Traci Watson
National Geographic
Berkeley, CA, United States
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Past articles by Traci:
These Dogs Vote by Sneezing
The way African wild dogs seem to come to a consensus might make you say gesundheit. → Read More
Cannibal Sea Lion Kills and Eats Pup—Never Before Seen
The unprovoked attack on Russia's Medny Island baffled scientists. → Read More
Tiny Spiders Devour Lizards Three Times Their Size
It's the first time scientists have published observations of jumping spiders eating vertebrates. → Read More
This New Parrot Species Sounds Like a Hawk
A new study says the bright, noisy bird have escaped notice in Mexico's Yucatán forests—but parrot experts are skeptical. → Read More
'Dragon' Lizard Named for the 'Hobbit' Pummeled by Poachers
Humans are vanquishing the “sun gazer” lizard for the pet trade and traditional medicine. → Read More
Giraffe Assassin Bugs Catch Spiders by Dampening Web Vibrations
Scientists discover how hungry giraffe assassin bugs muffle their rampage through a web to grab the unwitting occupant. → Read More
Whales Mourn Their Dead, Just Like Us
Seven species of the marine mammals have been seen clinging to the dead body of a likely friend or relative, a new study says. → Read More
Neat Freak Rattlesnakes and Other Animals That Tidy Up
From birds that remove their babies' "dirty diapers" to crows that store their tools, nature is full of orderly species. → Read More
The World's Largest Whale Sharks Are Disappearing
Scientists are spotting fewer of the biggest whale sharks in global oceans, but no one is sure why. → Read More
Hotels Offer a Wide-Eyed Amenity: Lemurs
Resorts in Madagascar offer up lemurs—some critically endangered—for selfies and entertainment. → Read More
See the World’s Oldest Dress
A 5,000-year-old Egyptian garment provides a glimpse into the fashions of yester-yester-yesteryear. → Read More
This Bus-Size Whale Is Even More Unusual Than We Thought
Scientists are starting to piece together the secret life of the little-seen Omura's whale, which has a peculiar diet. → Read More
New Spider Species Found, Plays Peekaboo to Attract Mates
The newly discovered jumping spider Jotus remus of Australia is "the most amazing one I've seen," expert says. → Read More
Mystery Solved? How Sharks Find Their Way Home
The ability of sharks to navigate the vast and seemingly featureless ocean has been a mystery. A new study offers a tantalizing clue. → Read More
Pandas Have More Babies if They Can Pick Their Mates
The discovery may boost efforts to breed captive pandas, which are matched by their genetic compatibility, a new study says. → Read More
Wisdom the Albatross and Other Shockingly Old Moms
From killer whales to sea turtles, many animal mothers have kids well into their elder years. → Read More
Whales Die From Bizarre Cause: Fish Stuck in Blowhole
The long-finned pilot whales were far from home and eating unfamiliar food, a new study says. → Read More
To Cool Off, This Fish Leaves the Water
Researchers say the species reacts to warm water and lowers its body temperature quickly while on land. → Read More
To Cool Off, This Fish Leaves the Water
Researchers say the species reacts to warm water and lowers its body temperature quickly while on land. → Read More
People Without Electricity Don’t Get 8 Hours’ Sleep Either
A study of modern-day groups with a gadget-free lifestyle casts doubt on our notions of preindustrial snoozing. → Read More