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Cristina Ortiz
Female bonobos rule the bonobo kingdom. Girl power!
Female bonobos wield power and influence by creating alliances with other females. The females don’t dominate the males but enjoy a high status.
May 5, 2025
Chimpanzees know how to party. Boozy fruit, anybody?
Do chimpanzees meet in parties to ingest alcohol like we do? For the first time, scientists have recorded chimps repeatedly eating and sharing fermented fruit.
April 28, 2025
The yak is an imposing giant of the high mountains
The yak is an imposing animal that lives in one of the most inhospitable regions on the planet: the Himalayas. How can it withstand the extreme cold?
April 21, 2025
Mexican burrowing toad looks like a deflated balloon
The Mexican burrowing toad is an expert digger. It can survive extreme conditions and plays a key role in maintaining healthy ecosystems.
April 14, 2025
How do bats avoid collisions in massive groups? Now we know!
Bats navigate in groups of hundreds of thousands, and still don't collide with each other. How do they do it? We finally know!
April 7, 2025
This amazing hummingbird chick looks like a caterpillar
Hummingbirds might be small, but they can have strong defense mechanisms. One hummingbird species is born with feathers resembling dangerous caterpillar hair.
March 31, 2025
Amazing iguanas conquered Fiji after a 5,000-mile journey
Iguanas are incredible reptiles that can live without food or water for long periods of time. They rafted 5,000 miles from North America to Fiji and Tonga.
March 24, 2025
A rare and elusive frog found again after 130 years
A frog was found again after 130 years! Learn how a the team of scientists finally found one of the rarest and most elusive amphibians.
March 17, 2025
Total lunar eclipse. Astonishing images here!
A total lunar eclipse was visible for many skywatchers around the world yesterday night. Did you see it? Here are some amazing images for you to enjoy.
March 14, 2025
Australian lyrebirds have a hidden skill for farming
Lyrebirds farm the microhabitat around them to attract small invertebrates. Once the prey grows large enough, these birds feast on them!
March 10, 2025
