Scientists once thought that only humans and our closest relatives, chimps, were clever enough to use tools. But as our documenting of the natural world has gotten more detailed—and as we’ve become less haughty about our supposed superior intellect—we’ve found that many species are actually deft with sticks, stones,…
Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine has destroyed infrastructure and displaced about 5 million people from the country since last spring.
Oh, the Hugh manatee. A long-time fixture at the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, the 38-year-old manatee named Hugh died under unknown circumstances back in April. This week, new, graphic details about his demise are pitting federal agencies against the Florida aquarium about how best to preserve the vulnerable…
Like the orcas before them, the bottlenose dolphins have had enough. This past weekend, local reports from Japan noted several incidents of dolphins attacking and injuring swimmers, even in shallow waters.