A wild fox killed 25 flamingos at the Smithsonian's National Zoo
A northern pintail duck was also killed and three other flamingos were injured, according to the zoo.
Animals
D.C. authorities are searching for a wild turkey that's been chasing people
Authorities were closing in on the turkey. But before they could catch it, the bird crossed the Washington, D.C., border into Maryland and is still on the run.
California wildlife get their own highway crossing
Scott Simon talks to Beth Pratt of the National Wildlife Federation about California's massive new highway-spanning wildlife crossing and how it will help animals travel safely.
A new study tells us to hold the stereotypes on dog breeds
A new study published this week indicates that a dog's breed does not dictate its personality and temperament.
A Russian naval base is defended by dolphins. It's not as unusual as it sounds
Citing satellite imagery, a submarine analyst says Russia's navy is deploying dolphins to defend a crucial base off Crimea. Russia and the U.S. have run marine-mammal training programs for decades.
The first human case of avian flu in the U.S. is reported in Colorado
The patient, an inmate in a pre-release program, was involved in culling poultry presumptively infected with H5N1 bird flu at a farm. The virus, while deadly for birds, poses a low risk to humans.
Your dog is a good boy, but that's not necessarily because of its breed
A new study based on thousands of DNA sequences and owner surveys finds that less than 10% of a dog's behavior — like howling, herding or retrieving — can be explained by its breed.
U.K. family's new puppy digs up valuable rare coins
Ollie was with the family for about 10 minutes when he started digging, and came up with 15 gold pieces dating back to the 19th Century. They are worth more than $7,000.
The dairy industry aims to be carbon neutral by 2050. Here's what it means for farms
The dairy industry is investing big in research to meet its carbon neutral goal by 2050, and to get farmers paid for climate friendly farm practices.
A Chihuahua has set a Guinness World Record as the oldest living dog
The Chihuahua named TobyKeith claimed the crown. His stats were recorded on March 16 at 21 years and 66 days old. His secret? A daily walk and slice of turkey.