Bumblebee to be Listed as ‘Endangered’?
A formal petition has been filed to list a species of bumblebee as officially “endangered.” It’s part of a larger effort to protect bees of all…
Dr. Strangelove’s Salmon
It takes three years for a salmon in the Atlantic to reach full size. But if you find a way to mix in genes from an…
Visiting the Gorillas
When she’s not teaching psychology at Harvard University, Regina Yando, (her friends call her Sunny) takes off around the world with her husband, John, to see…
Bibi’s Amazing Rescue
This one happened several months ago, but the rescuer, 20-year-old Raden Soemawinata, still deserves a shout-out. It begins with Sue Drummond, who’s walking her pooch, Bibi,…
The Unexpected Matador Hero
“I don’t have the ‘cojones’ for this,” said 22-year-old matador Christian Hernandez on TV, after twice dropping his red cape and fleeing the infamous bullring at…
Miracle of Love, Stork-Style
Malena was shot by Italian hunters in Croatia. She’s a stork, and together with her mate, Rodan, was busy raising their young when the “vacationers” intervened…
World’s Tallest Dog
He’s 7 feet 3 inches from head to tail, and 3 feet 7 inches from paw to shoulder. And that’s good enough to make George the…
Payback, Buffalo-Style
Call it poetic justice. Or call her a lap buffalo. The water buffalo had been shot by a hunter, and her head was now mounted on…
Dogs at the Groom-o-matic
Is the recession getting you down? Can’t afford to take Fluffy and Fido to the grooming parlor? Too lazy to do it yourself? Just head on…
Tiny Brains, Huge Feats
Their brains are the size of a pinhead. But that doesn’t make them any the less smart. How do insects navigate precisely into a perfect landing…
Whose Side are the Dogs On?
Maybe he was thinking that as part of its budget-cutting austerity measures, the Greek government would neuter its spay/neuter programs for the stray dogs of Athens.…
‘Ugliest’ Dog Goes to Heaven
Miss Ellie, winner of the “World’s Ugliest Dog Contest” in 2009, has gone over the Rainbow Bridge. This little sweetheart had been campaigning tirelessly on behalf…
It’s a Dog…It’s a Tiger…No, It’s China
The latest craze in China: Dyeing your dog. At least it’s better than eating them. We just hope the paint they’re using is safer than some of…
Are Dolphins ‘Persons’?
This post is in Part One of our series on Dolphins and Us – their intelligence, culture and society, and why it’s time to bring an end to keeping them in captivity.
They’re Super-Brainy, Too!
This post is in Part Two of our series on Dolphins and Us – their intelligence, culture and society, and why it’s time to bring an end to keeping them in captivity.
Dolphin Society and Culture
This post is in Part Two of our series on Dolphins and Us – their intelligence, culture and society, and why it’s time to bring an end to keeping them in captivity.
Dolphins or Humans: Who’s Smarter?
This post is in Part One of our series on Dolphins and Us – their intelligence, culture and society, and why it’s time to bring an end to keeping them in captivity.
Amazing Abilities of Dolphins
This post is in Part One of our series on Dolphins and Us – their intelligence, culture and society, and why it’s time to bring an end to keeping them in captivity.
Eager Beavers Meet Peace Keeper
By Lauren Heine Can deception save a relationship? When it comes to humans and beavers, it’s certainly helping to keep the peace. Beavers have been driven…
Are Humans the Only Animals that Keep Pets?
In this monthly blog, psychologist and author Hal Herzog, Ph.D., discusses some of the quirks and anomalies of our relationships to our fellow animals. Why don’t animals…