Whale Playground Sheds Light on Melting Arctic
[18 hrs]
Beluga whales are a "bellwether species" for Russia's melting Arctic, say scientists.

Cuckoo Chicks Change Calls to Mimic Host
[2 days]
Chicks of Australian cuckoos are found to be masters of deception with the ability to change their calls to mimic their host parents.

Frog's Ears Can Switch Frequencies Like Radios
[2 days]
A frog that lives near noisy springs can tune its ears to different sound frequencies, like the tuner on a radio.

Gray Wolves Returned to Endangered List
[Jul. 21st 2008]
A federal judge restores endangered species protections for Rockies gray wolves.

Coral-Wrecking Starfish Curbed by Fishing Regs
[Jul. 21st 2008]
No-take marine reserves protect coral indirectly by controlling invasive starfish, research shows.

Dead Baby Penguins Wash Ashore by the Hundreds
[Jul. 18th 2008][Rio]
More than 400 young penguins are found dead on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro.