Animals

A new population of the rare red handfish, which gets around by "walking" slowly along the seafloor, has been found off Tasmania, Australia.

One Of The World's Rarest Fish Is A Little Less Rare Than We Thought

4:01pm January 26, 2018

by Merrit Kennedy

The red handfish, named for hand-shaped fins on the sides of its body, doesn't really swim — it walks slowly along the seafloor. A new population of the striking creature has been found off Tasmania.

A female hiker is attacked by bugs on the Welch-Dickey trail.

How To Teach Mosquitoes To Leave You Alone

10:37am January 26, 2018

by Michaeleen Doucleff

Mosquitoes find some people way more delicious than others. Now scientists have found a way to make you less attractive, no chemicals needed.

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When you stare into the icy void, the owl stares back.

WATCH: Care For A Little Zen? Here It Is: A Snowy Owl Riding An Ice Floe

6:30pm January 25, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

Really, the headline says all we can about this one. It's been a long day, everyone — so just take a minute and watch this owl bobbing calmly on a quiet wintry day.

Bison expert Rafal Kowalczyk spotted the cow this week on the outskirts of Poland's Bialowieza Forest.

Rebellious Cow Finds Winter Home Among Polish Bison

6:01pm January 25, 2018

by Jenny Gathright

She has been spotted twice on the outskirts of Poland's Bialowieza Forest. She appears to be healthy, but she'll need to be removed from the herd before mating season.

Grumpy Cat appears unimpressed posing for a photo during an interview at The Associated Press bureau in Los Angeles in December 2015.

Grumpy Cat Awarded $710,000 In Copyright Infringement Suit

1:06pm January 25, 2018

by Scott Neuman

A jury said that Grenade Beverages illegally used the social media star's likeness on a line of coffee grounds and T-shirts promoting its "Grumppuccino" brand iced coffee.

Are There Zombie Viruses In The Thawing Permafrost?

12:57pm January 25, 2018

by Michaeleen Doucleff

There's a new fear from climate change: bacteria and viruses buried in frozen ground coming back to life as the Arctic warms up. We went digging in permafrost to find out how worried we should be.

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Rescues of farm animals, like goats, don't always get the same kind of attention as high-drama rescues of wild animals, says Barbara J. King.

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Helping Farmed Animals: High-Impact Rescue

12:37pm January 25, 2018

by Barbara J. King

Following the example of an elephant caught on video that apparently thanked human rescuers, anthropologist Barbara King gives a shout-out to new campaigns that help farmed animals.

Veterinary Clinic In Ireland Is Looking For A Cat Cuddler

7:13am January 25, 2018

The posting asks: Have you counted kittens before sleeping? Do you feed stray cats? Does petting cats make you feel warm and fuzzy? They also prefer if you understand different types of purring.

Evangelina Padilla-Vaccaro, now cured of a serious genetic illness — thanks to a successful stem cell treatment — playing recently in a public park. The bubble around her is just for fun.

Will State Voters Continue To Pour Money Into Stem Cell Research?

5:00am January 25, 2018

by David Gorn

California alone has spent billions in state funds over the last 14 years to support stem cell research. Scientists want another round of cash. So, what exactly did voters get for their money so far?

The Permafrost Tunnel Research Facility, dug in the mid-1960s, allows scientists a three-dimensional look at frozen ground.

Is There A Ticking Time Bomb Under The Arctic?

5:32pm January 24, 2018

by Michaeleen Doucleff

Just what exactly is permafrost? And what is happening now that it's warming up? To find out, we enter the Arctic Circle's secret world of ice and frozen history.

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