Wildlife

Underwater Mud Waves Near Africa Reveal the Birth of the Atlantic Ocean

Underwater Mud Waves Near Africa Reveal the Birth of the Atlantic Ocean

Beneath the seafloor off West Africa, scientists found towering waves of ancient mud—evidence of a violent underwater waterfall that helped tear continents apart.

Underwater Mud Waves Near Africa Reveal the Birth of the Atlantic Ocean

Beneath the seafloor off West Africa, scientists found towering waves of ancient mud—evidence of a violent underwater waterfall that helped tear continents apart.

One of Grizzly Bear 399's Four Famous Cubs Killed By Car

One of Grizzly Bear 399's Four Famous Cubs Killed By Car

The world mourned last fall when 399 was killed by a vehicle. Now, one of her most famous offspring has met the same fate.

One of Grizzly Bear 399's Four Famous Cubs Killed By Car

The world mourned last fall when 399 was killed by a vehicle. Now, one of her most famous offspring has met the same fate.

Invasive Crab Discovery Triggers Alarm in Columbia River

Invasive Crab Discovery Triggers Alarm in Columbia River

A crab with furry claws and a destructive reputation just turned up in the Columbia River — and it’s not supposed to be here.

Invasive Crab Discovery Triggers Alarm in Columbia River

A crab with furry claws and a destructive reputation just turned up in the Columbia River — and it’s not supposed to be here.

Forest Service Cuts Strip Fire Response Readiness as Wildfire Season Looms

Forest Service Cuts Strip Fire Response Readiness as Wildfire Season Looms

Thousands of trained wildfire responders have vanished from the Forest Service ranks—just as peak fire season ignites.

Forest Service Cuts Strip Fire Response Readiness as Wildfire Season Looms

Thousands of trained wildfire responders have vanished from the Forest Service ranks—just as peak fire season ignites.

Scientists Capture First Ever Live Footage of the Painted Swellshark

Scientists Capture First Ever Live Footage of the Painted Swellshark

For the first time ever, researchers have captured live footage of the painted swellshark in its natural deep-sea habitat off Timor-Leste’s coast!

Scientists Capture First Ever Live Footage of the Painted Swellshark

For the first time ever, researchers have captured live footage of the painted swellshark in its natural deep-sea habitat off Timor-Leste’s coast!

Beautiful and Secretive Sea Slugs Hold Toxins and Underwater Super Powers

Beautiful and Secretive Sea Slugs Hold Toxins and Underwater Super Powers

They can steal stingers from jellyfish, photosynthesize sunlight like plants, and flaunt colors that warn predators to back off. Sea slugs are not your average ocean critters.

Beautiful and Secretive Sea Slugs Hold Toxins and Underwater Super Powers

They can steal stingers from jellyfish, photosynthesize sunlight like plants, and flaunt colors that warn predators to back off. Sea slugs are not your average ocean critters.