Animals

Cat Returned To Owner 2 Years After It Went Missing

6:16am December 30, 2019

A cat that disappeared during Hurricane Irma in 2017 has been reunited with its owner in Tampa, Fla. The sheriff's office was able to trace the cat with the help of a microchip.

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National

Michigan's Potter Park Zoo Welcomes Birth Of Black Rhino Calf

5:25pm December 26, 2019

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Amy Morris-Hall and Pat Fountain of Potter Park Zoo in Lansing, Mich., about the birth of the zoo's new black rhino calf. The species is critically endangered.

Bus Driver Helps Reunite Lost Dogs With Owners

5:01am December 26, 2019

In Milwaukee, bus driver Jamie Grabowski found two lost dogs and took them onto her bus.

Rare Dolphin Species Makes A Comeback

5:01am December 26, 2019

Irrawaddy River Dolphins have been in steady decline for the last couple of decades — until this year. Daphne Willems of the Global River Dolphin Initiative for the World Wildlife Fund discusses.

World News

Christmas On Christmas Island Means Crabs

7:48am December 22, 2019

Christmas on Christmas Island typically features tens of millions of crabs making their way to the beaches to spawn, and everyone has a hand in that journey.

A few horses and riders are seen on the track at Santa Anita Park, in Arcadia, Calif., in March. Fifty-six horses have died there since July 2018.

Prosecutors: No Evidence of Crime Or Animal Cruelty After Rash Of Horse Deaths

9:02pm December 19, 2019

by Richard Gonzales

Animal rights activists are demanding greater safety measures to protect racehorses. The district attorney says the industry can do more to prevent racing and training deaths.

Rescue Group Holds Stakeouts To See Who's Putting Hats On Pigeons

6:57am December 18, 2019

The group in Las Vegas is trying to catch the birds. They nabbed one in a red hat that they call Cluck Norris. The hat appeared to be glued to its head, so they planned to take him to the vet.

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2 Wheels Beats 4 Legs In Men's Cycling Race In Belgium

5:59am December 18, 2019

Competitors faced an unexpected challenger: a dog. It had a leash on but appeared to have lost its owner. Riders peddled past the dog, as it tried to take a bite out of some bikes.

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Why Bird Lovers In Las Vegas Are Confused And A Tad Worried

7:07am December 11, 2019

Someone is putting tiny cowboy hats on pigeons in Las Vegas. The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is in town but denies it had anything to do with the stunt.

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2 Aquariums In Japan Keep Track Of Penguins' Romantic Drama

6:57am December 10, 2019

Charts done by the aquariums have pictures of the penguins connected by lines. Red represent couples, blue indicate broken relationships. And purple? That means it's complicated.

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