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Cristina Ortiz
Thieving seagulls and the human snack wars: Shouting works
Thieving seagulls judge your every word. Shout loud, save your fries, and savor the sweet victory of a lunch defended. This is beach war!
November 17, 2025
Newly discovered sea anemone builds homes for hermit crabs
A newly discovered sea anemone secretes a substance that becomes a hardened home for hermit crabs. The animals have a mutually beneficial relationship.
November 10, 2025
The quiet tapir: Rainforest’s unsung hero
The tapir might look weird, with the body of a pig and the trunk of an elephant, but this gentle giant helps grow the forest.
November 3, 2025
Bats that shine in the dark are nature’s Halloween surprise
A team of scientists has discovered 6 bats that glow under ultraviolet light, but they don't know why. Here's why this is a mystery.
October 27, 2025
Kiwi: The bird that can’t fly and walks at night
The kiwi is probably the bird that least resembles a bird: it has tiny wings, doesn’t fly and looks like it has hair instead of feathers. Read more about it.
October 20, 2025
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
