Elephant seals help scientists explore the twilight zone
Elephant seals fitted with biomonitors bring back data from the deep ocean, where people can't easily go.
World’s smallest snake spotted in Barbados after 20 years
The Barbados threadsnake is about the width of a spaghetti noodle and spends most of its time underground.
Are wolves scared of humans?
The wolf gets a bad rap in fairy tales, like "Little Red Riding Hood," where poor Grandma is swallowed up whole. But is the “big bad wolf” actually scared of us?
Hope for the world’s rarest crocodile
Scientists and Indigenous community members are working together to protect the Philippine crocodile.
How do you restore plants in the deserts of Argentina?
Oil drilling in the Monte Desert has wiped many areas of their plants. But researchers have found that digging furrows can help plants grow back.
Trees in Niger’s school yards provide shade and education
Trees help students learn by cooling school yards.
AI used to ID giraffes
A new AI algorithm is helping scientists study and protect our long-necked friends.
Mystery solved! Scientists discover how the greater noctule bat hunts birds
A small biologger device fitted to bats recorded the capture of a European robin.
How to tell if anteaters are stressed out
Scientists are using tiny heart monitors to learn how anteaters and other animals respond to changes in their environment.
Scientists turn to eDNA to learn which animal species live in the Amazon rainforest
Environmental DNA is genetic material that animals shed.
Howler monkey roars and other sounds of the Amazon rainforest
Scientists Mark and Jackie are on a mission to capture weird, wonderful, and loud animal sounds.
Tech for tortoises
Learn how the iButton is helping scientists study and protect an endangered desert tortoise.
The Lemur world at night
Lemurs share the night with plant and animal neighbors, all trying to survive and reproduce. Let’s meet seven of them.
Why are some lemurs nocturnal?
Around 70% of lemurs are nocturnal, but why? Find out in this Q&A with lemur scientists Marina Blanco and Lydia Greene.
Meet the mouse lemurs
The mouse lemurs of Madagascar are the world’s smallest primates. Scientist Veronarindra Ramananjato gives us a peek into their fascinating lives.
Fun facts about army ants
Army ants are portrayed as monsters in movies and books, but the real animals are much more interesting than that.
Fun facts about tuna: Uncanned and wild
Get to know wild tuna ...
Koalas sleep all the time — but why? Fun facts about koalas
Have you ever wanted to do nothing but eat and sleep? You may just be a koala.
African giant pouched rats gear up to fight wildlife crime
A group of scientists in Tanzania is training giant pouched rats to sniff out illegal wildlife products, like pangolin scales, elephant ivory, and rhino horn.
Clue me in: Whose nose?
Calling all nature detectives! Can you figure out which animals these noses belong to?
Meet the puma
Did you know? Pumas hold the record for the animal with the most common names!
Wild cats: Big cats and small cats
We all know the house cat, but did you know there are 40 living species of wild cats? Find out the difference between big cats and small cats and test your memory skills at ...
Spot the difference: School of rays
Can you spot the 10 differences?
Learn about seed dispersal
Many plants have evolved traits that help them spread their seeds. How a seed moves away from its parent plant is called seed dispersal.
Clue me in: The animal egg mystery
Calling all nature detectives! Can you figure out which animals these eggs come from? Use the images and clues to solve the puzzle.
My Earth Journal: One Earth activity
Celebrate Earth and our wild neighbors with this activity.
Nature art challenge: Light in the deep sea
Create an artwork featuring incredible bioluminescent creatures like anglerfish, lanternfish, and jellyfish.
Color and learn: Mangroves matter
Gather your pencils or markers and bring this mangrove forest to life!
How to draw a shoebill
Learn how to draw this prehistoric-looking wetland bird!
How to draw a helmeted guinea fowl
Learn how to draw a speckled guinea fowl. And discover fun facts!
How to draw: Lion, leopard, cheetah
Here are some tips for drawing your favorite African cats! We recommend using a pencil to draw so you can erase unwanted lines. Outline final lines in black or brown and color...
How to draw: Black-and-white ruffed lemur
Learn how to draw a black-and-white ruffed lemur with this tutorial from artist Katy Tanis.
How to draw: Ring-tailed lemur!
Created by Zahzu, for the World Lemur Festival.