BEYOND THE TRAVEL SECTION

| ANIMALS |

Covid is more widespread in animals than we thought From lions to armadillos, a growing number of animals have been infected with the coronavirus. Here’s what we’ve learned.

| SCIENCE |

Could a parasitic fungus evolve to control humans?

The zombie-creating fungus in the global hit The Last of Us might not be real, but there are other fungi to fear. Of the 5.1 million fungal species in the world, a few hundred are dangerous to people.

| ENVIRONMENT |

Madagascar’s sacred trees face existential threat

Photos reveal the beauty of and challenges facing the island country’s famous landscapes. Baobabs are in trouble, potential victims of global warming.