Animals

Apr 01, 2013 04:19 PM EDT

Natura Expands Nationwide Pet Food Recall Due To Salmonella Concerns (VIDEO)

Natura Pet Products has expanded a voluntary recall of its dry pet foods due to potential salmonella contamination.

Apr 01, 2013 12:38 PM EDT

In A Cave Of 10,000 Bats, Only 23 Survive: Mysterious Disease Killing Bats Across America

A mysterious and rapidly-spreading fungal disease called white nose syndrome has effectively wiped out Pennsylvania's second largest bat colony. Cave of 10,000 bats now only has 23.

Apr 01, 2013 08:03 AM EDT

Cottontail has Lost more than 80 Percent of its Habitat

The New England cottontail population is decreasing, with the rabbits losing about 86 percent of its natural habitat since the 1960s.

Mar 30, 2013 12:30 PM EDT

Bee Population Declines by as Much as 50%

Honeybee deaths soared last year as nearly 50 percent of the population used in U.S. agriculture died inexplicably.

Mar 30, 2013 11:05 AM EDT

Camera Attached To Jumbo Squid Reveals Creatures' Secrets (VIDEO)

Researchers have learned new information about the Humboldt squid after attaching a camera to the elusive creature.

Mar 30, 2013 07:04 AM EDT

Leopards Roaming Freely in Neighborhoods in India

According to a new study, a certain species of leopards found in Western India has got so accustomed to living with people that its presence often goes undetected. Researchers found the big cat roaming near homes at night. The region has a surprisingly low number of animal attacks, despite having a high population of carnivorous animals.

Mar 29, 2013 11:17 PM EDT

Pesticides May Be Causing Major Honeybee Deaths

Honeybee deaths are on the rise and researchers believe the 40-50 percent decline in population is due to pesticides. Honeybees have been dying in masses for several years, but this year the deaths have spiked even more, according to commercial beekeepers.

Mar 29, 2013 10:28 AM EDT

Siberian Tiger Mauls Canadian Zookeeper, Man Expected To Live

A 51-year-old zookeeper in Canada is expected to live after being attacked by a captive Siberian tiger Thursday at a zoo in Quebec.

Mar 29, 2013 07:11 AM EDT

Couple Arrested for Smuggling 13 Percent of a Tortoise Species

Recently, Thailand authorities arrested a couple who were trying to smuggle 54 ploughshare tortoises and 21 radiated tortoises. However, it isn't the total number of tortoises that were snuggled that's making the news. It is the fact that the 54 ploughshare tortoises are among the of the just 400 ploughshare tortoises that are living in the world now, meaning that the duo attempted to smuggle 13 percent of the tortoise species in a suitcase.