/news/tags/animals animals en-US Copyright Fri, 26 Jan 2024 10:20:00 GMT /2024-01-26/that-giant-extinct-shark-megalodon-maybe-it-wasnt-so-mega The ancient extinct shark that starred in the film The Meg is thought to be the largest shark that ever swam the Earth. But there's debate over what it really looked like. Fri, 26 Jan 2024 10:20:00 GMT /2024-01-26/that-giant-extinct-shark-megalodon-maybe-it-wasnt-so-mega Ari Daniel /2024-01-25/foul-mouthed-parrots-are-unlikely-stars-at-a-british-zoo The profane parrots please patrons, despite the staff's fears that visitors might be scandalized from hearing so much salty language from the birds. Thu, 25 Jan 2024 20:50:17 GMT /2024-01-25/foul-mouthed-parrots-are-unlikely-stars-at-a-british-zoo Bill Chappell /npr-news/2024-01-25/texas-cold-leaves-alligators-frozen-underwater-but-still-alive-heres-how Alligators rely on external sources to regulate their body temperatures — so during winter, they will go into brumation. A viral video captured the phenomenon during the Texas winter freeze. Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:00:13 GMT /npr-news/2024-01-25/texas-cold-leaves-alligators-frozen-underwater-but-still-alive-heres-how Diba Mohtasham /2023-10-11/an-empty-nest-mama-bear-just-won-fat-bear-week Like an ursine Sarah Connor, Grazer is one tough mother. She preemptively attacks huge males that might threaten her offspring. And she's focused on the future, eating all the salmon she can catch. Wed, 11 Oct 2023 20:03:14 GMT /2023-10-11/an-empty-nest-mama-bear-just-won-fat-bear-week Bill Chappell /2023-10-07/presidential-pets-can-breed-controversy-a-dog-was-once-suspected-of-being-a-spy Historically, pets — everything from birds to cats to dogs — have been part of the White House. And Biden's dog Commander isn't alone. More than a few have ended up embroiled in some controversy. Sat, 07 Oct 2023 11:00:58 GMT /2023-10-07/presidential-pets-can-breed-controversy-a-dog-was-once-suspected-of-being-a-spy Scott Neuman /2023-10-04/scientists-looked-at-nearly-every-known-amphibian-type-theyre-not-doing-great A new global assessment of the world's amphibians finds that more than 2 of every 5 known species is at risk of extinction. Habitat loss, disease and climate change are the main drivers. Wed, 04 Oct 2023 17:14:43 GMT /2023-10-04/scientists-looked-at-nearly-every-known-amphibian-type-theyre-not-doing-great Nathan Rott /2023-09-26/oh-deer-communities-grapple-with-ohios-largest-herbivore The white tail deer, is thriving — especially in the suburbs, where coexisting with human residents can sometimes lead to trouble. Tue, 26 Sep 2023 09:00:00 GMT /2023-09-26/oh-deer-communities-grapple-with-ohios-largest-herbivore Allie Vugrincic, WOSU Public Media /2023-08-22/a-rare-spotless-giraffe-was-born-in-a-tennessee-zoo Brights Zoo in Tennessee is asking the public to help pick a name for the giraffe that was born without spots on July 31. The zoo says she may be the only solid-colored reticulated giraffe alive. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 20:49:51 GMT /2023-08-22/a-rare-spotless-giraffe-was-born-in-a-tennessee-zoo Dustin Jones /2023-08-21/a-salmonella-outbreak-is-being-linked-to-pet-turtles Half of the people infected in the outbreak reported having contact with turtle with shells smaller than four inches wide. Owning pet turtles of that size is prohibited by federal law. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 22:50:18 GMT /2023-08-21/a-salmonella-outbreak-is-being-linked-to-pet-turtles Ayana Archie /2023-04-27/2-000-near-threatened-white-rhinos-are-up-for-auction On Wednesday, John Hume, owner of the Platinum Rhino Project, launched an auction to sell off the 2,000-strong herd in an online sale that's starting at $10 million. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 09:06:01 GMT /2023-04-27/2-000-near-threatened-white-rhinos-are-up-for-auction Vanessa Romo