On a Delta flight from Atlanta to New York Wednesday night, two tuxedo-clad passengers waddled down the aisle. The two penguins, Pete and Penny, ages 6 and 12, were heading to the New York premiere of Frozen Planet, a Discovery …
Animals
Study: Bees Have Distinct Personalities
Think all bees are drones? Far from it.
Some bees are thrill-seekers while others prefer to hang around the hive, according to new research published in the journal Science. The study shows that some honey bees are more eager …
Watch: 30 Beached Dolphins Rescued by Brazilian Beachgoers
What do you do when 30 dolphins beach themselves in front of you? Pull them back into the water, of course.
Beachgoers in Rio de Janeiro took matters into their own hands to save dozens of dolphins who were suddenly stranded …
How to Get an Alligator in the Mood for Mating
One zoo’s plan for disinterested gators? Knocking — and we don’t mean boots.
Thousands of Spiders Blanket Australian Farmland After Fleeing Flood Waters
Hordes of wolf spiders seeking to avoid rising flood waters in eastern Australia headed inland, casting webs over large portions of farmland, Reuters reports.
The above video depicts scenes of Wagga Wagga, in the southeastern …
Aggressive Turkey Stalks and Terrorizes Detroit Woman Every Day
The creature, nicknamed Godzilla, believes the woman’s yard belongs to him, and he’s taken a stand.
Cute Break: Watch a Live Cam of the Most Entertaining Penguins Ever
In what has to be the most entertaining live animal cam we’ve seen, the Discovery Channel has set up an intimate 24-hour camera at the “Penguin Encounter” exhibit at SeaWorld San Diego.
While most live streams inviting …
Dog Reunited with Owner After 53 Days in Nevada Desert
Dooley, a Shetland Sheepdog, had gone missing after a car accident in December.
Penguin on the Lam: Tuxedoed Fugitive Escapes from Tokyo Zoo
Tokyo police are on the hunt for a fugitive. He’s neither armed nor dangerous, but they predict he has quite a penchant for fish. The Tokyo Sea Life Park announced that a 1-year-old Humboldt penguin is on the run after escaping …
Animal Lovers Fume at Newly Announced ‘Cat Curfew’ in Japan
Japan’s popular cat cafés — where visitors can pay to drop in for some rest and relaxation with the felines — are getting slapped with a curfew.
A revision to Japan’s animal-protection law will soon enforce the 8 p.m. …
‘Tree Lobsters,’ Presumed Extinct, Rediscovered in Australia
Eighty years after they disappeared, tree lobsters have been rediscovered, living near an old volcano in Australia. And no, they’re not actually “lobsters,” but special six-legged insects that were thought to be extinct …
How You Doin’: Dolphins Use Whistles to Say Hello
Scientists are getting closer to understanding the fascinating way that dolphins communicate in the wild — starting with how they introduce themselves.