Thirsty Baby Flamingos Airlifted To Safety In South Africa
A drought left a flamingo breeding ground dry near Kimberley, South Africa. When the adult birds left, animal lovers flew thousands of baby birds to safety.
Animals
Groundhog Day 2019: Punxsutawney Phil Predicts An Early Spring
Phil, the famous groundhog, did not see his shadow, meaning an early spring is upon us.
'Big Sexy' Bolts From Photo Shoot For Calendar Of Heroes
The New York Fire Department was taking calendar photos. A cat, nicknamed Big Sexy, was photographed lounging on the shoulders of a shirtless EMT but the cat bolted. They're still looking for it.
Uptick In Butterfly Census Could Be A Fluke, Researchers Caution
Environmentalists say the number of monarch butterflies wintering in Mexico's forests is up dramatically. That's good news after years of drastic decline, but researchers warn it might not last.
Massive Starfish Die-Off Is Tied To Global Warming
Sea stars along the Pacific Coast are dying in the largest disease epidemic ever documented in a wild marine species. New research suggests warmer water is making the disease even more deadly.
Woman In Thailand Saves Puppy While Running A Marathon
The woman saw other runners stepping over something. It was a puppy that seemed lost. She picked it up and carried it all the way to the finish line. She has since adopted the dog.
To Keep African Swine Fever Out, Denmark Is Planning A Southern Boar(der) Fence
The 40-mile fence is being built to protect Denmark's $5 billion pig industry from possible infection by wild boars. But critics doubt the fence will work, and warn it may adversely affect wildlife.
A Slimy Discovery: New Fossil Found Of Jawless, Backless Hagfish
The hagfish may not be as primitive as once thought, thanks to a new fossil discovery. NPR's Scott Simon asks The Atlantic science writer Ed Yong about his recent piece on hagfish and their slime.
Crow Murders In Idaho Are Nothing To Squawk About: Human Scarecrows Try To Divert Bird Invasion
The Crow Management Task Force in Nampa, Idaho, uses drones, lasers and even a live hawk to scare the birds away. For the past three winters, crows have descended on the town, creating a public health hazard.
Australia's Heat Wave Is Taking A Toll On People, Animals, Infrastructure And Land
As temperatures break records, Australians are suffering from heat-related illnesses, power has been cut to preserve supplies, and more than 90 horses were found dead in a dried reservoir.