Euhaplorchis californiensis are trematodes that can modify the behavior of their host!

Uakaris’ bright red heads are hypothesized to be an indicator of health to potential mates…

Spotted hyena females have a pseudo penis, which makes for interesting birthing stories…

Although the San Joaquin Kit Fox (Vulpes macrotis mutica) can easily be mistaken for other canids such as the red or grey fox, they are their own unique species with an interesting history. Unlike coyotes or other foxes, these slender, miniature foxes are endemic to the San Joaquin Valley of Central California. As the smallest…

The kinkajou is a carnivoran with some pretty unique adaptations…

Hawaiian monk seals are known as īlio-holo-i-ka-uaua, which means ‘dog that runs in rough water’…

The mimic octopus is a shape-shifting master of disguise, assuming the color and form of flounder, sea snakes, and lionfish…

Cone snails have some impressive adaptations: not only is their toxin a great example of an anti-predator defense mechanism, but they  also forage with a loaded harpoon…

Despite the long road to recovery, the California condors are making a comeback thanks to targeted conservation efforts to save this iconic species.

The blanket octopus provides a remarkable example of sexual size dimorphism in animals…

The American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) might not look like much compared to its more menacing cousin of “Nevermore!” fame, the Common raven (Corvus corax), but behind those beady eyes lies a keen intelligence, a playful nature, and a particular knack for problem-solving. It is the largest crow species in North America and is highly adaptable, capable…

Many males across the animal kingdom sing to attract a mate: birds are arguably the most famous, right behind adolescent human males; other notable examples include frogs,  humpback whales, and crickets. A fish likely didn’t even come to mind; yet, the plainfin midshipman (Porichthys notatus), an intertidal fish that inhabits the San Francisco bay, among other…