Unexpected Dinner GuestsSpotlight 12.19.2017Something strange is happening off the northern coast of Norway—transforming natural enemies into unlikely partners.
Fight or ForageSpotlight 08.29.2017At the bottom of the Earth, this dauntless bird finds calories wherever it can.
Please Pass the VoleSpotlight 08.23.2017Doting falcon fathers deliver meals to their young even after they’ve left the nest.
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.
Greatest Shoal on EarthSpotlight 05.02.2017One of the planet’s most massive migrations, the KwaZulu-Natal sardine run triggers a dazzling feeding frenzy off the coast of South Africa.
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.
Blood, White, and BlueSpotlight 11.08.2016Weary, bloodstained, and ultimately victorious, one bird symbolizes the plight, fight, and recovery of our nation’s most iconic species.
Predator in TrainingSpotlight 09.06.2016Feathered foes practice one of nature’s most routine but perilous interactions.
Holey MolaSpotlight 07.26.2016A sea lion’s desperate foray into unusual prey reflects recent dramatic shifts in the marine ecosystem off California’s coast.
Frog Leg FeastSpotlight 06.21.2016With native fish populations in decline, resourceful European otters have turned their attention to frogs and toads, a food source that presents its own challenges.
