Critter

Too Cute to Survive?

The world's cutest creature is also one of its most elusive

By Aliyah Kovner April 6, 2016

In this story: wildlife, endangered species, activism

One of very few images of the camera-shy Chinese Ili pika.

Marine Iguanas: "Imps of Darkness"

The Galápagos Islands' marine iguanas are ugly, incredible, and in danger.

By Jake Abrahamson February 10, 2016

In this story: animals, endangered species, wildlife, activism

Galapagos marine iguanas sneeze to purge excess salt they ingest when feeding in the sea.

Endangered? Who, Me?

By Mikey Jane Moran December 4, 2015

In this story: wolves, wildlife, animals, endangered species

An Ethiopian wolf pup, photographed by a remote camera in Bale Mountains National Park.

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