Sleeping Octopuses May Have Dreams, But They're Probably Brief
Octopuses have an "active" phase of sleep, the kind that might involve dreaming, but they probably don't have long, complicated dreams like people do.
Animals
Once Imperiled, America's Bald Eagle Populations Are Soaring
The number of bald eagles in the lower 48 states has quadrupled since 2009, according to a new survey. The findings are a bright spot in an otherwise troubling picture for American birds.
This year's Cadbury Easter Bunny Is A Frog Named Betty
The Australian White's tree frog beat out thousands of other contestants to become the candy company's 2021 Easter bunny mascot. Betty will star in a Cadbury commercial and get a $5,000 prize.
First Dogs Return To White House After Major Biden Causes Minor Injury
Champ and Major Biden are back in Washington, D.C., after spending some time in Delaware, where Major underwent remedial training after causing a "minor injury" at the White House earlier this month.
Volunteers In Lebanon Try To Save A Beach And Its Endangered Turtles After Oil Spill
Lebanese volunteers are trying to save one of the country's favorite beaches and the nesting places it provides for endangered sea turtles after a February oil spill from an oil tanker.
Lack Of A Love Song Puts Australian Bird Species At Risk
Researchers say male regent honeyeaters are forgetting how to sing. Instead, they are singing mangled versions of songs they pick up from other types of birds, and female honeyeaters aren't impressed.
French Bulldog Gains In Ranking Of Top Dog Breeds
New data from the American Kennel Club shows Labrador retrievers are the most popular dog in the U.S. The French bulldog has moved up in the rankings, and is in second place.
6 Lions Found Dead In Ugandan National Park
Six lions were found dead and dismembered in a suspected poisoning in Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park. The park is home to hundreds of bird species and nearly 100 types of mammals.
Next Pandemic: Scientists Fear Another Coronavirus Could Jump From Animals To Humans
Researchers worry another coronavirus will spill over from a bat or some other creature. They're hunting for sources — and finding evidence that a new pandemic could be around the corner.
Bird Feeders May Be Spreading The Salmonellosis That's Killing Thousands Of Finches
A Salmonellosis outbreak is killing thousands of finches across the country, and experts say bird feeders might be spreading the disease.