Is Birdfeeding Just, Well, For The Birds?
What do birds like to chow down on anyway? And what to do with pesky squirrels? NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Talkin' Birds host Ray Brown about birdfeeding.
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Chinese Construction Workers Set Off Dynamite And Uncover 'New' Dinosaur Species
Workmen building a high school in southern China were blasting through bedrock – and when the dust settled, they found they had uncovered a well-preserved dinosaur skeleton.
Leprosy Surprise: Medieval Scourge Is Lurking In British Squirrels
Leprosy has been long gone from Great Britain. Or so we thought. Midevil
Why Seabirds Love To Gobble Plastic Floating In The Ocean
New evidence suggests that for a lot of birds, plastic actually smells like food. The reason for that involves a common kind of algae floating in the ocean and a "chemical scream."
Can't Hurry Love: Rare Snail Finds Romance After Global Search
A genetic fluke stood in the way of love for a lonely and unique snail named Jeremy. But thanks to a public appeal, the snail has hopefully found a mate — or maybe even two.
Brain Scientists Trace Rat Ticklishness To Play Behavior
Why and when tickling makes us laugh is still mysterious. But researchers who studied what happens in rat brains when they're tickled say they emit ultrasonic giggles, too — when in the mood for fun.
In Ancient Trash Heaps, A Whale Hunting Puzzle Emerges
New DNA evidence from a 4,000-year-old archaeological site along the coast of Greenland suggests the paleo-Inuit or Saqqaq culture ate large amounts of whale. But how?
Monkeys Regain Control Of Paralyzed Legs With Help Of An Implant
Two monkeys with spinal cord injuries were able to move after a wireless implant restored the connection between brain and legs. But any help for people will be years away, researchers say.
With Election Anxiety At Its Peak, Check Out Terrifying Video From Animal World
A video of a marine iguana hatchling chased by a pit of snakes has gone viral. We think it's a stressful but ultimately cathartic diversion.
Ease Election Anxiety By Looking At Cute Animals
For those feeling a little sressed out this Election Day, the San Francisco Zoo is live streaming the antics of three fluffy red pandas. And, USA Today is offering photos and videos of adorable dogs.