Bones are everywhere in Patagonia. They dry on the brown steppes and jut up from the desert’s gray floor. They protrude like blue spikes through the surface of lakes and bleach white on the ocean’s shore. And, right now, mine are shaking. I’m just barely managing to hold on to […]
Day: April 1, 2025
Leopards: Diverse Genes, Hyena Dangers and Distinctive Calls
Leopards are beautiful, solitary creatures. Male leopards defend their territories by “roaring”—a rough rasp, like a handsaw cutting wood—and scent-marking, while females use their calls to attract mates and keep track of cubs. A new study found remarkable genetic diversity in these extraordinary cats. In addition to being beautiful, African […]