zoology
Facebook Ads Told Me To Become a Certified Cryptozoologist, So I Did
How a sketchy online degree program led me on an IRL quest for legendary creatures during the pandemic.
Researchers Are Using Vibrators to Give Turtles Boners
“It did appear that we got a better response when the vibrator had fresh batteries and was on its fastest setting.”
Do Animals Appreciate Art?
Studies have shown that birds can distinguish Monet from Picasso, but can animals actually appreciate art?
Scientists Realized a Species of Bird Is Really Thirteen Different Species
The distinction helped researchers recognize that some of the species are threatened.
The World's Most Poisonous Creatures Could Get You High and Save Your Life
In her new book, Venomous, molecular biologist Christie Wilcox goes in-depth exploring the culture and history of venom. VICE sat down with her for a chat about her interest in the world's deadliest creatures.
Oh My God, Ducklings Are Capable of Abstract Thought
A new paper shows newborn ducklings can distinguish between the concepts of “same” and “different.”
Oh My God, Fish Can Recognise Human Faces
A new study finds that archerfish can learn to distinguish one human face from others.
Why Dung Beetles Dance on Poop: They’re Mapping the Sky
Understanding how bugs navigate could help build better robots.
Against All Odds, a Walrus Was Just Born in Captivity
The Quebec aquarium expects a second walrus birth soon.
This Seminal 16th Century Animal Encyclopedia Includes Mermaids and Unicorns
Historiae animalium is a fascinating window into the world of Renaissance zoology.
Two Walruses Are Pregnant In Canada, And the Odds Are Against Them
To get walruses pregnant in captivity, scientists have tried fake walrus vaginas and more
Watch Stanford Engineers Prove That, Yes, You Can Scale A Wall Like Spider-Man
Stephen Colbert cited a Cambridge study that said it isn’t possible, but...