Animals

Fossil Of Human-Sized Penguin Found In New Zealand

5:58am August 16, 2019

Scientists have announced the discovery of a previously unknown species of penguin. They say the penguins were giant, weighing in around 170 pounds and standing at about 5 feet tall.

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The kitten Hank was infected with fleas and a deadly feline virus before Hannah Shaw took her in. Hank became the cover model for Shaw's new book on neonatal kitten care, Tiny but Mighty.

Books
Arts

How Hannah Shaw, The 'Kitten Lady,' Rescues The Most Fragile Felines

3:10pm August 15, 2019

by Terry Gross

The professional cat advocate and caretaker has penned a new guide, Tiny but Mighty, on how to adopt neonatal kittens, who are often too vulnerable to be housed in standard animal shelters.

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Fiona, A Bernese Mountain Dog, Earns Special Distinction

7:44am August 15, 2019

Fiona is the millionth "canine good citizen" named by the American Kennel Club. Fiona comforts mourners at her owner's family funeral home in Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Science

In Defense Of Naked Mole Rats And What We Can Learn From Them

4:22pm August 14, 2019

by Pien Huang

Picture a pinkish, hairless, wrinkly rodent about the size of a small sweet potato. Researchers are studying naked mole rats to figure out what they can learn about longevity and health.

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Hide The Wine! I'm Hosting My First Eid Al-Adha Feast

2:42pm August 14, 2019

by Malaka Gharib

I haven't been to a mosque in ages. I had no idea how to celebrate the holiday — or whether it was appropriate for me to do so.

Why Are Salmon Being Found Dead In Rivers Across Western Alaska?

7:29am August 13, 2019

by Anna Rose MacArthur

The largest die-off reported comes from the Koyukuk River, a tributary of the Yukon. Researchers suspect record warm waters as the cause but not all salmon are affected.

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Politics & Government

Interior Department Announces Revisions To Endangered Species Act

7:29am August 13, 2019

by Nathan Rott

The Trump administration says major changes will make the nation's landmark conservation law more efficient. Critics say it will hurt endangered plant and animals as they face mounting threats.

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