Dr. Strangelove’s Salmon

It takes three years for a salmon in the Atlantic to reach full size. But if you find a way to mix in genes from an…

Visiting the Gorillas

When she’s not teaching psychology at Harvard University, Regina Yando, (her friends call her Sunny) takes off around the world with her husband, John, to see…

Bibi’s Amazing Rescue

This one happened several months ago, but the rescuer, 20-year-old Raden Soemawinata, still deserves a shout-out. It begins with Sue Drummond, who’s walking her pooch, Bibi,…

The Unexpected Matador Hero

“I don’t have the ‘cojones’ for this,” said 22-year-old matador Christian Hernandez on TV, after twice dropping his red cape and fleeing the infamous bullring at…

Miracle of Love, Stork-Style

Malena was shot by Italian hunters in Croatia. She’s a stork, and together with her mate, Rodan, was busy raising their young when the “vacationers” intervened…

World’s Tallest Dog

He’s 7 feet 3 inches from head to tail, and 3 feet 7 inches from paw to shoulder. And that’s good enough to make George the…

Payback, Buffalo-Style

Call it poetic justice. Or call her a lap buffalo. The water buffalo had been shot by a hunter, and her head was now mounted on…

Dogs at the Groom-o-matic

Is the recession getting you down? Can’t afford to take Fluffy and Fido to the grooming parlor? Too lazy to do it yourself? Just head on…

Tiny Brains, Huge Feats

Their brains are the size of a pinhead. But that doesn’t make them any the less smart. How do insects navigate precisely into a perfect landing…

Whose Side are the Dogs On?

Maybe he was thinking that as part of its budget-cutting austerity measures, the Greek government would neuter its spay/neuter programs for the stray dogs of Athens.…

‘Ugliest’ Dog Goes to Heaven

Miss Ellie, winner of the “World’s Ugliest Dog Contest” in 2009, has gone over the Rainbow Bridge. This little sweetheart had been campaigning tirelessly on behalf…

It’s a Dog…It’s a Tiger…No, It’s China

The latest craze in China: Dyeing your dog. At least it’s better than eating them. We just hope the paint they’re using is safer than some of…

Eager Beavers Meet Peace Keeper

By Lauren Heine Can deception save a relationship? When it comes to humans and beavers, it’s certainly helping to keep the peace. Beavers have been driven…

Are Humans the Only Animals that Keep Pets?

In this monthly blog, psychologist and author Hal Herzog, Ph.D., discusses some of the quirks and anomalies of our relationships to our fellow animals. Why don’t animals…

The Avatar Paradox

The intimate glimpse into the pulsing center of the natural world that modern technology delivers to us is threatening the natural world as never before. By Ptolemy Tompkins For a…

What A Wonderful World

Max and Angie: a 40-year love affair By Gay Bradshaw Ph.D, Ph.D I see skies of blue and clouds of white The bright blessed day, the…

Part 3: Last Try

May 17, 2010 I wanted to explore a possible volunteer opportunity at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS) in Gulfport, MS. I was greeted at…