Animals

Early exposure changes this songbird’s social life.
Alison F. Takemura, Contributor
Mound designs could improve autonomous robot networks.
Charles Q. Choi, Contributor
Appetizing scents can override alarm signals in honeybees.
Brian Owens, Contributor
Small, sneaky males invade mating sessions of the plainfin midshipman.
Alison F. Takemura, Contributor
Check out our infographic to learn more.
Abigail Malate, Staff Illustrator
Fatty layer covering snakeskin protects animal's underside against scrapes and wear.
Brian Owens, Contributor
Insects measure air currents to guide their migrations.
Rebecca Boyle, Contributor
New technology gives whales a flying checkup.
Peter Gwynne, Contributor
Stopping feral cats from overrunning the landscape and killing threatened species requires new tools.
Katharine Gammon, Contributor
Human activity forces dolphins and whales to shout.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Wearable tech could help cowboys spot sick animals sooner.
Brian Owens, Contributor