Why do cats scratch furniture? A new study found answers A new study identifies why cats scratch the furniture and what you can do to curb that behavior. Hosts
Shark attacks are incredibly rare. But if you spot one in the water, here's what to do At least six people were injured in shark attacks in the U.S. since the July Fourth weekend. Such attacks are actually rare, but if you do encounter one, experts say to stay calm and move away slowly. Joe Hernandez
A man is caught attempting to smuggle 100 live snakes into China in his pants The man's bizarre smuggling attempt included many non-native species of snakes stuffed into his pants, according to China's customs authority. Alana Wise
These monkeys were 'notoriously competitive' until Hurricane Maria wrecked their home Rhesus macaques on Cayo Santiago are known for being intolerant, hierarchical and aggressive. After 2017's Hurricane Maria destroyed their home, the monkeys' society underwent surprising changes. Ari Daniel
Back-to-back shark attacks leave 4 people injured in Texas and Florida An abnormally high number of people were bitten by sharks in coastal waters over the span of a day that began on July 4. Upticks in shark attacks alone are not cause for concern, an expert says. Emma Bowman
Ants treat certain leg injuries with lifesaving amputations A new study suggests ants therapeutically amputate the limbs of injured buddies to save them. (Story aired on All Things Considered on July 2, 2024.) Nell Greenfieldboyce
A bridge for wildlife could help get grizzlies off the endangered list The 2021 infrastructure bill assigned $350 million for highway wildlife overpasses to lower human and animal deaths. One in Montana may be key to getting grizzly bears off the endangered species list. John Hooks
Woodland Park Zoo has a new baby boy gorilla It has yet to be named, but Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo is abuzz with excitement over its new baby gorilla resident. KUOW Staff
A wildlife rehab center has seen a record number of eagles as their population grows American eagles have made a remarkable recovery from their low numbers in the 1960s. Now, there are so many, that they compete for habitat with humans and get hurt. Randi Hagi
A 'honey bear' was spotted in Washington state, 2000 miles north of its habitat A wandering kinkajou, a small mammal that lives in the rainforests of Mexico and Central and South America, was spotted outside of Yakima, Washington. Ayesha Rascoe
