The U.S. history of ‘panda diplomacy’ and challenges of rewilding the species
Bao Li and Qing Bao will soon go on display at Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C., possibly signaling a new era of panda diplomacy.
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Author: Jason Bittel
Do birds have migration buddies? A new study shows surprising connections between species
After observing thousands of records over decades, researchers found that birds of a feather may actually stick together during the annual migration in the U.S.
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Bats can sing—and this species might be crooning love songs
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, scientists discover only the second North American bat species known to sing.
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How much does your name influence your future? The data may surprise you.
Here’s a closer look at the amusing world of aptonyms, or fateful names that go perfectly with their owner’s life or career—like Frank Fish, the marine biologist.
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A bonobo was separated from her sister for 26 years. She still remembers her.
After studying chimpanzees and bonobos, scientists have documented the longest-lasting nonhuman social memory ever.
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