Ideally we'd seal these items off in a dark ... the occasional Indian canoe or plesiosaur skeleton on the walls. "We were the first Smithsonian building to be fully wired for Internet ...

This elephant skeleton commands the room with silent dignity ... Marine mammals receive special attention, with specimens ranging from dolphins to seals. Seeing these animals as skeletons reveals ...

Earl and I went to California, and we were mugged. By whales. Three humpbacks. “Mugged” is the official term, meaning we were ...

It may take 100 years for the southern elephant seal colony of Península Valdés in Argentine Patagonia to look like it did in ...

Young tegus are emerald green with black markings and a tail that has yellow and black bands. Over several months and after ...

The endangered sea creature, known for its reclusive nature, has re-emerged out of the shadows By Jennie Rothenberg Gritz Photograph by Bruno D’Amicis A monk seal in southern Greece. Females ...

Apr. 14, 2025 — Some fruit flies sacrifice sleep to avoid parasites like mites. Researchers discovered marked differences in gene expression related to metabolism in the hypervigilant ..

Apr. 16, 2025 — A study suggests that Homo sapiens may have benefited from the use of ochre and tailored clothing during a period of increased UV light 41,000 years ago, during the Laschamps ...