Animals

  1. Genetics

    Malaria parasite doesn’t pass drug immunity to its offspring

    Malaria parasites resistant to the antimalarial drug atovaquone die in mosquitoes, a new study finds.

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  2. Animals

    Pied flycatchers cruise nonstop for days to cross the Sahara

    Teeny, tiny passerine birds called pied flycatchers fly day and night during their annual migration south across the Sahara.

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  3. Climate

    Pollen becoming bee junk food as CO2 rises

    Rising CO2 lowers protein content in pollen, threatening nutrition for bees.

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  4. Oceans

    Readers question ocean health

    Ocean plastics, ant behavior, pollution solutions and more in reader feedback.

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  5. Animals

    A sperm whale’s head is built for ramming

    Computer simulations of a sperm whale’s head show that an organ called the junk may help protect the brain when ramming other whales — or ships.

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  6. Animals

    Piggybacking tadpoles are epic food beggars

    Tadpoles beg so frantically among mimic poison frogs that researchers check to see whether they’re just scamming.

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  7. Life

    ‘Wild Ways’ showcases need for wildlife corridors

    The TV documentary 'Wild Ways' shows how wildlife corridors bridge the gap between isolated populations of animals.

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  8. Animals

    Mama birds pay attention to more than chicks’ begging

    Whether a mama bird decides to feed her offspring depends on more than just who begs most — her environment is a big factor, a new study finds.

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  9. Animals

    Ancient arthropod kept its brood close

    A newly discovered ancient arthropod may offer clues on the evolution of parenting styles.

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  10. Animals

    Ants’ antennae both send and receive chemical signals

    Ants use their antennae to identify nest-mates and potential invaders. But antennae also produce the key compounds that ants use to tell friend from foe.

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  11. Animals

    Ant antennae provide chemical ID

    Ants use their antennae to identify nest-mates and potential invaders. But antennae also produce the key compounds that ants use to tell friend from foe.

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  12. Life

    New habitat monitoring tools find hope for tigers

    Free tools such Google Earth Engine and Global Forest Watch show there’s still enough forest left for tigers — if it’s protected.

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