How Can Bees Tell Friend From Foe?
Honeybees rely on chemical cues to identify friendly bees from foes. New research suggests those cues may have something to do with the honeybees' gut microbes.
Animals
Mass. Town Asks People To Stop Calling About Sunfish. It's 'Fine'
People in Wareham reported seeing a shark. The Natural Resources Department found a harmless sunfish. Officials took to Facebook to tell residents, even though it's close to shore, it's not stranded.
Lemur Missing, Possibly Stolen, From San Francisco Zoo
"We understand that lemurs are adorable animals, but Maki is a highly endangered animal that requires special care. We are asking the public for help in his return," zoo officials said on Wednesday.
Man Escapes Cougar: 'Dude, I Don't Feel Like Dying Today'
A runner managed to record his terrifying six-minute encounter with a protective mama mountain lion in Utah — and escape unscathed.
A Coronavirus Vaccine Could Kill Half A Million Sharks, Conservationists Warn
The use of an immune-system stimulant harvested from shark liver oil in the development of some coronavirus vaccines has animal conservationists pressing for alternatives.
Video Shows Elephant Seal Flopping Along Streets Of Chilean Town
The enormous creature, which had gotten lost, was safely carried back to the water on a tarp by the Chilean police and navy. Which means it became a navy seal!
Firefighters Called To Rescue Cat In Sealed Metal Donation Bin
A man in London freaked out when he dropped clothes into the bin and heard a cat meowing. He called authorities and then got some cat food. Firefighters found a battery-operated stuffed toy.
Meet The Winner Of This Year's Fattest Bear Contest
Fat Bear Week is a battle of the bellies at a national park and preserve in Alaska. As brown bears feast on salmon to prepare for hibernation, voters online have chosen the fattest bear in the park.
Runaway Dog Holds Up Flights At Toronto Airport
A rescue dog named Crystal, being shipped to Canada, fled from the cargo hold upon arrival in Toronto. The airport delayed flights until they could find the dog using night vision goggles.
Scientists Discover A Way To Prevent Illegal Trade Of Turtle Eggs
Wildlife poachers sometimes steal sea turtle eggs from their nests on Costa Rican beaches. Now scientists have a way to fight back: decoy eggs embedded with GPS trackers.