A Day with Orphan Elephants
Our visit to the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage in Kenya Leslie Smith at the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Suguta was way too young to be on…
Our visit to the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage in Kenya Leslie Smith at the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Suguta was way too young to be on…
Did Norton the parrot belong with the family he now lived with? Or with the neighbors who had given him away but now wanted him back? Companion animal custody cases are becoming more common. Check out the judge’s ruling in this one, and tell us if you agree.
Climate change conference kicks off in Mexico with the quixotic goal of trying to unite the 194 participating nations and reach consensus on how to address global climate change. Delegates hope to make progress, but there are huge challenges
Photo and story by Maurizio Biancarelli Daybreak Light and Fog on the Veliki Prstvaci Waterfalls was one of the winners in this year’s European Wildlife Photographer…
Ten years ago, in November 2000, a large humpback whale was found stranded on a beach near Ubatuba, Brazil, clinging to life in the crashing surf.…
Amid growing concern about the indiscriminate use of antibiotics at factory farms, a new warning has been issued by the British Veterinary Association (BVA). To mark…
Paper or plastic? Parts of Los Angeles County have joined the movement to ban single-use plastic bags at the checkout counter. A conservative Congressman warns his party not to ignore the climate change issue. And more from This Week in Green.
How a beloved dog touched a boy’s heart and gave him a new life By Judith A. Proffer With cornflower blue eyes wide as saucers and…
Elephants sending text messages? Sounds like an advertising stunt. in fact, it’s a groundbreaking attempt to save their lives in parts of Africa where they come into conflict with farms and villages
An American teacher spends a year overseas. “We had a comfortable apartment, but it’s tough pumping water by hand and carrying it home. If you need anything to be grateful for this Thanksgiving, consider the humble glass of water.”
Arizona resident replaces water-thirsty lawn with native plants. She saves water and money, and soon birds and other welcome wildlife are gracing her backyard. “It’s a riot of color in spring when everything is blooming,” she says
Target survived the mean streets of Afghanistan. She survived a suicide bomber. She was adopted by one of the soldiers, but the one thing she couldn’t survive was an animal shelter here in the United States
Videos that show women killing small animals, mostly with their stiletto heels or bare feet, will be banned under a new law that cleared the Senate…
The new Census of Marine Life took 10 years and is full of amazing discoveries. “We’re finding what we expected,” says leading scientist, “the utterly unexpected.’’ But the discoveries also come with an urgent warning
What do sunburned whales, deformed beaks, rice, chocolate and beer have in common? They’re all in the environmental news this week. Rice may be the highlight, with strategies in the offing to help combat both hunger and poverty
Nicknamed for its fiery color, the red panda of the Himalayas could use some help. Now young people are rallying to build the Red Panda Network and to celebrate the first International Red Panda Day. How you can help
In movies and sitcoms, over the years, Dick Van Dyke has been rescued from precarious situations by the likes of magical nannies and flying cars. But…
Nancy Shaskey never gave up searching, hoping to find her cat, Stickers. Back in 2003, Stickers, then 3 years old, jumped in the back of a…
Four top engineers discover that when it comes to taking a drink, “cats really know how to do it perfectly.” But another scientist has been studying how dogs shake themselves dry. They have that down to a fine art, too
Composite photo by NASA, ESA, and The Hubble Heritage Team The large “grand design” spiral galaxy M81 is located 11.6 million light-years away – not that…