The debut of new pandas in D.C. marks the latest chapter in China's 'panda diplomacy' Friday's debut of new pandas at the National Zoo in D.C. is the latest chapter in a long tale of "panda diplomacy" between China and the rest of the world. Rachel Treisman
Meet the crossing guards who help tiny salamanders travel safely at night A group of volunteers spends every night for a few months acting as crossing guards for tiny amphibians: migrating salamanders. Stephanie O'Neill
The stars of this unusual wrestling show? Puppets Dr. Kiss, a three-foot-tall wooden puppet, can handle his business in the wrestling ring. He's the star of a traveling show, reveling in the art and artifice of pro wrestling. Buffy Gorrilla
Woof! Hundreds more dogs from LA area need Seattle homes Seattle Humane is once again taking in dogs from the Los Angeles area, where the state is still battling devastating fires. Katie Campbell
Peeing is contagious in chimpanzees, study suggests A new study finds that captive chimpanzees may sometimes catch the urge to pee from other chimps. Jonathan Lambert
What to know about protecting your cat from bird flu A few cats have died from bird flu after eating raw food. And some raw pet food products have been recalled. Here's what to know about the risks to your fur babies, and how to keep them safe. Sarah Boden
Saber teeth in predators evolved many times. Did it lead to their extinction? A new analysis suggests saber teeth were highly specialized for puncturing prey, ultimately at the cost of durability. Jonathan Lambert
Invasive green crabs threaten West Coast ecosystems. One solution? Otters As invasive green crabs wreak havoc on California's estuaries, a new study has found that a restored sea otter population might be the solution. Manuela López Restrepo
A tortoise survival tale: How Tiptoe escaped Southern California's wildfires For years, Tiptoe has been a beloved sight in Pacific Palisades, quietly tromping along sidewalks and growing a major social media following. But last week, he lost his home to wildfires. Alina Hartounian
Pet rescue efforts are in high gear near the Eaton fire Pasadena Humane has taken in more than 400 pets needing shelter from the fires, cats to cockatoos, dogs to donkeys. Rachael Myrow