March 3, 2016 Scientists unraveling mystery of rare whales off Madagascar More than a decade ago, Salvatore Cerchio went to Madagascar to study coastal dolphins. But his attention eventually shifted to a much bigger marine mammal – a rare species of whale that calls those waters home.
February 29, 2016 Male gorillas sing and hum when they eat It turns out that male gorillas have a little Frank Sinatra in them.
February 29, 2016 Scientists crown 'Earth's first animal' Way before humans, sharks, or dinosaurs, the sea sponge was very likely the first animal on Earth.
February 24, 2016 10-foot python attacks boy as he sleeps in his bed A young Australian boy was left bloody after being attacked by a python in his bed in an incident that his mother is describing as a real-life “nightmare”.
February 23, 2016 Dodos were quite intelligent, study says Is it possible that the dodo bird has been unfairly affiliated with stupidity all this time? New research released by the American Museum of Natural History says signs point to “yes.”
February 23, 2016 Baby gorilla delivered by C-section at UK zoo Bristol Zoo Gardens in the U.K. welcomed a miracle family member on February 12: a female gorilla delivered by C-section..
February 16, 2016 Endangered Colombian crocodiles get a helping hand The future of a critically endangered crocodile in Colombia just got a little brighter, thanks to a reintroduction program that resulted in the release of more than 40 of the reptiles in the past year.
February 12, 2016 San Diego Zoo hatches near-extinct 'tree lobster' insects Experts at San Diego Zoo have successfully hatched tree lobster insects.
February 12, 2016 Obama moves to protect 1.8 million acres of Calif. desert President Barack Obama granted national monument status Friday to nearly 1.8 million acres of scenic Southern California desert, a move the White House says will maintain in perpetuity the region's fragile ecosystem and natural resources, as well as provide recreational opportunities for hikers, campers, hunters and others.
