Mar 12th, 2010 · Pigmentless grotto salamanders, blind Ozark cavefish and parasitic horsehair worms are a few of the animals living in Missouri's 6,000-plus caves. Ira Flatow and three expert spelunkers look at the biology, geology and history of underground attractions in the "Cave State." These complex ecosystems are home to more than just bats and bears.
Mar 12th, 2010 · Wildlife experts convene next week in the city of Doha in Qatar to consider how to control the trade in rare animals and plants. Trade in elephant ivory continues to be a contentious issue. And this year sees a brand new effort to move offshore and protect some of the ocean's most charismatic and sought-after species.
Mar 3rd, 2010 · A British man has been fined for his dog-walking technique. He drove at low speed down a country lane, holding the leash out the car's window as the animal ran alongside. Police cited Paul Railton for not having proper control of a vehicle. Railton pleaded guilty, admitting there was "an element of laziness" in his conduct.
Mar 1st, 2010 · Scientists have discovered a macabre death scene that took place 67 million years ago. Preserved for eternity are an 11-foot snake and its prey, a newly hatched dinosaur. The discovery is among the rarest of the rare — fossils that reveal how ancient animals behaved.
Mar 1st, 2010 · SeaWorld's whale shows have resumed after an orca killed a trainer. The incident raises questions about keeping animals in captivity. Amy Sutherland talks about what we know and don't know about animals in amusement parks.
Feb 26th, 2010 · A proposed law would require convicted animal abusers to register with a statewide database similar to the national database for sex offenders. Many proponents of the registry believe animals have the same basic rights as humans.
Feb 21st, 2010 · Philip Hoare's book, The Whale, is an exploration of the role that the great animals have played in human history, from Moby-Dick to lamp oil to the author's own close encounter with a curious female sperm whale.
Feb 17th, 2010 · Some of the earliest experiments with high-speed photography were centered on recording animals in motion. Even now, with high-definition cameras that can capture thousands of frames a second, we're still fascinated by watching movements at the slowest speeds.