Humane Society Retains CEO After Sexual Harassment Allegations
Seven board members resign in protest after the animal charity group sides with its leader, who faced allegations of harassment by three women.
Animals
New Barking Orders For Documenting Support Animals Before Boarding Planes
Airlines are clarifying their policies on emotional support animals, requiring more documentation about the need for the animal. Recently, a woman tried to board a flight with a peacock.
United: Peacock Doesn't Meet Emotional Support Animal Guidelines
A woman paid full price for two seats on a United Airlines flight out of Newark, N.J. One seat for her and one for her peacock. United told her the bird didn't meet the guidelines for many reasons.
Whale Hello: Orcas Can Imitate Human Speech, Researchers Find
A killer whale attempting to say "hello" or "Amy" did not sound as clear as, say, a parrot. But scientists found that the whales could repeat human vocalizations with some success.
The Microbial Eve: Our Oldest Ancestors Were Single-Celled Organisms
Consider this: Evidence points to a microbial Eve as our first ancestor — a tough, underwater organism withstanding extremes that became every other creature to ever live, says Marcelo Gleiser.
Ancient Turkey Bones In Mexico Reveal A Strange Relationship With Humans
New tests reveal humans have long raised the birds, and not just for food. Ancient Mesoamericans were buried with turkeys, perhaps as snacks, companions or status symbols. There was even a turkey god.
Why Dogs Have Floppy Ears: An Animated Tale
Why do dogs look different from wolves? The question bedeviled Charles Darwin. Now scientists have a fascinating theory that links droopy ears and splotchy coats with domestication.
Business And Wildlife Groups Skip The Fight, Work Together To Save A Species
When an animal is listed as endangered that can be bad news for nearby businesses. That's why Georgia's biggest utility is helping to protect the slow-breeding gopher tortoise.
Honeybees Help Farmers, But They Don't Help The Environment
Maybe honeybees get too much attention. They are agricultural animals, like sheep or cattle, and they sometimes make life harder for wild bees. In fact, the bees in true peril are the wild ones.
Yellowstone Bison Release Launches Criminal Investigation
Fear of disease has kept dozens of bison penned in Yellowstone National Park, until they were discovered to have been released through a cut fence.