Florida Breaks Annual Manatee Death Record In First 6 Months Of 2021
More than 840 manatee deaths were recorded between Jan. 1 and July 2, according to the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Animals
Cat Who Survived The Florida Condo Collapse Is Reunited With His Family
There was some good news amid the search for the dead in Surfside. A cat named Binx, who had lived on the ninth floor of the collapsed building, was found alive and was returned to his family.
Insect Experts Will Change The Name Of The 'Gypsy Moth' And 'Gypsy Ant'
The Entomological Society of America says the common names for the two insects include a pejorative for Roma people. It's part of a wider effort to replace names that are inappropriate or offensive.
Finally Some Good News! China Says Giant Pandas Are No Longer Endangered
The announcement comes five years after the International Union for Conservation of Nature officially removed giant pandas from its endangered list.
Giant Digital Cat Captivates Japan Via Billboard
The 3D cat doesn't advertise anything. It just does cat things-- like nap or lick its paws. The company running the billboard says they hope the cat will brighten up the city.
Some Swarms Of Fireflies Will Synchronize Their Flashes. Here's How
Scientists investigated the phenomenon of fireflies flashing in sync — and found that the insects may coordinate their strobing by watching others in the group.
Friendship Between A Woman And A Fox Leads To Transformation In 'Fox & I'
The very antithesis of a fox-taming tale, Catherine Raven's memoir shows us that we are surrounded by wild animals who make thoughtful decisions and experience joys and sorrows on their own terms.
Zoo Staff Finds Treats Help With The Vaccination Of Animals
The Oakland Zoo inoculated tigers, bears and ferrets against the coronavirus with an experimental vaccine from veterinary pharmaceutical company Zoetis. It is donating 11,000 doses to dozens of zoos.
Why Banning Hunting May Be A Better Way To Control The Feral Hog Population
Feral hogs cause millions of dollars in damage each year, and encouraging hunting is one way states try to control them. Some state officials believe banning hunting is the key to controlling them.
For Floki The Cat, There Really Ain't No Mountain High Enough
The New Hampshire feline has been scaling the state's mountains — usually from the safety of her owner's backpack. They set out to climb all 48 of the state's 4,000-foot mountains. Mission complete.