Seattle crows, beloved and feared, may be playing us with their primate-sized brains Seattleites have a unique relationship with the crows that roam the city's neighborhoods and parks, but for the crows, is it all about the peanuts? Stephen Howie
Wild elephants may have names that other elephants use to call them Research on the rumbles of wild elephants suggest that these animals address each other with unique, name-like vocalizations. (Story aired on All Things Considered on June 10, 2024.) Nell Greenfieldboyce
A dog traveled nearly 4 miles to get help after its owner crashed into a ravine The man was traveling with his four dogs when he ran off a remote road into a ravine in Oregon. One dog returned to where the man was camping with family, alerting them that something was wrong. The Associated Press
Wild elephants may have names that other elephants use to call them Forget names like "Dumbo"—wild elephants appear to have their own unique names that other elephants use while talking to them in low rumbles. Nell Greenfieldboyce
Crows can count vocally like toddlers, research shows Crows can count... out loud! They do so similarly to human toddlers who are learning to tally things up. A neuroscientist trained birds to produce a number of calls in response to random visual cues. Ari Daniel
A fungus is turning cicadas into horny zombies — but don’t panic The fungus takes over cicadas’ lower halves and sex drives, fueling them to keep mating and spreading the disease in the process. That's why some scientists call them “flying salt shakers of death.” Rachel Treisman
Horse sports are a leading cause of traumatic brain injuries. Can they be made safer? NPR's A Martínez speaks with event rider Jonathan Holling about safety concerns and measures in equestrian sports, which are a leading cause of traumatic brain injuries for U.S. athletes. Olivia Hampton
This 'venom manager' says rattlesnakes are misunderstood It's snake season in the American Southwest. And as snakes show up in yards and garages, Cale Morris of the Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary teaches people how to keep snakes — and themselves — safe. Christopher Intagliata
To escape hungry bats, these flying beetles create an ultrasound 'illusion' A study of tiger beetles has found a possible explanation for why they produce ultrasound noises right before an echolocating bat swoops in for the kill. Ari Daniel