Aging parasitologists are working hard to inspire more students to enter the field
In patterns that may sound familiar, long-term studies reveal what elderly deer, sheep and macaques are up to in their twilight years
Their food supply in East African lakes could collapse as rains increase
Scientists have discovered more whale falls there than in the rest of the world combined
Two men said they saw such an animal, dubbed the Beast of Busco, in 1948
In a collection pulled from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest, catch a wave with these predators of the sea
Scientists aren’t just arguing whether humans are causing a sixth mass extinction event now, but whether many more occurred in the past
Australia’s French Island is home to one of the country’s largest and healthiest koala populations, but it’s not impervious to the species’ struggles
Ever since the demise of infamous drug kingpin, his pet hippos have flourished, wreaking havoc on the ecosystem and terrorizing local communities
Throughout the animal kingdom, sweethearts bestow offerings with their amorous advances
This 2024 showcase of life on Earth shines a light on some of our planet's most amazing species and places
Only a few U.S. museums still employ the specialists. The rest rely on a small group of highly skilled contractors
A father-and-son team of scientists are trying to revive ancient grasslands by reintroducing large grazers
Smithsonian Photo Contest Galleries
Travel the country's beautiful natural wonders from home with these breathtaking highlights from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
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Scientists manufactured a womb that could potentially help bolster populations of endangered shark species
As rice coral spreads it reduces biodiversity
From calling each other by name to using tools, these social creatures are a lot like us
As numbers of these key pollinators decline, conservationists are eyeing new federal protections for one vulnerable species
Decades ago, the drug baron smuggled the beasts into South America for his private menagerie. They’ve been multiplying ever since. Now officials are taking extreme measures to counter the problem
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