The LSU Tigers' New Tiger Makes His Debut
Louisiana State University's live tiger mascot is an institution. Recently, the school got a new tiger — just in time for football season.
Animals
Coral Reef Fish Are More Resilient Than We Thought, Study Finds
Ocean acidification can cause reckless behavior in coral reef fish. But researchers say that coral reef environments have large chemical variations daily, which can offer recovery time for fish.
What To Do When Facing A Floating Ball Of Fire Ants
"Avoid, avoid, avoid," one fire ant expert says. The ants, common in areas flooded by Harvey, can't be submerged underwater. But if you have a bottle of soapy water, you might be able to drown them.
From Hawk To Horse: Animal Rescues During Hurricane Harvey
A storm of this magnitude affects many animals. Uplifting videos show people rescuing all kinds of animals from Hurricane Harvey's floodwaters, says anthropologist Barbara J. King.
Why The Toxin Trouble With Tiny Turtles Continues
The government is warning people not to handle tiny turtles because of the risk of contracting salmonella. The problem is, it has been warning us for 40 years and we're still getting sick.
How Moldy Hay And Sick Cows Led To A Lifesaving Drug
The blood thinner warfarin, which prevents blood clots, owes its existence to some cows who got very sick after eating spoiled hay — and to a chemist who spent years trying to figure out why.
Fishermen Caught With 6,600 Sharks In Galápagos, Now Headed To Prison
The dead sharks, mostly endangered hammerheads, were part of a 300-ton haul of fish found on a Chinese boat off the Galápagos Islands. An Ecuadorean judge fined and jailed the crew up to four years.
Sea Shepherd Says This Year It Won't Send Ships To Disrupt Japanese Whalers
The U.S.-based environmental activist group says it will not send ships because Japan has improved technology to avoid the vessels and has toughened its anti-terrorism laws.
What's Making These Dogs In Mumbai Turn Blue?
Five dogs with this unusual hue were found in an industrial area of Mumbai. The hunt for its cause revealed a much bigger problem.
Specs For Border Wall Show It Would Divide Texas Wildlife Refuge
Texans are upset that the first plans for Trump's border wall show that it will rip through two nature preserves. The border patrol insists public access will be guaranteed.