Jane Goodall, Revered Chimpanzee Expert and Conservationist, Dies at 91

Her discoveries as a primatologist in the 1960s about how chimpanzees behave in the wild were hailed as “one of the Western world’s great scientific achievements.”

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The Big Bad Wolf Is Afraid of You

Researchers found that the predatory canines were far more likely to flee recordings of human voices than they were to run away from other sounds.

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‘There Will Always Only Be One Jane Goodall’

Scientists reflect on the life and work of a researcher whose discoveries made them rethink what it means to be human.

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Jane Goodall: A Life in Pictures

The primatologist gained scientific acclaim for her work with chimpanzees and then later used her fame to champion conservation.

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Do Reptiles Have Moods, Too?

Long dismissed as unintelligent, reptiles are emerging as cognitively and emotionally complex animals. A new study involving tortoises suggests that they also possess mood states.

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How Bees Engineer Honeycombs on Rough Construction Sites

Honeycomb, a mathematical marvel, is made by worker bees. A new study shows that the insects are very good at adapting to wonky foundations.

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Why Does It Seem Like Jellyfish Are All Over the East Coast?

“I don’t think it’s time to push the panic button yet,” an expert said, after rising reports of swarms and stings for beachgoers in parts of the Eastern Seaboard.

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Meet the Beautiful Dragonfly That Thrives in Your Pollution

New research outlines how the savvy blue dasher lives happily in storm drains and park ponds others flee.

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Florida Approves First Black Bear Hunt Since 2015

State wildlife officials say a regulated hunt is needed to manage the bear population. Opponents say the new rules will lead to trophy hunting.

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Moose Whose Lingering Closed Mountain Trail for 2 Months Is Euthanized

New York environmental conservation officials had observed a sharp decline in the animal’s health that gave it “a low likelihood of survival.”

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