ANIMALS
For a simple sea creature mostly made up of legs, it’s no secret that starfish get around, but how do they navigate where they are going? The long-held assumption that they relied mainly on olfactory senses was debunked a decade ago, when it was discovered that starfish actually use their
Giant Goldfish Destabilize the Ecosystem, Requiring Them to Be Removed by the Thousands
Pet goldfish released into natural bodies of water are causing problems around the world. Their growing...
Duckling Calls for Help at Stanwood Library Door
There are times when you're unsure of what to do, the best course of action is to visit your local library...
Stray Dog Sets Sights on Stuffed Unicorn, Animal Control Officers Buy it for him
It was love at first sight and simply a “must-have'' for a young golden Labrador mix stray who had his...
Neglected Lion Looks Like a King 3 Years After Rescue
While everyone wishes for life to be fair, countless people are born into poverty and miserable circumstances...
Dogs’ Emotions Can Be Read in Their Eyes
“Puppy eyes” is a common expression referring to the look dogs give when they beg for one more dog treat...
The Piercing Tale Uncovering the Mystery of Bird Migration
While bird migration is widely studied and fairly well understood today, it wasn’t always so. In fact...
This Spring, Make Plans Early to Defend Your Garden: Shallots
If you don’t defend your garden, it’s easy to grow an abundance of food in your own backyard — for wildlife...
China Could Lose Up to 200 Million Pigs to Swine Fever
Over half of China’s massive pig herd is threatened due to the rapid and unabated spread of African swine...