Sharks can navigate via Earth's magnetic field, study confirms for the first timeMay 06, 2021 – Scientists have long suspected the fish can travel by sensing the magnetic field, but no one knew how—until now.
Oceanic shark and ray populations have collapsed by 70 percent over 50 yearsJanuary 27, 2021 – But there are solutions, experts say, such as regulating international trade in sharks and creating more sustainable fisheries.
This slug chops off its own head, and more curiositiesJune 10, 2021 – Sea slugs are regenerating new bodies, sharks are glowing in the dark, and seedlings are in short supply.
Sharks vs. SlothsSeptember 05, 2019 – In one corner, swinging in ever so slowly, is the chillest dude himself: Sloth! And making a splash in the other corner is Shark, ready to sink her teeth into this competition! Get ready to rumble in this latest installment of the funny face-off series! Check out a sneak peek of the book and vote for your fave.
Why animals developed four types of skeletonsOctober 19, 2021 – From a Hercules beetle tough natural armor to a sea anemone’s soft fluid-filled body, nature boasts a variety of skeletons.
The most fascinating shark discoveries of the past decadeJuly 28, 2020 – From sharks that walk to great whites that migrate incredible distances, here's why we should give these toothy fish more respect.
What the world’s largest sharks, crocs, and spiders can tell scientistsJuly 15, 2020 – The biggest animals of their kind often generate headlines, but these record-holders can also tell us a lot about an animal's biology.
Longtime shark photographer urges caution, not hysteria, after fatal attackJuly 31, 2020 – Despite hundreds of dives with the predator, Brian Skerry is cautious as growing seal populations lure sharks to New England beaches.
Helping kids overcome their fear of sharks and other ‘scary’ animalsJuly 27, 2020 – Animal experts weigh in on how to show children there’s nothing to be afraid of.
How the U.S. is inadvertently facilitating shark fin smugglingMarch 03, 2020 – American ports are stopovers on global trade routes for shipments of both legal and illegal shark fins.
The shocking ways wild animals use electricityMay 14, 2021 – From the electric eel to the echidna, many animals rely on electric currents to communicate, find prey, and defend themselves.
Mako sharks get new protections from tradeAugust 25, 2019 – At the global wildlife trade meeting in Geneva, countries have decided to protect the endangered mako shark from trade.
How some animals have ‘virgin births’: Parthenogenesis explainedAugust 25, 2020 – Some animals can produce offspring without mating. Here’s how it works.
Silky Sharks Image | National Geographic Your Shot Photo of the DayThree silky sharks swim in the protected waters of Cuba's Gardens of the Queen in this National Geographic Your Shot Photo of the Day.
This shark fought off a deep-sea squid, first-ever picture revealsJune 05, 2020 – A massive squid left battle scars on the skin of a surface-dwelling shark, revealing an entirely new connection to the deep sea.
