Life’s Too Salty for These Shorebirds
In coastal India, water extraction for commercial salt pans is changing the habitat of the little stint.
Sep 6, 2019 | 850 words, about 4 minutes
Species: Birds
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One Great Shot: Chasing the Sardine Run
As predators hunt down the oily fish, so, too, does an intrepid photographer.
Aug 2, 2019 | 200 words, 1 photo
The Legacy of the Blob
From California to Alaska, animals born during the infamous Blob are coming of age.
Jul 22, 2019 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
Fighting Penguins Lead with Their Left
Like humans and a range of other animals, Magellanic penguins have a dominant side.
Jul 18, 2019 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
Killifish Eggs Can Survive Being Eaten
A fish egg hatched after passing through a swan’s digestive tract. The discovery lends credence to the idea that birds help fish spread to far-off lands.
Jul 11, 2019 | 500 words, about 2 minutes
How Animals Code Their Kids for Survival
Insights into epigenetics and inheritance show that some organisms can adapt to a changing world.
Apr 30, 2019 | 2,600 words, about 13 minutes
How to Count a Billion Birds
Each spring, billions of birds cross the Gulf of Mexico. New research is giving scientists a detailed look at the members of this massive migration.
Apr 18, 2019 | 800 words, about 4 minutes
Common Murres’ Incredible, Colorful Eggs
Female murres lay eggs with unique identifiable patterns.
Apr 17, 2019 | 600 words, about 3 minutes