Animals

The contents of a whale's stomach reveal more than just its diet.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Can experiments on insects say anything about human health?
Benjamin Plackett, Contributor
The reptile goes thirsty for up to half a year.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Hot dogs and donuts and bears, oh my!
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Chimps played more efficiently than human gamers.
Cat Ferguson, Contributor
Fungus-covered flies, fresh from a twelve-day trip to space, might have the answer.
Cat Ferguson, Contributor
Apart from humans, most animals cannot respond to rhythm.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Tiny organisms could replace controversial live animal testing.
Allison Jarrell, Contributor
New research finds that ants’ strength lies in their neck joints.
Katharine Gammon, Contributor
If foods are protein-rich, ants can't tell solid morsels from liquid.
Jyoti Madhusoodanan, Contributor
Findings could also explain why they're invisible to night-vision goggles.
Cat Ferguson, Contributor
A single mutation may account for lethal animal's toxin.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor