The Sea Lions of the Galápagos Are Not Ready to Stop Nursing

Elie Dolgin • January 13, 2026

Animals that researchers call “supersucklers” come back for their mother’s milk even after they can hunt, mate and fend for themselves.

A lioness with her mouth open, baring teeth
By Elie Dolgin November 20, 2025
A closer listen to lion calls may help map where the big cat is under threat.
Wolf waiting in shallow water with white birds in the background
By Elie Dolgin November 17, 2025
Scientists remain split on whether rope-pulling ingenuity counts as tool use.