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Famous First Reptile Fossil Wasn’t a Reptile After All Study uncovers gills and fish-like teeth in 345-million-year-old fossil, upending long-held ideas on origins of reptiles. New Study Points to Bats Originating in Europe New bat genome and fossil study, the largest ever, finds bats likely originated in Europe around 65 million years ago before goi
The Science Behind Singing Mice and Laughing Rats Male mice call to females in ultrasonic frequencies that, when slowed down, resemble songs. December 26, 2017 Fire Chaser Beetles Sense Heat from Miles Away Fire chaser beetles possess infrared sensors that detect heat from wildfires up to 80 miles away. December 22, 2017 For Squirrel Monkeys, Full-Color Vision is a Female-Only Trait Full-color vision is exclusive to female squirrel monkeys. December 15, 2017 99-Million-Year-Old Amber Contains First Evidence That Ticks Fed on Dinosaurs Ancient ticks fed on dinosaurs, playing a role in prehistoric ecosystems. December 12, 2017 Sluggish Sloths Have Little Use for Balance Research reveals how sloths’ slow pace affects their sense of balance, offering new perspectives on their unique adaptations. December 1, 2017 Why Penguins Can Only Taste Salty and Sour Foods Learn why penguins can only taste salty and sour foods, uncovering the evolutionary changes in their taste perception. November 22, 2017 That Time a Giant Dinosaur Balloon Was Inflated Inside the American Museum of Natural History Celebrate the debut of the giant dinosaur balloon, a highlight of the parade, blending art, science, and public engagement. November 22, 2017 Ultra-Sensitive Whiskers Let Mountain Lions “See” in the Dark Mountain lions use their highly sensitive whiskers to navigate and hunt in complete darkness, relying on tactile feedback. November 15, 2017 Extinct Gliding Mammal Changes Thinking About Ear Evolution Learn how the discovery of an extinct gliding mammal reshapes understanding of ear evolution in mammals. November 13, 2017 Birds of Prey Rely on Super Sight to Hunt Learn how birds of prey use their exceptional vision to locate and hunt their targets, showcasing adaptations for survival. November 9, 2017 The Star-Nosed Mole Has the World’s Most Sophisticated Sniffer See the 22 highly sensitive appendages that let this burrowing mammal navigate in the dark, in search of food. November 3, 2017 A New Approach to Combating Illegal Wildlife Trafficking Researchers recommend bringing scientists and economists together, for a holistic view of wildlife trade. October 13, 2017
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