Animals

The Anchorage Police Department captured video of a black bear roaming the city's streets.

National

Bear Leads Police On Wild Chase Through The Streets Of Anchorage, Alaska

6:44pm September 21, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

"He was doing his bear thing, and before he knew it he was in the city," an official told a local newspaper. The animal wove through oncoming traffic and jogged past a Pizza Hut before it was caught.

Some farmers are turning to chickens to ward off intruding insects and noxious weeds.

Farmers Enlist Chickens And Bugs To Battle Against Pests

2:24pm September 20, 2016

by Kristofor Husted

In an effort to turn away from chemical pesticides, which have the potential to damage the environment, some farmers are looking in a new direction in the age-old struggle against pests.

Scientists Attribute Diego With Giving His Species A Future

7:07am September 19, 2016

The tortoise is more than 100 years old and lives in the Galapagos Islands. Diego's species was almost extinct until scientists say he got busy. He now has 800 offspring.

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A screenshot of Google Street View shows a cow with its face blurred.

World News

A Cow With No Name: Google Blurs Bovine Face For Privacy

4:32pm September 16, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

"We thought you were pulling the udder one when we herd the moos," Google said. But it's true — automatic identity protection kept this passing animal incowgnito.

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Military Bases Serve As Safe Haven For Endangered Species

6:26pm September 15, 2016

by Jay Price

Military bases turn out to be a haven for endangered species. A decision long ago by the military that working with conservationists was a better strategy than fighting them is one of the reasons why.

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Conservation Center In Cambodia Hopes To Revive Nearly Extinct Turtles

6:12am September 15, 2016

Cambodia's royal turtles were thought to be extinct but a small population was discovered in 2000. Efforts are underway to help the population thrive.

Fred and Natasha Ruckel's cat, Yoda, sits on top of the Ripple Rug. The Ripple Rug was the subject of a classic middleman scheme involving eBay and Amazon.

Economy

Episode 724: Cat Scam

4:12pm September 14, 2016

The internet was supposed to get rid of middlemen--but instead they are taking over the global economy.

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A polar bear stands tall during the summer of 2009 in Svalbard, Norway.

World News

Passing Research Ship Saves Weather Station Staff From Polar Bear 'Siege'

12:02pm September 14, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

Five people at a remote Arctic outpost were trapped by polar bears. They couldn't kill the bears, and ran out of flares to scare them off — so they appealed for help.

How Do You Anesthetize A Goldfish?

10:25am September 13, 2016

An Australia woman noticed her fish choking on a pebble in its tank. She rushed to the vet, who dripped anesthetic into the fish's water and then pried the pebble out of its throat.

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Feline behavior specialist Sarah Ellis says that contrary to conventional wisdom, cats are more trainable than many people assume.

Who Says You Can't Train A Cat? A Book Of Tips For Feline-Human Harmony

5:50pm September 12, 2016

In The Trainable Cat, feline behavior specialist Sarah Ellis explains how you can train your kitty to come on command, take medicine and stop waking you up in the middle of the night.

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