In the heart of China, a group of scientists set out to understand how Reeves' turtles choose where to lay their eggs. This is important because these turtles are in trouble, and knowing more about them can help protect them. The team tracked 11 female turtles in Qichun County from April to September 2022. They used special boxes to follow the turtles' movements and...

The bogong moth is a fascinating creature. It can travel up to 600 miles. It does this journey using the stars as a guide. This is a big deal. It is the first insect known to navigate using stars. Scientists found this out by doing some clever experiments. First, they caught some wild bogong moths and put them in a special device. This device was like a small barrel...

A new orca calf, J61, has joined the endangered southern resident killer whale population in British Columbia. But scientists are concerned about her health. The calf, spotted on December 20 with J pod, is believed to be premature. Her mom, J35 Tahlequah, might not be in the best shape to nurse her. Orca Conservancy says J35 looked thin back in October. The calf's be...