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.
Animals
Ariel Waldman: What Can We Learn From Microscopic Life In Antarctica?
Many people think of Antarctica as desolate. But wildlife filmmaker Ariel Waldman says the coldest continent is brimming with invisible life — that can only be seen through microscopes.
Scientists Airlift Rhinos Upside Down Out Of Namibia For Conservation
A research team at Cornell found that transporting rhinoceroses by dangling them upside down from helicopters was the safest way of doing so for conservation. The position helps open their airways.
Where The Krill Go, Whales Follow — And They Took This Humpback To The SF Bay Early
A humpback whale has been spotted in the San Francisco Bay. It's young, it is healthy, but it is the first time a humpback has been seen this early in the year at that location.
2 Zoos In Czech Republic Set Up Daily Zoom Calls For Chimps
To make up for a lack of visitors due to the pandemic, the zoos set up screens so the primates can see what the other is doing. At first they were reluctant to approach the screens, but not anymore.
Dog Takes Owner's Car For A Short Spin. Trip Stops Abruptly
A Wisconsin man left his dog in the car while he stopped at a bakery. When he returned, the car was gone. His Australian shepherd had knocked the shifter out of park, crashing into a nearby building.
The Most Popular Dog Breeds Of 2020: Labs And French Bulldogs
Frenchies, with their wrinkly faces and perky bat ears, have been rising in popularity for the last 10 years. Now they've bumped German Shepherds from the number-two spot.
Zoo Vaccinates Apes To Protect Both Animals And Humans From COVID-19
As the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations for people speeds up across the country, some zoos are considering giving shots to animals that are susceptible to the virus.
Scientists Find New Invasive Mosquito Species In Florida
Aedes scapularis mosquitoes are from the tropics and can carry yellow fever. Entomologist Lawrence Reeves recently identified them among mosquitoes he collected near Everglades National Park in 2019.
Volunteers In New York Find Missing Kangaroo
Over the weekend, a seven-month old kangaroo hopped about a mile away from her home — a farm in Scottsville. At that age, the marsupial should still be in her mother's pouch to keep warm and develop.