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Azteca ants live within cecropia trees.

forests

These Ants in Panama Are Masters of Damage Control

An incident with a slingshot led scientists to a greater understanding of the relationship between the insects and their host trees.

By Jonathan Moens
African baobabs—including the Big Tree—can live more than a thousand years.

science

How Old Is Zimbabwe’s Famed ‘Big Tree’?

The majestic African baobab has seen several growth spurts over its 1,200 or so years.

By Jonathan Moens
The Last Venezuelan Glacier team examines the recently exposed areas just below the Humboldt's glacier edge in 2019, more than 15,000 feet of elevation.

science

Studying New Life in the Shadow of Venezuela's Last Glacier

When ice goes, lichens and mosses move in and an entirely new ecosystem starts to take shape.

By Jonathan Moens
Greenland sharks often end up as bycatch on fishing vessels, and can be considered a nuisance.

science

What Does It Mean That Greenland Sharks Could Live for Hundreds of Years?

A languid fish has a story to tell about longevity, lifestyle, and loss.

By Jonathan Moens

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