For decades, scientists used a mirror experiment to explore whether animals could recognize themselves. In that test, ...

Early spring is a very special time in the Pacific Northwest, especially off the coast of Vancouver Island, Canada. Just a short drive away from my home on the island’s shores, one of the greatest ...

Along the rocky coasts of Washington, there is a small fish that has left scientists scratching their heads. The rockhead poacher looks unlike any other fish. Its most striking feature is a large, ...

Animals have surprised scientists with their intelligence for decades. From chimpanzees to dolphins, many species have shown they can recognize themselves. Now, a small fish called the cleaner wrasse, ...