Should whales have the same rights as people? Some indigenous Polynesians say yes, and they're pushing an initiative to give whales personhood rights as a way to combat climate change.
A government proposal to kill a half-million owls sparks controversy A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposal to kill some 470,000 owls over 30 years to protect other owl species has prompted conservationists and animal welfare advocates to weigh the consequences. Clare Marie Schneider
For the first time, U.S. dairy cows have tested positive for bird flu Livestock in Texas, Kansas and Michigan are confirmed to have the virus, and herds in New Mexico and Idaho have also tested positive. The threat to the public is low, federal officials say. Joe Hernandez
You can ding-dong-ditch to save these fish NPR's Scott Simon talks with Mark van Heukelum, the scientist who invented the "fish doorbell," which allows livestream viewers to help fish get through a lock in a canal in the Netherlands. Scott Simon
There's more to being Punxsutawney Phil than making weather predictions Phil has a life too, you know. The world famous groundhog and his partner Phyllis, recently welcomed two healthy pups into their family.
Do you love seafood? Here's how to eat it responsibly Fish populations are dwindling around the world due to overfishing. Here's how to make the right choices when dining out or buying fish at the market. Clare Marie Schneider
Why crows are dive bombing unsuspecting Seattleites Seattle tends to have more crows than the average U.S. city. Mostly we get along fine, but it's the time of year when crows will dive bomb unsuspecting passers by. We head to Seward Park with a crow expert to find out why. Clare McGrane
So your cat is stuck in a tree — again. Here’s what to do Shaun Sears, owner of Canopy Cat Rescue , and his brother-in-law Tom Otto have rescued hundreds of cats from trees since launching their nonprofit in... Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong
It’s crow dive-bombing season in Seattle This story is a favorite from our archives. Professor John Marzluff’s phone is ringing more than usual, which means it’s crow dive-bombing season in Seattle. Hannah Burn