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Seagulls fly above a beach in Kuwait City during the 2019 partial solar eclipse event.

Animal Behavior During a Total Solar Eclipse Is Wild

The 2017 eclipse across North America generated some surprising data.

Jessica Leigh Hester March 11, 2024

A bottlenose dolphin in the Red Sea near the southern Israeli coastal city of Eilat.

Dolphins in the Red Sea May Use Coral to 'Self-Medicate'

Scientists observing a pod in the wild think the animals may choose specific species for a skin care wellness routine.

Ashley Stimpson June 7, 2022

A female orangutan and her three-year-old offspring from Central Kalimantan, Borneo; primatologists found the primates reduced social interaction in the wake of destructive fires.

How Orangutans Changed Their Behavior After Devastating Fires

Primatologists found the disaster's effects lingered years after the smoke cleared from Borneo's forests.

Bridget Alex April 5, 2022

If you make the mistake of pointing at a rainbow in Java, Indonesia, tradition dictates that you should plunge your finger into buffalo dung.

Even Rainbows Have a Dark Side

Humans were once united by the belief that you should never, ever point at one.

Kensy Cooperrider November 16, 2021

Dolphins just off the Peron Peninsula in Shark Bay, Australia.

Dolphins Help Those Who've Helped Them Before, Even When They're Not Friends

A new study in Australia shows that having a team is key to reproductive success.

Luna Shyr May 5, 2021

Two octopuses fight at Octopolis. The one on the left is about to jet away, fleeing.

When Usually Solitary Octopuses Get Together, Odd Things Happen

Observations from Octopolis and Octlantis.

Peter Godfrey-Smith December 14, 2020

You going this way?

The Surprising Diversity Among Schools of Fish

They're not a homogenous crowd.

Jessica Leigh Hester February 7, 2018

Hi! Can I help you?

Rats Can Trade Favors

The wildly social rodents will work for snacks.

Jessica Leigh Hester February 5, 2018

Some chameleons fluoresce under ultraviolet light.

Found: Fluorescent Patterns on Chameleons' Heads

A rare example of biofluorescence that isn't in the ocean.

Vittoria Traverso January 17, 2018

Majoid crabs, known as decorator crabs, are well-known for adorning their carapace with sponges, algae and marine debris.

Why Is This Crab Wearing Red and Green Pom-Poms?

It's not because it's getting into the holiday spirit.

Vittoria Traverso December 11, 2017

Let's try to scratch it out first.

Scratching When You're Stressed Might Help Keep You Out of a Scrap

Is there anything monkeys can't teach us?

Vittoria Traverso September 11, 2017