animals This massive superbug, newly named after Darth Vader, is a delicacy in Vietnam Allan Rose Hill
Delightful Creatures Phronima Sedentaria: the transparent "zombie shrimp" that hijacks salps for reproduction Popkin
animals Cast your vote for Aotearoa New Zealand's "Bird of the Century" (and listen to dozens of bird songs while you're at it!) Jennifer Sandlin
sea creatures This carnivorous sea slug with a gooey, trap-like mouth looks like it arrived from a distant galaxy Mark Frauenfelder