Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Quick, think of every place you’ve seen a spider. A forest ...

If you spend time on a boat, snorkeling, or looking at fish tanks, you may quickly realize that life underwater looks incredibly different than animals and other life that lives on the surface.

Dragonfly expert Jessica Ware heads to Guyuna to sample dragonfly diversity. Dragonfly expert Jessica Ware is on a mission to understand the evolutionary history of dragonflies. Deep in the rainforest ...

You don’t learn much watching Oceans—until it’s over. Then it finally hits you: You’ve learned how marvelous nature is, and how fortunate we are to see it unfold. A continuation of the Earth Day ...

Birds are usually admired for their ability to fly, yet some species are equally skilled beneath the water’s surface. Through specialised wings, powerful feet, dense bones and oxygen-saving ...

The allure of an aquatic lifestyle, reminiscent of our finned friends, is undeniably enchanting. However, the reality of our biology complicates this vision; our lungs crave the oxygen-rich air that ...