Evolution
May 1939
Thunder in His Footsteps
The ghost of the most gigantic animal that ever walked the earth is conjured to life when a lone fossil hunter tracks down the first true footprints left by this stupendous creature, and thrills to the romance of a great discovery.
April 1917
Individuality, Temperament, and Genius in Animals
Research that lets us appreciate human individuality
Seeing Corals with the Eye of Reason
A rediscovered painting celebrates Charles Darwin’s view of life.
How Dogs Came to Run the World
During the past 40 million years, three great lineages arose in the dog family.
When Titanoboa ruled the Amazon
Florida Museum researchers’ discovery of a giant fossilized snake reveals that the tropics were ruled by beasts larger than anyone imagined.
Mental Mirrors
Special cells in the brain mimic the actions and intentions of others, forming the basis of empathy and social connections.
The Origins of Form
Ancient genes, recycled and repurposed, control embryonic development in organisms of striking diversity.
Darwin’s Shrink
A noted Darwin historian probes the naturalist’s inner life.
