Why do some animals solve problems while others don't? The new study from the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology, now featured on the cover of Oikos, tackles this question with an ...

California's sea otters have become surprising environmental champions by tackling a destructive invasive species wreaking havoc in Elkhorn Slough. These adorable marine mammals have naturally solved ...

Many innovations in modern design come from studying how animals solve problems in their environments. From the way insects move to the structure of feathers or the grip of tiny feet, these natural ...