Cats Don't Fetch, But Know Their Names As Well As Dogs, Researchers Say
In the study by Japanese researchers, cats reacted to their own name. Researchers say it's the first evidence showing cats can understand spoken words.
Animals
New Hampshire Woman Stopped For Distracted Driving
Police pulled the woman over for using a cellphone while driving. They then discovered she had no license and had a kid on her lap. Not a child but a baby goat.
Some In The Beef Industry Are Bucking The Widespread Use Of Antibiotics. Here's How
Most beef cattle receive antibiotics in their feed to prevent liver abscesses while eating a high-energy diet. There's growing pressure on feedlots to stop this — and some have. But it's costly.
USDA Terminates Deadly Cat Experiments, Plans To Adopt Out Remaining Animals
Scientists infected the cats with toxoplasmosis and later killed them. Bipartisan members of Congress complained about the practice and the agency ended the program.
Laysan Albatross: An Unexpected Attraction In Hawaii
For more than a decade, Cathy Granholm has been tracking the Laysan albatross. They come down to Hawaii every winter from Alaska to nest and raise their chicks.
More Flamingos Are Flocking to Mumbai Than Ever Before. The Reason Could be Sewage
There is an almost three-fold increase in the flamingo population in Mumbai, India. Rahul Khot, assistant director at the Bombay Natural History Society, tells NPR his speculations as to why.
A Key To Peace In Afghanistan? Consider Conservation, Says One Scientist
Alex Dehgan, a former State Department official who ran the Wildlife Conservation Society's Afghanistan program, argues science diplomacy can play a key role in rebuilding the country.
What To Expect When Your Giant Panda Might Be Expecting
A team of scientists and veterinarians at the National Zoo artificially inseminated Mei Xiang on Thursday evening. Giant Pandas are only able to get pregnant for 24 to 72 hours each year.
At The European Gull Screeching Championship, Seagulls Don't Ruffle Anyone's Feathers
The European Gull Screeching Championship was just held on the Belgian coast. Jan Seys of the Flanders Marine Institute says it was organized to shed a good light on the often-hated birds.
Alaska Bird Club Scrambles To Find Homes For 300 Cockatiels
The cockatiels are in need of a home after their owner died. Their temporary caretakers, volunteers at the Alaska Bird Club, hope they'll be adopted soon, but only after they're tested for diseases.