovery of these tiny animals so important?
September 15, 2025
Meet the snow leopard: the ghost of the mountains
The snow leopard is almost invisible in the snow. Its amazing camouflage has led people to call it the "ghost of the mountains."
September 8, 2025
Southern right whale returns on a tide of hope
The southern right whale is returning to south Australia in record numbers since 2016! That's thanks to 30 years of marine park protection.
August 31, 2025
Morning planets parade, plus the moon and stars!
Have you seen the morning planets parade? The moon joined forces with Venus and Jupiter to put on a great show. Mercury, Uranus and Neptune were there too!
August 22, 2025
Heat burst hits Granada, Spain, on Sunday, causing chaos
A heat burst is when a spike in temperatures and strong winds hit a localized area. Read about the heat burst in Granada, Spain, on Sunday.
August 18, 2025
Do whales and dolphins play together? Images and video here
Scientists studied interactions between whales and dolphins. In most cases, whales do not avoid dolphins and sometimes even socialize with them.
August 18, 2025
Venus and Jupiter conjunction. Plus meteors! See the images
Venus and Jupiter - the 2 brightest planets in Earth’s sky – were closest together for this year Monday morning. Here are the best images.
August 12, 2025
Pelicans are the masters of air, land and water
Pelicans have long, elegant necks, a distinctive throat pouch, and a deadly beak. Not even turtles can survive it. Pelicans swallow their prey in a single gulp.
August 4, 2025
