Why Deer Act Like Deer in Headlights
Why do deer just freeze when you’re driving along and you catch them in your headlights? It’s because they’re actually blinded by the lights. A column…
NASA Buzzing about Life on Titan
The space agency is expected to announce that Saturn’s moon Titan has the conditions necessary for life as we know it. NASA has called a press…
Perdue Farms Sued over “Humane” Claim
The Humane Society of the United States has filed a class action lawsuit against the nation’s third-largest poultry producer, Perdue Farms, alleging false advertising of factory…
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…
Caught in the Custody Crossfire
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.
Taking the Global Temperature at Cancun
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
Daybreak Light and Fog on Waterfalls
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…
Whale Reunited with Rescuers
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.…
Veterinarians Warn about Danger of Antibiotics
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…
This Week in Green – Nov. 22, 2010
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.
Breaking Through the Shackles of Autism
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…
Text 911 to Elephants!
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
Giving Thanks for Water
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.”
Creating Your Own Wildlife Preserve
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
The Terrible Irony of Target the Hero
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
Senate Votes to Ban Crush Videos
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…
Big Discoveries from an Epic Ocean Census
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
This Week in Green – Nov. 12, 2010
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
The Other Firefox
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
Dick Van Dyke Says Saved by Porpoises
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…