Returning England’s Forgotten FrogVideo 08.24.2022As scientists were discovering a surprising detail about an often-overlooked frog, the last local population of the species was winking out of existence. The extraordinary story of England’s pool frog and the effort to bring it back.
How to Count a WolfVideo 02.25.2021The first step in managing a rare and controversial predator—particularly in a state where it’s been absent for decades—is knowing how many you have. That’s easier said than done with a species as elusive as this one.
Records of ChangeVideo 01.17.2020Thanks to foresight and meticulous records collected nearly a century ago, scientists are reconstructing a picture of some of Mexico’s most important ecosystems before they were transformed.
Mexico City and its Sacred SalamandersVideo 12.10.2019Important symbols of both Mexican culture and ecosystem health, axolotls are on the brink of extinction in the wild, but a return to ancient practices offers hope for their future.
Lens of Time: Jaw JumpersVideo 07.30.2019Sometimes the best solution to a sticky situation is a quick escape, and few escapes are faster than a trap-jaw ant’s.
Protected by PrawnsVideo 03.17.2019Restoring native crustaceans along West Africa’s Senegal River may be a critical step in controlling one of the world’s deadliest tropical diseases.
Sounds of SurvivalVideo 10.09.2018A quest to record a quiet frog’s call may mean the difference between its survival and its extinction.
Lens of Time: The Art of Staying StableVideo 08.27.2018A tiny copper cannonball is no match for this hawkmoth’s hovering prowess.
Lens of Time: Growing Against the OddsVideo 06.12.2018As reefs endure another onslaught, scientists are taking a closer look at how corals live and grow—and what may enable some of them to persist in a changing world.
Lens of Time: Huddle MastersVideo 04.24.2018Emperor penguins just may be the best huddlers on Earth—and scientists are finally revealing the secrets to their success.
The Anomalies: Venom RaceVideo 02.06.2018A group of scorpions is evolving increasingly deadly toxins, and scientists might finally know how and why.
Lens of Time: A Record-Breaking Tongue LashingVideo 01.17.2018The smallest chameleons on Earth perform one of the most explosive movements in the animal kingdom.
Lens of Time: When Plants Fight BackVideo 11.07.2017Under cover of subtlety and slow-motion, plants not only perceive the organisms around them, they respond—and in some cases, prepare for battle.
The Anomalies: The Acorn WoodpeckerVideo 10.10.2017These highly social birds defy the typical two-parent family structure, proving that cooperation can make good evolutionary sense.
Lens of Time: Secrets of SchoolingVideo 08.08.2017Shimmering schools of fish have dazzled scientists for centuries with their synchronized maneuvers. Now, high-speed video is revealing how—and why—they do it.
Bipes Aren’t Coming for YouVideo 07.26.2017A mysterious worm lizard squirms its way out of the Baja sand and straight into our hearts.
Invisible Nature: Return of the Wood FrogVideo 06.27.2017A common frog species takes an unusual approach to winter—one that would kill most other vertebrates.
Forgotten but not Gone: The Pacific FisherVideo 05.23.2017Facing new threats—including toxins from illegal marijuana grows—the fate of this little-known mammal hangs in the balance.
Can Mushrooms Save the Honey Bee?Video 04.25.2017A blood-sucking mite is wreaking havoc on honey bees—but scientists have discovered a surprising new way to fight back.
Invisible Nature: Star of the DunesVideo 04.04.2017Coastal dunes set the stage for a surprisingly valuable partnership between a fungus and a tree.
