News & Features Archive

• December 23 2008

  Scots Use Sewing to Rescue Puffins

  If you can sew, you can save the puffins. At least, that is, if you live on the remote Scottish island of St. Kilda, where dozens of baby birds become lost in flight and die after heading inland instead of out towards sea. Read More

• December 22 2008

  Stray Cats Keep Lost Child Safe

  We’ve all heard the stories of children being raised by animals, like the Jungle Book’s Mowgli, or the real-life Russian “wolf boy” discovered in a Russian forest last year. But a new discovery in Argentina reveals a nurturing spirit that you wouldn’t expect to see in one particular species: the common cat. Read More

• December 14 2008

  Puppies Keep Toddler Safe During Night in Woods

  When a three-year-old got lost outside of his home, his two dogs helped keep him safe and warm until he was rescued. Read More

• November 25 2008

  Philanthropist Rescues Wild Horses

  A wealthy horse lover has decided to adopt most or all of the 30,000 wild horses and burros that are currently being held on federal land. Read More

• November 10 2008

  Dog Survives Collision with Train

  Ned Quinn assumed his dog was dead after she was hit by a freight train. But the next day, he was reunited with his best friend. Read More

• November 04 2008

  Giant Bat Swoops Back from Brink of Extinction

  You’d better duck—a giant bat species is swooping back after a near-brush with extinction. Read More

• October 29 2008

  Bird Breaks World Record for Longest Flight

  Think a journey from Alaska to New Zealand sounds like a killer of a red-eye flight? The 7,200-mile trek wouldn’t be much fun for a human sitting comfortably in a 747—but chances are, it’s a much bigger challenge for the bar-tailed godwit. Read More

• October 23 2008

  Pet Horse Is Award-Winning Painter

  Cholla, a mustang-quarter horse mix, began painting about four years ago, using his teeth to hold a watercolor brush and stroke a sheet of paper. Read More

• October 15 2008

  Manatee Rescued Off Cape Cod

  Recently, locals around Sesuit Harbor Cape Cod, Massachusetts caught a glimpse of an unusual sea creature heading towards shore: a giant male manatee, weighing in around 800 to 1,000 pounds. Read More

• October 01 2008

  Man Fights Shark to Rescue His Dog

  Most people wouldn’t voluntarily mess with a shark. But when it’s about to devour your best friend, what else can you do? Read More

• September 17 2008

  City Uses DNA Tests to Help Dog Owners Behave

  In an Israeli city, officials are collecting DNA samples from all area dogs, and using their database to track down who’s been good or bad. Read More

• September 15 2008

  Dog Calls 911 to Help Sick Owner

  Joe Stalnaker’s German shepherd, Buddy, seems like the kind of dog you’d love to have around whenever emergency strikes. This intelligent service dog is trained to help his owner in all sorts of ways - including calling 911 when Stalnaker has an accident. Read More

• September 09 2008

  Online Dating for Endangered Species

  Plenty of people have found their true loves on sites like Match.com and e-Harmony - but now, even animals are getting in on the act. Read More

• September 08 2008

  Beluga Whale Learns to Talk

  Most of us know that dolphins speak their own language - and now it looks like they’re not the only deep-sea creatures capable of a chat: a beluga whale has been taught to talk. Read More

• August 31 2008

  Cattle Can Tell Directions

  If you ever want to know which way is north or south, and you can’t seem to find your compass, there’s a simple solution: Just ask a cow for directions. Read More

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