How do seals know how long to hold their breath?
The sea mammals may actually be able to sense the amount of oxygen in their blood—something we humans can't do.
The 'ugly' blobfish doesn't look like this—when it's underwater
So, blobfish don’t really look like melting ice cream in their natural environment. Underwater, they’re shaped like tadpoles: ...
7 places to see wildlife in the U.S. this spring
From wild ponies in Virginia to bison in Yellowstone, here are seven wildlife-rich destinations—and tips on how to be a ...
Scientists peeked underneath an iceberg and found a startling kaleidoscope of marine life
A hidden ecosystem of giant sea spiders, octopuses, and other stunning sea creatures shows how life can flourish even when ...
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We’ve got your daily fix of adorable baby animal photos
Joel Sartore's latest book, "National Geographic Photo Ark: Babies," captures the animal kingdom's most curious ... It is the largest hard-shelled sea turtle, has a vast range across most of ...
The stunning power of whale pee
Scientists have spent a lot of time thinking about how the nutrients in whale feces—also known as whale pump —benefit species ...
Why penguin poop makes krill swim for their lives
Climate change is also driving penguins to colonize new areas, or to stay in regions longer than they normally would, ...
These fish can spot their favorite divers (the ones with snacks)—here's how
For years, scientists felt like the fish they were watching watched them back. A new study suggests they can recognize a diver's outfit.
These ancient fish swam with the dinosaurs. They may not survive us.
For 162 million years, sturgeons have fended off everything they’ve faced. Now scientists are racing to save these living ...
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Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle
Found primarily in the Gulf of Mexico, but also as far north as Nova Scotia, Kemp’s ridleys are among the smallest sea turtles ... Highly migratory animals, they often travel hundreds of ...