An unbearable situation: How a nonprofit helped evict a black bear in LA A black bear made a home for itself underneath a Los Angeles man's home weeks ago. He called in expert bear-evictors to solve the problem. John Ketchum
These dogs can learn new words just by eavesdropping Some dogs have an amazing ability to learn the names of dozens, even hundreds of toys. Now, a new study suggests these super learners can pick up new words by overhearing people talk, just as toddlers can. Nell Greenfieldboyce
Sick young ants send out a 'kill me' scent to prevent deadly epidemics Young, infected Lasius neglectus ants will send out an altruistic "kill me" signal to worker ants, a new study finds, as part of a strategy to keep deadly pathogens from spreading through the colony. Arundathi Nair
Meet five new species discovered in 2025 A bumpy snailfish, Andean mouse opossum and ancient sea cow were just some of the many species described in 2025. Arundathi Nair
These salamanders supercool themselves to handle the snow Blue spotted salamanders can supercool themselves so they can walk over ice and snow during their spring migrations. Nell Greenfieldboyce
These salamanders supercool themselves to handle the snow Blue spotted salamanders can supercool themselves so they can walk over ice and snow during their spring migrations Nell Greenfieldboyce
In the snow, these salamanders get supercool Blue spotted salamanders have been seen walking across snow and new research suggests how they get by in the cold. Nell Greenfieldboyce
For 50 years, Rockalina the turtle lived on a kitchen floor. Now she has a new friend The Oreo-sized baby turtle represents a turning point in Rockalina's recovery: Spending time with her own kind. Alina Hartounian
Colorado ranchers say wolves are killing livestock. The state is stepping in to help Two years after residents voted to reintroduce wolves in Colorado, ranchers there say too many of their cows are being killed. The state is now hiring people on horseback to help. Halle Zander
The San Francisco Bay Area's beloved albino alligator, Claude, has died at age 30 The San Francisco Bay Area lost a beloved resident this week. Claude, an albino alligator that lived at the California Academy of Sciences, died at the age of 30. Eyder Peralta
