Eden, a town on Australia's southeastern coast, embraces the shores of Twofold Bay. Once a vital hub for the nation's whaling industry, its location benefited from the northward migration of baleen whales from Antarctica. But the town’s wha…

NATURE investigates the mounting evidence, gleaned from interviews with scientists and those who have witnessed these events firsthand, suggesting that certain animals possess senses capable of anticipating natural disasters with a lead tim…

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, rescue efforts extended to the city's animal inhabitants. A dog, stranded for days on a rooftop, was finally brought to safety. A NOAA crew also rescued four dolphins displaced from the Marine Life Oceanari…

Bob Cranston, an underwater cameraman, ventures into the captivating realm of cephalopods—a diverse group encompassing squids, cuttlefish, octopuses, and nautiluses.

Anthony LaPaglia guides us through the stark realities of life in Death Valley, a landscape renowned as one of the planet's most unforgiving. The narrative introduces the elusive Devil's Hole pupfish, a species clinging to existence in subt…

For over two decades, the Monterey Bay Aquarium has captivated nearly two million visitors each year with its innovative recreations of underwater worlds, offering both entertainment and education. Now, NATURE provides an intimate glimpse b…

*Underdogs* recounts the moving tale of two dogs, outcasts in their own right, whose destinies shifted when encountered by those who recognized a hidden brilliance within them.

Martin Nicholas, a water treatment engineer known for his quiet demeanor, embarks on global expeditions to discover the world's most remarkable spiders.

In "Animals Behaving Worse," the follow-up to "Animals Behaving Badly," we witness the ingenious, and frequently humorous, strategies creatures employ to navigate a world increasingly dominated by humankind.

In a chacma baboon troop of Zimbabwe, a shift in power brings a new dominant male, and with him, a necessary recalibration for the entire community. The twins, along with every other young baboon, now faces peril. The new king’s claim to th…

Patricia Clarkson lends her voice to this exploration of the intricate bond between the sycamore fig and its minuscule pollinator, a fig wasp so diminutive it seems capable of slipping through the smallest opening. Flourishing throughout Ke…

The lion populations of Africa seem to be diminishing at a deeply concerning pace. *Nature*'s *The Vanishing Lions* investigates the causes of this troubling trend and explores potential remedies. The continent's apex predator faces increas…

Often the most steadfast witnesses to a crime, offering testimony both precise and unassailable, they remain perpetually silent. These are the creatures – the animals, the plants, the insects – now enlisted by a specialized cohort of forens…