Critter

Satan Lizard

By Michael Engelhard August 10, 2015

In this story: wildlife, animals

In Madagascar, the satanic leaf-tailed gecko can hide from predators but not from purveyors of exotic pets.

#TrumpCrab

By Jake Abrahamson July 29, 2015

In this story: animals, wildlife, oceans

A wig made of sea sponge protects this crustacean from predators.

Deer, Bunny, or Something Else?

A mythic creature roams the pampas

By Phalon Joy Evergreen June 3, 2015

In this story: endangered species, wildlife, animals

The Patagonian mara is "near-threatened" in Argentina.

City Lights are Death Traps for Moths

Light pollution may snuff them out

By Mikey Jane Moran April 6, 2015

In this story: light pollution, insects

Hyalophora cecropia, the giant silk moth, is North America's largest.

No Newts Is Bad Newts

The exotic pet trade could wipe out wild salamanders.

By Chelsea Leu February 12, 2015

In this story: animals, wildlife, endangered species

alamanders are the secret mainstay of many American forests.

The Octopus That Acts Like a Coconut

By Paul Rauber December 4, 2014

In this story: animals

Slow Loris

Cursed by cuteness

By Maren Hunsberger October 6, 2014

In this story: activism, wildlife

Sea Butterfly

Spread your wings and swim

By Michael Engelhard July 25, 2014

In this story: animals

Wild Hamsters of Alsace

By Paul Rauber June 5, 2014

In this story: animals

Peacock Spider

Hello, ladies. Check the abdominal flap!

By Melissa Pandika July 1, 2013

In this story: insects

Critter

Satan Lizard

#TrumpCrab

Deer, Bunny, or Something Else?

City Lights are Death Traps for Moths

No Newts Is Bad Newts

The Octopus That Acts Like a Coconut

Slow Loris

Sea Butterfly

Wild Hamsters of Alsace

Peacock Spider

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