Protecting Elephants: Trophy Kills And The Trump Administration
A protective ban on importing the spoils of trophy hunting is under review.
Animals
Wild Turkeys Invade Rural California Neighborhoods
The San Francisco Chronicle reports some areas embrace the turkeys. But the birds weigh 20 pounds. And they're tough: some damage cars while pecking at their own reflections.
Dog Owners Have Lower Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease, Swedish Data Suggest
Researchers looked at hospital visits in Sweden's public health care system and checked them against dog registration records. They found dog owners had lower rates of heart disease.
The Nonhuman Rights Project Advocates For Zoo Animals
Scott Simon talks with Steven Wise of the Nonhuman Rights Project, a legal advocacy group for animals. They're arguing in Connecticut Superior Court that three zoo elephants are legal persons.
National Zoo Panda Tian Tian Gets Checkup For Weight Loss And Sore Shoulder
Veterinarians performed laser treatment and acupuncture for what they initially thought was a touch of arthritis in the panda's left shoulder.
U.S. Lifts Ban On Importing Elephant Trophies From Zimbabwe And Zambia
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said hunting programs in those countries can aid conservation efforts. But those who oppose the policy change point to a decline in Zimbabwe's elephant population.
Video: An Interspecies Flying Lesson
Gorilla naturalist? Barbara J. King suggests watching this young male gorilla in the Virunga Mountains during his close-up encounter with a baby owl.
Why Did The Passenger Pigeon Go Extinct? The Answer Might Lie In Their Toes
Billions of these birds once flew over North America, but the last known passenger pigeon died in 1914. To try to figure out what happened, scientists analyzed DNA from the toes of birds in museums.
Beginning Surfer Escapes Jaw Of A 10-Foot Shark
Charlie Fry recalled a famous incident when a pro surfer punched a shark in the nose. Fry did the same. He escaped with minor injuries, scrambled onto his board and caught a wave in toward shore.
Um, Uh, Huh? Are These Words Clues To Understanding Human Language?
Tiny filler words in human rapid-fire conversation hold the key to understanding how language is unique, according to a new book. But anthropologist Barbara J. King raises some questions.