Water Bears in Space
Can earthly life survive in the vacuum of outer space? At least one creature can: the tiny water bear, a microscopic creature whose scientific name is the tardigrade.
Is Your Cell Phone Killing Bees?
Scientists have been trying to figure out what is causing Colony Collapse Disorder. One theory that linked it to cell phone towers is back in the news today.
Facelifts for Dogs
You need an eyelift? Get those wrinkles out? If you’re a Shar Pei, it’s not because you’re showing your age. It’s not vanity, and you’re not Joan Rivers.
Talking with Dolphins
Behavioral biologist Denise Herzing has been visiting dolphins in the ocean for 20 years and she may be close to establishing advanced communication.
James Cromwell: Retire the Racehorses!
James Cromwell isn’t just the star of movies like Secretariat; he’s a superstar for the animals. His latest campaign is to ensure that racehorses get the retirement they deserve when they leave the track.
Staying Away from ‘Water for Elephants’
One movie I certainly won’t be going to see this weekend is Water for Elephants, more aptly named “Torture for Elephants.”
Smoke – No More Fire
Smoke the donkey, rescued by marines serving in Iraq, has finally arrived in the United States and is on his way to his new home, where he will work as a therapy animal.
Take a Bite Out of Biting
Last year, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)., nearly 5 million people were bitten by dogs. Half a million needed medical attention for them.
Elephants to Pack Their Trunks
After much debate, the board of the Toronto Zoo has voted to allow the three elephants being held there to move to a better home. It may not be a sanctuary, but it will be better than where they are.
Factory Farms to Ban Cameras
New laws in Iowa, Minnesota and Florida would treat whistle blowers as criminals and make it illegal to take undercover photos and video of animal abuse at factory farms.
Zoo Fights Elephant Retirement
The attitude of the zoo management has nothing to do with what’s best for the elephants, and everything to do with zoo politics and business.
Abused Dog Tug-of-War
When Patrick the pit bull was found starved and barely breathing, after being dropped down a garbage chute, everyone seemed united on his behalf. But now the dog is caught up in a custody battle.
Why SeaWorld ‘Helps’ Stranded Whales
It seems admirable, at first blush, that SeaWorld is helping stranded pilot whales. They have experience in treating captive whales and dolphins. The true picture, however, is a little darker.
Dog and Goose Are Best of Friends
When a goose was hit by a car, a man saw his dog pick her up and he assumed the dog was going to eat her. Quite the opposite; he was rescuing her.
Should Google Be Accountable for Apps?
So we asked our Facebook community:
Do you think Google should be held accountable for the apps that are created for the Android market?
Animals Rescued from Memphis Floods
Humane organizations are working together and with the affected counties to mount a coordinated effort to make sure no pets get left behind.
Sea Levels to Rise Over 5 Feet by 2100
Arctic ice is now melting so fast that sea levels around the planet can be expected to rise by more than 5 feet by the end of this century.
The 80th Commando
Everything to do with the Special Forces is cloaked in mystery, including the identity of the 80th member of the team that raided the bin Laden compound: a canine.
World’s Most Beautiful Bulldog
Officials at Drake University, whose sports teams are called the Bulldogs, said all five judges picked Lucy as the winner from a pool of 50 contestants.
Among Natural Disasters, a Very Greek Tragedy
April was a record-breaker for tornadoes, including 160 reported in one day last week, breaking the previous “super outbreak” of 148 one day in 1974.