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nytimes.comWhales Are in Danger in N.Y. Waterways: ‘Like Deer Crossing the Road’
Just before noon on a Sunday in October, passengers settled onto the upper deck of the American Princess, a 95-foot cruising vessel that departed from Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, into the Atlantic Ocean in search of whales. They did not have to wait long to find one.
In the Arctic, Drones Help Identify Deadly Virus in Whales
In northern Norway, scientists detected a disease-causing virus in humpback whales by flying drones over them. It is the first time the virus, known as cetacean morbillivirus, has been identified in Arctic waters.
How the Pandemic Lockdowns Changed a Songbird’s Beak
About two decades ago, the dark-eyed junco, a forest-dwelling sparrow, began to colonize urban Los Angeles. The birds proved to be remarkably successful in the city, making themselves at home on the bustling campus of the University of California, Los Angeles.
Killer Whales Find an ‘Unlikely Friend’ in Dolphins
In the waters off British Columbia, an unusual partnership unfolds. Resident killer whales trail Pacific white-sided dolphins to hunt Chinook salmon, and may even share fish scraps with them, a new study finds .
Utah Tries Relocating Beavers to Save Them, and Remake the Landscape
The beaver who would one day be named June was simply doing what beavers do.
Sharks and Rays Gain Sweeping Protections from Wildlife Trade
Last week, the world’s leading wildlife trade agreement increased protections for more than 70 species of sharks and rays. The move is a first for protecting shark and ray species from wildlife trade at the highest level.
It’s No Dodo, But This Newly Discovered Bird Could Share the Same Fate
Rotund, ground-dwelling and unafraid of humans to its own peril, the famed dodo bird became an icon of extinction when it disappeared from the island of Mauritius, and from Earth, in the 17th century, soon after Dutch settlers first encountered the bird.
Inside the Bird-Flu Vaccine Trial for Monk Seals
Two wild Hawaiian monk seals, an endangered species, have become the first of their kind to receive vaccines for bird flu, part of a new effort to protect the animals from a virus that has been ravaging marine mammal populations around the world.
Lemurs in Madagascar Face an Unexpected Killer
Lemurs are charismatic primates known for their large, soulful eyes and long, fluffy tails. They are beloved by children, who are entertained by lemur characters in cartoons and picture books.
In One Week, Trump Moves to Reshape U.S. Environmental Policy
The environmental rollbacks came one after the next this week, potentially affecting everything from the survival of rare whales to the health of the Hudson River.
Trump Moves to Weaken the Endangered Species Act
The Trump administration proposed on Wednesday to significantly limit protections under the Endangered Species Act, the bedrock environmental law intended to prevent animal and plant extinctions.
In Washington, Birds Are Giving ‘Yelp Reviews’ of Forest Restoration Work
50 States, 50 Fixes is a series about local solutions to environmental problems. A few more to come this year. After joining Great Peninsula Conservancy, a nonprofit land trust outside Seattle, Adrian Wolf wanted to know what birds thought of the group’s forest restoration work.
A Beloved Zoo of Misfit Animals Is Almost Out of Money
It went from one of the worst zoos in America to a beloved menagerie filled with disabled and elderly native species. Now it may close for good.
Should I Keep Donating to an Animal Shelter That Treats Employees Badly?
If I stop donating, the animals lose; if I continue, am I enabling questionable practices?
A Marine Park in Canada Warns That It May Euthanize 30 Beluga Whales
The government has barred Marineland from shipping its whales to an aquarium in China so the park is threatening to put the whales down.
An Annual Blast of Pacific Cold Water Did Not Occur, Alarming Scientists
The cold water upwell, which is vital to marine life, did not materialize for the first time on record. Researchers are trying to figure out why.
Pigeons Are Widely Loathed. Mumbai’s Have Vocal Defenders.
Restrictions on pigeon feeding in India’s largest city prompted a backlash from a religious community that believes in nonviolence against all creatures.
The Fake Heiress, the Instagram Shoot and the Abandoned Bunnies
Three rabbits used in a photo shoot featuring Anna Delvey, whose real name is Anna Sorokin, were found abandoned in Prospect Park in Brooklyn.
Trump Wants a New Border Wall. It Would Block a Key Wildlife Corridor.
The barrier, in a remote part of Arizona, would threaten one of the most important remaining animal migration routes on the state’s southern border, according to a new report.
We Love Our Dogs and Cats. But Are They Bad for the Environment?
Some pets have wide-ranging effects on the planet. Here’s how to lessen them.
Clever Cockatoos Have Figured Out How to Drink From Water Fountains
They had also learned how to flip open garbage lids in the suburbs of Sydney, Australia. Scientists wonder what they’ll work out next.
How the Messy Process of Milking Cows Can Spread Bird Flu
On America’s large dairy farms, milking is a vast operation, and the potential for disease transmission is worrying, health experts say.
F.D.A. Approves Studies of Pig Organ Transplants for Kidney Patients
The research offers hope to tens of thousands of patients with kidney failure who are on a long waiting list for an organ transplant.
How to Evacuate a 300-Pound Pig
As the Los Angeles wildfires strained the city’s animal shelters, community members stepped in to help a couple rescue their pet potbellied pig.
Transplanted Pig Kidney Is Removed From Patient
The organ, from a genetically modified animal, failed because of a lack of blood flow, surgeons said, but did not appear to have been rejected by the body.
