Once ‘critically endangered,’ the Iberian lynx population has grown to more than 2,000, and could be unthreatened in 10 years.
Animals
African elephants call each other by unique names, new study shows
New research shows African elephants call each other and respond to individual names, something few wild animals do.
Dead humpback whale tangled in fishing gear pulled from Casco Bay
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is leading the investigation into the death of the whale known to marine scientists as ‘Chunk.’
She’s the world’s most expensive cow, and part of Brazil’s plan to put beef on everyone’s plate
Viatina-19 is worth $4 million and weighs twice as much as an average adult of her breed. She is the product of years of efforts to raise meatier cattle.
Animal control in Portland is a one-woman show
Ruthann Weist single-handedly runs the division within the Portland Police Department. She sees everything from unleashed dogs to squirrels stuck in chimneys to, occasionally, dolphin recoveries.
Two new giant pandas are coming to Washington’s National Zoo from China
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute has helped move the panda from ‘endangered’ to ‘vulnerable’ on the global list of species at risk of extinction.
Kabosu, side-eyeing Shiba inu who inspired the ‘doge’ meme, dies at 18
Rescued from a dog shelter, Kabosu was an enduring meme of the 2010s, her skeptical glance inspiring a new type of online lingo and a cryptocurrency.
Palm Dog: Kodi, star of ‘Dog on Trial,’ is top dog of Cannes
The Palm Dog awards aren’t officially a part of the Cannes Film Festival, but do honor the canines who appear in the festival’s films.
Miniature poodle named Sage wins Westminster Kennel Club dog show
Sage bested 6 other finalists to claim the best in show award at the United States’ most illustrious canine event.
Orcas again sink yacht near Strait of Gibraltar as high-risk season looms
Two people were rescued after the cetaceans hit the vessel 14 miles off the coast of Morocco, the 26th encounter in the region this year.