#NPRreads: Cecil's Zimbabwe And UCLA Tracks A Superbug
Also this week, an in-depth look at Darren Wilson — the Ferguson, Mo., police officer who fatally shot Michael Brown.
Animals
Sea Turtles Test Urban Waters In Southern California 'Jacuzzi'
Even with the warm outflow from nearby power plants, the San Gabriel River's an odd new habitat choice. Volunteers and researchers are working to study and track the population that's popped up there.
At This Summer Camp, Some Of The Best Friends Are Marine Mammals
Summer camp typically brings to mind s'mores, campfires and the beach. But for some kids in Southern California, camp is where they learn to care for sick and stranded sea lions and elephant seals.
Judge Strikes Down Idaho 'Ag-Gag' Law, Raising Questions For Other States
A judge ruled Monday that an Idaho law criminalizing undercover investigations of farms is unconstitutional. Seven other states have similar laws, but legal experts say they may not stand much longer.
Why 'Pep' The Prison Dog Got Such A Bum Rap
He killed the Pennsylvania governor's wife's cat — or so the story went. As it turns out, the Labrador was sentenced to the grim corridors of Eastern State Penitentiary to live up to his name.
Exploring The 'Wild And Haunting World Of Dolphins'
In her new book, Voices in the Ocean, Susan Casey describes the life of dolphins and details some new threats the animals face, such as organized dolphin kills and man-made sounds in the ocean.
In Cambodia, Rats Are Being Trained To Sniff Out Land Mines And Save Lives
An estimated 4 to 6 million land mines are scattered throughout Cambodia, one of the world's worst-affected places. Rats possessing an exceptional sense of smell are being trained to detect the mines.
Heavy Loads Of Pollen May Shift Flight Plans Of The Bumblebee
Foraging bumblebees can pick up nearly half their weight in pollen before heading home to the hive, research shows. All that weight tucked into hollows on their hind legs can complicate flying.
Researchers Witness Urban Coyotes Melt Into The Shadows Of Los Angeles
Coyotes are becoming more and more common in urban areas, including Los Angeles. This summer, the National Park Service announced a first-of-its-kind survey of coyote behavior in the city. The researchers say the findings so far have been surprising.
Wanted: More Bulls With No Horns
Most U.S. dairy cows are born with horns, but most farms remove them. Animal welfare groups say dehorning is cruel. Instead, they want ranchers to breed more hornless cattle into their herds.