Wildlife

sea creature with large head and four feet leaving water

The Surprising Reason Animals Evolved to Have Necks

New biomechanical research suggests early tetrapod necks were stiff, evolving for forelimb locomotion rather than head mobility.

The Surprising Reason Animals Evolved to Have Necks

New biomechanical research suggests early tetrapod necks were stiff, evolving for forelimb locomotion rather than head mobility.

On the left, the SS United States ocean liner sits docked and rusting; on the right, farewell signs hang on a chain-link fence.

Crews Sink the Legendary SS United States Off Florida to Create the World’s Largest Artificial Reef

Poignant transformation as the SS United States becomes the world’s largest artificial reef off Destin, uniting history and marine life.

Crews Sink the Legendary SS United States Off Florida to Create the World’s Largest Artificial Reef

Poignant transformation as the SS United States becomes the world’s largest artificial reef off Destin, uniting history and marine life.

sea birds covered in oil swimming in the ocean

Strait of Hormuz Oil Slicks Devastate Fragile Gulf Ecosystems

Satellite images reveal devastating oil slicks in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening coral, mangroves and coastal communities.

Strait of Hormuz Oil Slicks Devastate Fragile Gulf Ecosystems

Satellite images reveal devastating oil slicks in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening coral, mangroves and coastal communities.

On the left, a deer carries an orange balloon in its mouth on a suburban sidewalk; on the right, a tagged deer stands in a dark forest.

Rescuers Cross a Freezing River Four Times to Save a Deer Trapped Inside a Halloween Pumpkin

DAWG rescued a pumpkin-headed deer in Livonia after ten days, treating dehydration and safely releasing the young buck.

Rescuers Cross a Freezing River Four Times to Save a Deer Trapped Inside a Halloween Pumpkin

DAWG rescued a pumpkin-headed deer in Livonia after ten days, treating dehydration and safely releasing the young buck.

chimp eating a banana outside near a tree

Chimp Sanctuary Delivers Food by Drone During Florida Floods

Uplifting account of a Florida chimpanzee sanctuary using drone delivery to keep 200 chimps safe and fed during flooding.

Chimp Sanctuary Delivers Food by Drone During Florida Floods

Uplifting account of a Florida chimpanzee sanctuary using drone delivery to keep 200 chimps safe and fed during flooding.

plastic pollution floating underwater

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch May Be Leaving a Visible Mark on the Ocean

Researchers suggest microplastics may be changing the Great Pacific Garbage Patch's color toward cyan, detectable from satellites.

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch May Be Leaving a Visible Mark on the Ocean

Researchers suggest microplastics may be changing the Great Pacific Garbage Patch's color toward cyan, detectable from satellites.