New programs in India are helping to reduce conflict between humans and the big cats by educating communities and helping those who have been affected by animal attacks
Photographer Thorben Danke combines hundreds of shots to create breathtaking images of the tiny creatures
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A new genetic study reveals secrets about the creature, which may help researchers make decisions to conserve the species
Scientists are working on a machine learning tool that could turn anyone with a camera into an expert tracker
Marine biologists discovered that a protein that boosts fluorescent output also enables an antioxidant property
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Never forget your favorite pachyderm with these memorable images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
This majestic big cat is one of the world’s most recognizable
Aging parasitologists are working hard to inspire more students to enter the field
In patterns that may sound familiar, long-term studies reveal what elderly deer, sheep and macaques are up to in their twilight years
Their food supply in East African lakes could collapse as rains increase
Scientists have discovered more whale falls there than in the rest of the world combined
Two men said they saw such an animal, dubbed the Beast of Busco, in 1948
In a collection pulled from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest, catch a wave with these predators of the sea
Scientists aren’t just arguing whether humans are causing a sixth mass extinction event now, but whether many more occurred in the past
Australia’s French Island is home to one of the country’s largest and healthiest koala populations, but it’s not impervious to the species’ struggles
Ever since the demise of the infamous drug kingpin, his pet hippos have flourished, wreaking havoc on the ecosystem and terrorizing local communities
Throughout the animal kingdom, sweethearts bestow offerings with their amorous advances
This 2024 showcase of life on Earth shines a light on some of our planet's most amazing species and places
Only a few U.S. museums still employ the specialists. The rest rely on a small group of highly skilled contractors
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