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Birds do it. Mammals do it. Even caterpillars do it. Whistling is widespread in the animal kingdom. Animals use various means to produce whistles and use their whistles for many different purposes, from warning of predators to calling to a friend. In my latest piece for National. . . Read More

Scientists have discovered a new snail species that’s pretty special: It shoots slime, lives on shipwrecks, and could have major implications for coral reef restoration. Known as the Vandy snail to its discoverers, it’s named after the only place it’s ever been found:. . . Read More

Bee populations are declining worldwide, raising concerns of a “pollination crisis.” Scientists have identified links to many human-induced environmental stressors, including pesticides, pollutants, parasites, diseases, and malnutrition. Why are bees are so sensitive to these. . . Read More

Crabs in the genus Lybia have a remarkable habit: they hold a sea anemone in each of their claws by means of delicate hooks. This behavior has earned them the nicknames ‘boxer’ or ‘pom-pom’ crab. In a new study, researchers showed that when these crabs are lacking an anemone,. . . Read More

With a little help from photos on the internet, two new species of spectacularly colored katydids have been discovered in Borneo. While the males of the new species are a uniform green color, the females are stand-outs in red and pink. See photos and read my latest story at. . . Read More