World Sep 21 These copper vests are helping injured penguins heal faster By Stephanie Sy, Lorna Baldwin
Science Sep 18 Meet Earth's newest wild cat species, living in Bolivia and the first named in over a century A previously unknown cat species has been identified in plain sight: at a wildlife sanctuary in Bolivia, where the small, spotted feline had been living for years after being taken in by a local family. By Paola Flores, Associated Press
Science Aug 13 Watch 4:57 Baby elephant at National Zoo helps lead fight against deadly disease Elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus is the leading cause of death in young Asian elephants. One baby elephant is at the center of an effort that could transform how the disease is managed in these gentle giants worldwide. Deema Zein reports. By Deema Zein, Layla Quran
Nation May 04 2nd sloth transferred from troubled Sloth World has died, Central Florida Zoo says A second sloth taken to a central Florida zoo for rehabilitation has died out of a group given up by a yet-to-open tourist attraction facing scrutiny for the deaths of more than 30 other sloths imported from Guyana and Peru. By Associated Press
Science Feb 27 Watch 3:29 Punch the monkey melts hearts after rejection and unlikely friendship In a zoo outside Tokyo, one monkey has pulled heartstrings around the world after forming an unexpected friendship. Stephanie Sy reports. By Stephanie Sy, Layla Quran
Feb 24 How horses whinny has long eluded scientists. A new study reveals the answer By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press Horses are the only animals known to whistle while they sing. Continue reading
Feb 06 Can apes play pretend? Scientists use an imaginary tea party to find out By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press For the first time, an experiment hints that an ape in captivity can have an imagination. Continue reading
Oct 11 New study finds ostriches and other large flightless birds had long-distance flying ancestors By Klara Widrig, The Conversation A 56 million-year-old fossil bone helps explain how this (mostly) flightless family of birds spread to so many different continents. Continue reading
Aug 30 Watch 6:24 How coyotes are adapting to urban life and thriving in U.S. cities By John Yang, Harry Zahn In cities across America, it’s become increasingly common to see coyotes in parks, golf courses and other green spaces. John Yang speaks with New York Times reporter and photographer Loren Elliott and urban ecologist Christopher Schell to learn more. Continue watching
Aug 13 Scientists on standby to rescue rare manatee sighted in cold New England waters By Leah Willingham, Associated Press A manatee was recently spotted off the coast of Massachusetts for the first time in almost a decade and scientists want to monitor its condition to see if a rescue is necessary before it succumbs to the cold water or… Continue reading