Animals

  1. Animals

    Infectious animals

    Critters spread many germs that can sicken each other — and even kill people.

    By Amanda Leigh Mascarelli
  2. Animals

    Explainer: People can sicken animals

    Wildlife can sometimes become infected with germs shed by people.

    By Amanda Leigh Mascarelli
  3. Animals

    No high notes for these blind fish

    Cave dwellers that can't see are also partially deaf.

    By Stephen Ornes
  4. Animals

    Big squid: All one family

    Genes show all giant squid belong to one, worldwide species.

    By Stephen Ornes
  5. Animals

    This shrimp packs a punch

    Researchers learn a lot from mantis shrimp, colorful marine creatures that possess deadly weapons and complex vision

    By Roberta Kwok
  6. Animals

    Another buzz for bees

    Blooms are more memorable when their nectar contains caffeine.

    By Stephen Ornes
  7. Animals

    Flower power

    Electric field around flowers may help bees find nutritious blooms.

    By Stephen Ornes
  8. Animals

    Whale of a lesson

    Once given up as all but extinct, the North Atlantic right whale is making a comeback.

    By Eric Wagner
  9. Animals

    These ants boast mighty grip

    Strong sticking power and quick reaction time helps them hold onto trees.

    By Susan Milius
  10. Animals

    Cool Jobs: Museum science

    Samples collected long ago may hold answers to important questions in science and medicine today.

    By Sharon Oosthoek
  11. Animals

    Oldest bird is new mom

    At 62, albatross hatches a healthy chick.

    By Allison Bohac
  12. Animals

    Feeling the invisible

    Sensor wired into a rat’s brain lets it detect light it can’t see.

    By Sid Perkins