Into the barn: The joys of spring lambing season Spring brings lambing season, a time of hard work and long hours for farmers. But it's also a time made joyful by cuddly newborns. Brian Mann
Destroying endangered species' habitat wouldn't count as 'harm' under proposed rule The Trump administration is reinterpreting a key word in the Endangered Species Act that could have big consequences for species at risk. Jonathan Lambert
A good (and heroic!) dog leads Arizona toddler to safety A toddler wandered away from home in Arizona and many feared the worst after seeing mountain lions during their search. A ranch dog found him and guided him to safety. John Ketchum
6 tips for keeping your pets safe from wildlife attacks Coyotes and birds of prey are basically everywhere in Seattle — and they're here to stay. Here are some tips for keeping your furry friends safe from attacks. Casey Martin
When the woodpecker you're mad at is yourself Woodpeckers are vandalizing car window and mirrors in the town of Rockport, Mass. Justine Kenin
When an earthquake struck San Diego, these elephants formed a protective circle When a 5.2 earthquake hit near San Diego yesterday, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park caught its elephants on video taking action to protect their young. They formed what experts call an "alert circle." Rebecca Rosman
Anxiety drugs found in rivers make salmon take more risks New research suggests that pharmaceutical pollution can change the behavior of salmon in the wild. Jonathan Lambert
A new study finds crows can recognize geometric shapes A new study shows that like humans, crows can recognize geometric regularity, making them the first nonhuman animal known to have this ability. Nell Greenfieldboyce
Aging former research chimps move to Chimp Haven All of the former research chimpanzees that had been living on an Air Force base in New Mexico have finally arrived at a sanctuary in Louisiana. Many of these chimps are in their 50s and 60s. Nell Greenfieldboyce
Doggles and dog booties: Anchorage residents prep pets for volcanic explosion Mount Spurr, which scientists say is likely to erupt in the coming weeks or months, is about 80 miles west of Anchorage. But ash clouds could reach the state's biggest city. Nathaniel Herz
