Why Do We Only See Dragonflies In The Summer?
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Dr. Jessica Ware about dragonflies in this next installment of the summer series "What's Bugging You?"
Animals
Animal Rights Activist On Trial In Canada For Giving Water To Pigs
Anita Krajnc is facing charges of criminal mischief because she gave water to pigs bound for the slaughterhouse. If convicted, she could be sentenced to six months in jail or a $5,000 fine.
Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins Show Strain Of Not Getting Enough Sleep
It turns out dolphins are just like us — they need their sleep. Ann Garrett of the National Marine Fisheries Service explains a proposed rule that's intended to help the dolphins get some sleep.
A Happy Ending For An Australian Ultramarathoner And Chinese Stray Dog
"This day is one of the best days of my life," Dion Leonard said after being reunited with his beloved dog, Gobi, ending a frantic search for the pup he met during an ultramarathon.
Fish Killing Disease Shuts Down Stretch Of Yellowstone River In Montana
Results are in from a preliminary investigation into the fish killing disease that's caused the unprecedented closure of a long stretch of the Yellowstone River in Montana.
It's Been A Good Week For Goats
They're helping needy families in Cameroon as part of a Red Cross giveaway. And in Indiana, a kid got a soul serenade from Grammy winner Anthony Hamilton.
Extinct 'Micro Lion' Is Named For Sir David Attenborough
Microleo attenboroughi was a tiny, marsupial lion that lived some 18 million years ago. Paleontologists in Australia said they named it after the famed naturalist "for his dedication and enthusiasm."
'Googly-Eyed' Stubby Squid Captures Internet's Attention
Researchers from the Nautilus exploration vessel came upon the bright purple creature with giant eyes. It may look like a cartoon character, but it's real. It's also pretty tough, a researcher says.
This Weekend, Water Voles Are Making A Splash In England
The swimming critters were once common in the British countryside, but industrialization and rampaging minks have made them endangered. A new effort seeks to reintroduce them at a northern lake.
Montana Officials Close Yellowstone River To Fight Fish-Killing Parasite
An extraordinary effort to limit a widespread fish kill comes a week before the centennial celebration of the National Park Service.