California’s Sea Lion Population Is Rebounding
The California sea lion population in the United States has steadily increased since the early 1970s.
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Viewfinder: Urban England Fox Numbers Continue to Rise
A fox walks through a cemetery at dusk on January 10th, 2018, in Bath, England.
Even Chimps Want to See Justice Served
Chimpanzees and children as young as six will pay to see offenders punished, suggesting justice-seeking behavior in humans has deep evolutionary roots.
Science Suggests You Can Live Longer by Getting a Dog
New research suggests canine companions are good for your health, particularly if you're single.
How Wild Animals React to Eclipses
Five examples of what some researchers have observed and recorded in the past few decades.
The Age of Biological Annihilation
A new study finds that the populations of thousands of vertebrates, many of which have yet to raise concern, are decreasing.
How a Mass Extinction Event Caused a Boom in Most of the Frog Species Alive Today
New research suggests that the mass extinction event that occurred 66 million years ago spurred something of an explosion of new frog species.
Viewfinder: A Heat Wave in Pakistan
A tiger at the Karachi Zoo licks an ice slab to keep cool during a heat wave on…
A Trip to the Zoo Can Get People Talking About Climate Change
New research finds an informal education program gives people the tools to discuss the problem intelligently.