Bald eagles, hailed an "American success story" were removed from the endangered species list in 2007. Now, researchers have found that lead ammunition has reduced their population growth.
Jessica and Nikii Gerson-Neeves don't want to end the standoff that has brought joy to so many people. But they also want to use their blender, which has been in a box in their kitchen since December.
The raptor has been making the most of its southern sojourn, with stops at Union Station and the National Postal Museum. It's also been sampling the local cuisine — notably D.C.'s rat population.
Twin panda cubs made their first public appearance before delighted fans in Tokyo but only briefly for now — just for three days — due to a spike in COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant.
"His contribution allows communities in Cambodia to live, work, and play; without fear of losing life or limb," the nonprofit APOPO said after the death of Magawa, an African giant pouched rat.
An experiment involving a robotic tank on wheels and six trained goldfish may offer insights into animals' ability to navigate unfamiliar environments.
More than 200 Roman coins — that could date back as far as the 3rd Century AD — have been found in the area so far. Researchers say the discovery is the largest ever in a cave in northern Spain.
Geoff Carroll recalls an eventful encounter with a polar bear on the sea ice of northern Alaska. It was originally performed for the Alaska storytelling show and podcast "Dark Winter Nights".
Researchers who detected that detecting environmental DNA, or eDNA, in two zoos say the technique could one day be used to look for endangered species in remote locations in the wild.
Songs Of Disappearance is an entire album of calls from endangered Australian birds. Last month, it briefly perched at No. 3 on the country's top 50 albums chart – ahead of Taylor Swift.
Scott Simon speaks with Charles Delbeek, curator at the Steinhart Aquarium at the California Academy of Sciences about Methuselah, believed to be the oldest living fish in captivity in the U.S.
What if we could rescue endangered species before they disappear? Biotech entrepreneur Ryan Phelan explores how genetic engineering tools can save species that would otherwise go extinct.
The couple who donated the recliner didn't realize that the cat had crawled inside the chair. Workers discovered the stowaway, called animal protection, and reunited the tabby with her family.
Researchers sampled air from a zoological park and found DNA from nearby animals. They hope the work can be used to track endangered species in the wild.
When brain researcher Laura Cuaya moved from Mexico to Hungary, she wanted to know if her two dogs would recognize the change in language. So she devised an experiment.
What started as a report of a dog loose on the highway ended with the timely rescue of two injured humans. One-year-old Tinsley, a Shiloh Shepherd, is getting praise and extra treats for her heroism.
A pioneer in the field of evolutionary biology, Wilson explored the complex cooperation among ants, including the role of natural in their colonies. He died Dec. 26. Originally broadcast in 1994.
An athletic Hungarian farm dog and a tiny pet of bygone Russian aristocrats are the latest breeds in the American Kennel Club's purebred lineup for 2022.
With the help of arranged food, the shepherd herded her sheep and goats to create a 330-foot syringe. The animals joined Germany's drive to encourage more people to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Taylor Korn, a lifelong Boulder, Colo., resident, had already lost her father and grandmother this past summer. Then a wildfire took her home and two dogs.
An 8-year-old Malayan tiger named Eko was killed by police after it bit the arm of a cleaning crew member who put his hand in the enclosure after hours.
The Pennsylvania farm is asking folks to donate their used firs or spruces to feed a herd of goats. Owners Mike and Kim Batz say Christmas trees provide valuable antioxidants and nutrients.
A study shows how much prey whales eat. It reveals how the global loss of whales changed ocean life in ways that may make it harder for them to rebound. (Story first aired on ATC on Nov. 11, 2021.)