Whales Are in Danger in N.Y. Waterways: ‘Like Deer Crossing the Road’
Just before noon on a Sunday in October, passengers settled onto the upper deck of the American Princess, a 95-foot cruising vessel that departed from Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, into the Atlantic Ocean in search of whales. They did not have to wait long to find one.
In the Arctic, Drones Help Identify Deadly Virus in Whales
In northern Norway, scientists detected a disease-causing virus in humpback whales by flying drones over them. It is the first time the virus, known as cetacean morbillivirus, has been identified in Arctic waters.
How the Pandemic Lockdowns Changed a Songbird’s Beak
About two decades ago, the dark-eyed junco, a forest-dwelling sparrow, began to colonize urban Los Angeles. The birds proved to be remarkably successful in the city, making themselves at home on the bustling campus of the University of California, Los Angeles.
Killer Whales Find an ‘Unlikely Friend’ in Dolphins
In the waters off British Columbia, an unusual partnership unfolds. Resident killer whales trail Pacific white-sided dolphins to hunt Chinook salmon, and may even share fish scraps with them, a new study finds .
Utah Tries Relocating Beavers to Save Them, and Remake the Landscape
The beaver who would one day be named June was simply doing what beavers do.
Sharks and Rays Gain Sweeping Protections from Wildlife Trade
Last week, the world’s leading wildlife trade agreement increased protections for more than 70 species of sharks and rays. The move is a first for protecting shark and ray species from wildlife trade at the highest level.
It’s No Dodo, But This Newly Discovered Bird Could Share the Same Fate
Rotund, ground-dwelling and unafraid of humans to its own peril, the famed dodo bird became an icon of extinction when it disappeared from the island of Mauritius, and from Earth, in the 17th century, soon after Dutch settlers first encountered the bird.
Inside the Bird-Flu Vaccine Trial for Monk Seals
Two wild Hawaiian monk seals, an endangered species, have become the first of their kind to receive vaccines for bird flu, part of a new effort to protect the animals from a virus that has been ravaging marine mammal populations around the world.
Lemurs in Madagascar Face an Unexpected Killer
Lemurs are charismatic primates known for their large, soulful eyes and long, fluffy tails. They are beloved by children, who are entertained by lemur characters in cartoons and picture books.
In One Week, Trump Moves to Reshape U.S. Environmental Policy
The environmental rollbacks came one after the next this week, potentially affecting everything from the survival of rare whales to the health of the Hudson River.
Trump Moves to Weaken the Endangered Species Act
The Trump administration proposed on Wednesday to significantly limit protections under the Endangered Species Act, the bedrock environmental law intended to prevent animal and plant extinctions.
In Washington, Birds Are Giving ‘Yelp Reviews’ of Forest Restoration Work
50 States, 50 Fixes is a series about local solutions to environmental problems. A few more to come this year. After joining Great Peninsula Conservancy, a nonprofit land trust outside Seattle, Adrian Wolf wanted to know what birds thought of the group’s forest restoration work.
A Beloved Zoo of Misfit Animals Is Almost Out of Money
It went from one of the worst zoos in America to a beloved menagerie filled with disabled and elderly native species. Now it may close for good.
Should I Keep Donating to an Animal Shelter That Treats Employees Badly?
If I stop donating, the animals lose; if I continue, am I enabling questionable practices?
A Marine Park in Canada Warns That It May Euthanize 30 Beluga Whales
The government has barred Marineland from shipping its whales to an aquarium in China so the park is threatening to put the whales down.
An Annual Blast of Pacific Cold Water Did Not Occur, Alarming Scientists
The cold water upwell, which is vital to marine life, did not materialize for the first time on record. Researchers are trying to figure out why.
Pigeons Are Widely Loathed. Mumbai’s Have Vocal Defenders.
Restrictions on pigeon feeding in India’s largest city prompted a backlash from a religious community that believes in nonviolence against all creatures.
The Fake Heiress, the Instagram Shoot and the Abandoned Bunnies
Three rabbits used in a photo shoot featuring Anna Delvey, whose real name is Anna Sorokin, were found abandoned in Prospect Park in Brooklyn.
Trump Wants a New Border Wall. It Would Block a Key Wildlife Corridor.
The barrier, in a remote part of Arizona, would threaten one of the most important remaining animal migration routes on the state’s southern border, according to a new report.
We Love Our Dogs and Cats. But Are They Bad for the Environment?
Some pets have wide-ranging effects on the planet. Here’s how to lessen them.
Clever Cockatoos Have Figured Out How to Drink From Water Fountains
They had also learned how to flip open garbage lids in the suburbs of Sydney, Australia. Scientists wonder what they’ll work out next.
How the Messy Process of Milking Cows Can Spread Bird Flu
On America’s large dairy farms, milking is a vast operation, and the potential for disease transmission is worrying, health experts say.
F.D.A. Approves Studies of Pig Organ Transplants for Kidney Patients
The research offers hope to tens of thousands of patients with kidney failure who are on a long waiting list for an organ transplant.
How to Evacuate a 300-Pound Pig
As the Los Angeles wildfires strained the city’s animal shelters, community members stepped in to help a couple rescue their pet potbellied pig.
Transplanted Pig Kidney Is Removed From Patient
The organ, from a genetically modified animal, failed because of a lack of blood flow, surgeons said, but did not appear to have been rejected by the body.
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