February 2008

Moray eel
Biomechanics

Jaws Two

Moray eels grab scientific attention—and more—with their jaws.

Fish art
Features

Fish Out of Water

Human ailments as varied as hernias, hiccups, and choking are a legacy of our “fishy” ancestry.

tiger
Features

Far from the Forests of the Night

Tigers and other “exotics” have become hefty commodities in the U.S.

jellyfish
Nature.net

The Blob

An Internet guide to the jellyfish population explosion

spadefoot
Samplings

Hybrid Headstart

Female spadefoot toads mate with males of a different species to give their tadpoles an edge.

weeds
Samplings

The Secret Life of Weeds

An invasive strain of the common reed reveals its secret weapon.

brain
Samplings

Of Two Minds

Where do false memories come from?

pipefish
Samplings

Good Morning, Honey

Love secrets of monogamous fishes: meet, greet, and dance each day.

fossil spider
Samplings

Spider Insider

High-resolution scanners reveal the guts of fossil spiders.

iguanas
Samplings

Emergency Broadcast System

Iguanas eavesdrop on bird alarm calls to avoid a common predator.

caves
Samplings

Seafood Shack

Remains of an ancient mussel dinner show the lifestyles of early hominids.

tree bud
Samplings

Spring Timing

Global warming shifts spring’s arrival: earlier up north, later down south.

smokestack
Samplings

Warm and Fuzzy

Temperature forecasts are unlikely get any more precise.

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Recent Interview

Xiaoming Wang

Hear author Xiaoming Wang interviewed by Vittorio Maestro, Editor in Chief of Natural History. (MP3, 17 minutes)