Evolutionary Biology

Once thought to be invasive, a bug reveals its American roots

A protein may have eased a fish's transition from rivers to caves

Some female wolf spiders prioritize food over sex

Seven- and eight-year-olds successfully learned basic evolution concepts via a story illustrating differential reproduction rates of fictional animals due to selection pressures. Karen Hopkin reports

 

This bizarre structure is not from the prop shop of a science fiction movie, though it may well provide inspiration there. What might you guess this claw-like appendage is attached to?

Scientific whaling program judged unscientific

These 10 animals are just a few of the species to have been lost to extinction but still can be seen via old photographs

Hottier, drier weather is thought to be causing the amphibians to burn energy faster

Ecologist Simon Levin discusses his work, including the study of how cooperation is achieved in slime molds, bacterial films and small societies in nature

Cuckoos are known as nature's interlopers, infiltrating other birds' nests and hogging their food. The truth is a bit more complicated

So much for posting more on ratites - alas, I just haven't had time to finish the next article. Inspired by an article recently published by my friend and homeboy Brian Switek, I thought it time to republish this 2010 article.