Migrating bats surf on storms Long distance migrations can take a lot out of energy, but one kind of bat has found some assistance. Jonathan Lambert
A plan to kill thousands of invasive owls has left activists divided This summer, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service approved a plan to kill thousands of invasive barred owls in the Pacific Northwest. A lawsuit may hold up broader implementation. Nate Hegyi
A plan to save one owl species at the expensive of another divides activists This summer, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service approved a plan to kill thousands of invasive barred owls in the Pacific Northwest. A lawsuit may hold up broader implementation. Nate Hegyi
Meet the new animal species discovered in 2024 A cute fuzzy beetle, a sea squirt that looks like a cross between a panda and a zebra, and a piranha-like fish that's vegetarian: These are just a few of the new species formally identified in 2024. Jonathan Lambert
Tiger-cats, sea squirts and beetles, oh my! Meet some species identified in 2024 From charismatic macrofauna to tiny sea squirts, here are some species formally identified by scientists in 2024. Jonathan Lambert
Endangered orcas’ circle of life: one baby dies, another is born A baby orca at first believed to be J61, which hadn't been seen for nearly a week, turned out to be a brand-new baby instead. Researchers now presume J61 is dead. John Ryan
Bird flu Q&A: What to know to help protect yourself and your pets Each week some revelation about bird flu seems to flutter through the news cycle. Here's what the latest research is saying about how it is spreading and how to keep yourself and your pets safe. Will Stone
A 'stampede' of dolphins closed out the year on the Southern Californian coast A "stampede" of dolphins off the Southern Calif. coast provided a moment of wonder at year's end. Scott Simon
New year, new pygmy hippo: A naming poll for this Virginia zoo baby is underway Moo Deng and Haggis are joined by another slick, round supreme on the scene. Fans of the new baby can cast their vote to name her until New Year's Eve, with the winning name announced the next day. Manuela López Restrepo
A sea turtle plagued by 'bubble butt' condition is helped by a 3D printer "Bubble butt" can leave turtles struggling to swim normally — or unable to submerge at all. A 3D-printed harness can help. Bill Chappell