WILD THINGS.

This article offers news briefs related to several animal and plant species. A study has found that Nazca booby hatchlings on the Galápagos Islands are born with high levels of testosterone, preparing the birds for a fight to the death with a sibling following birth. Another study is attempting to determine why Agamid lizards from Australia walk on all fours but run on their hind legs. A third study suggests that flowers such as sea campion plants sway in the breeze to attract pollinators.