Browse Bulletins
When Carnivores Took to the Water
An AMNH scientist finds clues to carnivore evolution in the inner ear.
Opening Up the Pocket Shark
AMNH scientists virtually dissect a rare and fragile pocket shark.
Sea Creatures Face the Acid Test
An AMNH scientist looks into the mysterious extinction of ammonites.
Skull X-Rays Reconstruct Extinct Carnivores’ Bite
Models from scans help decipher ancient animals’ diets.
Scientists Save Penguin Chicks
Conservationists provide a lifeline for malnourished birds.
Egg Patterns Identify Intruders
Software shows how pattern recognition could thwart nest invaders.
Chernobyl’s Birds Adapt to Radiation
Birds in contaminated zone are healthier than expected.
Habitat Corridors Benefit Isolated Plants
Linking habitats helps seeds spread.
Chemical Defense Aids “Crazy Ant” Invasion
Erratic southern invaders repel rivals with acid.
Biodiversity Unveiled: New Animal Discoveries of 2013
Scientists identify thousands of new species.
Slow Loris Venom: Solving a Toxic Puzzle
A new study of the world’s only venomous primate.
Declining Sea Ice Affects Caribou
Earlier Arctic plant growth is too early for migrating caribou.
Dung Beetles Mediate Methane
Dung beetles reduce harmful methane emissions in cow droppings.
Has Madagascar Maxed Out Its Diversity?
Madagascar's biodiversity boom ended long ago.
Comeback Frog Revives an Ancient Lineage
A frog declared extinct nearly two decades ago reappears in Israel.
17-Year Cicadas Emerge in Eastern U.S.
After 17 years underground, red-eyed Brood II cicadas emerge.
Fish Biodiversity Protects Coral Reefs
Diversity in algae-eating fish protects coral from toxic seaweed.
Ancestor of All Placental Mammals Identified
A new study identifies a likely ancestor to all placental mammals.
Bat Succeeds at Part-Time Pollination
A short-nosed bat bests its nectar-drinking cousin at pollination.
Rarest Whale on Earth Identified in New Zealand
DNA evidence identifies the world’s rarest whale.
Urban Coyotes Mate for Life
City-dwelling coyotes in the United States choose lifelong partners.
Underwater Microscope Zooms in on Tiny Marine Life
A submersible microscope reveals plankton behavior.
Brown Widow Spiders Invade Southern California
Have black widow spiders lost their bite?
Deep Sea Cephalopods Hide Using Light
Cephalopods turn skin patterns on and off to fool predators.
Bee Deaths Linked to Common Pesticides
Nicotine-related pesticides may be responsible for bee population decline.
CT Scans Help Poached Rhinos
An Ohio research lab helps save rhinos mutilated by poachers.
New Frog on the Block
A distinctive croak heralded a new species of frog in New York.
Fire Ants Raise Brazilian Butterflies
Fire ants play a care-giving role for butterfly larvae.
On the Hunt for a Balanced Diet
Beetle predators consider nutrition when choosing their prey.
Whales Give Dolphins a Lift
Scientists observe dolphins and whales at play in Hawaiian waters.
Scarlet Macaws Soar in Guatemalan Skies
Conservation efforts lead scarlet macaws toward a comeback in Guatemala.
Down and Dirty Biodiversity
Worldwide, a diversity of life dwells deep in the dirt.
Deadly Larvae Lure Predators
Prey strike back! For ground beetle larvae, predators are on the menu.
Baja California Park Rebounds
Thanks to local people, a Mexican marine park makes a record recovery.
Fishing Breaks Dolphin Bonds
Accidental netting of related dolphins threatens their genetic future.
Mississippi Floods Leave Historic Wake
Coexisting with the powerful Mississippi River is a challenge for flood-prone communities.
More Species, Better Water?
Biodiversity may help clear pollutants from streams.
Ocean Peaks Are Vital for Biodiversity
Undersea mountains are prime spots to protect ocean life.
Pandas Love Old Trees
Biologists discover that pandas need old-growth forests to survive.
Tropical Vines on the Upswing
Why are climbing vines overgrowing tropical forests in the Americas?
Little Farmers
A single-celled organism is found to sow and harvest crops of bacteria to sustain its colonies.
How Successful Is Wildlife Conservation?
Conservation helps, but more must be done to reverse the decline of vertebrate species.
African Parks Are Losing Vultures
For many vultures, scavenging has become dangerous business.
Earth's Nitrogen in the Balance
Use of nitrogen fertilizer is radically impacting Earth's nitrogen cycle.
Roads Influence Animal Genes
Roads connect people, but they separate animals.
For Sturgeons, the Journey Is Long
Knowing how far Atlantic sturgeons roam will help protect this threatened migratory species.
In Search of Wild Variety
AMNH scientists name hundreds of newly discovered species every year.
Toxic Sludge Caught on Satellite
The October 4 spill from a Hungarian industrial plant is visible from space.
New Blood Gives New Life to Florida Panthers
Endangered Florida panthers benefited from the introduction of Texan panthers in their ranks.
Making Medicine from Nature
Three cutting-edge medical technologies inspired by biodiversity