Deathly BeautifulSpotlight 04.18.2019This picturesque battle between a blue dragon sea slug and a Portuguese man o’ war is a matter of life or death—for both parties.
Mighty MomSpotlight 03.17.2019One of the most attentive of all insect parents, this tiny treehopper fiercely defends her offspring until they’re fully grown, using her thorn-shaped headdress as both shield and intimidation tool.
Double FistedSpotlight 07.31.2018Grabbing ahold with both claws, a crab defends itself—and steers the course of another species’ evolution.
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.
Venomous WeaponryPhoto Essay 03.21.2017Nature’s arsenal contains thousands of venomous creatures and a diverse array of armaments that are as brilliant, varied, and surprising as the creatures that wield them.
