Aug 03 2011

Mariachi Band Serenades Music-Loving Beluga Whale

A beluga whale named Juno intensely watches a mariachi serenade him at the Mystic Aquarium. Check out the video.

Aug 01 2011

Turning the tables: Attack Survivors Help Sharks

Summer is anniversary time for many shark attack survivors, including Discovery News guest commentator Debbie Salamone.

Aug 01 2011

Feminist Elephant Seals Take to the Water

Female southern elephant seals from an island between South Africa and Antarctica are skipping the traditional harems and finding equal opportunity for love at sea.

Jul 15 2011

Cell Phone Images Foil Tiger Poachers

Two tiger poachers were arrested after cell phone images of them hovering over the dead animals was picked up by authorities.

Jul 07 2011

Chile Bans Shark Finning: Congress Unanimous

Tag: Fish,Food and Culture,Oceans,Sharks,Wildlife ConservationChristina Reed @ 5:36 pm
In a unanimous vote, the Chilean National Congress has banned shark finning from its waters.

Jul 04 2011

Bald Eagle Soars to Freedom on July 4th

"Einstein," an adult bald eagle, is now soaring over America after his release July 4th from the University of Missouri's Raptor Rehabilitation Project, where the once-ailing bird underwent treatment.

Jun 27 2011

Over 1000 New Species Found in New Guinea

The new animals include 580 invertebrates, 134 amphibians, two birds, 71 fish , 43 reptiles and 12 mammals.

Jun 21 2011

Seven New Species Found in Philippines

Tag: Animals,Mammals,Rodents,Travel,Wildlife ConservationJennifer Viegas @ 5:26 pm
The discoveries on Luzon Island increase the number of native mammals known from that island from 42 to 49.

May 25 2011

420 Whale Sharks Swarm Mexican Coastline

The discovery counters the widely held belief that whale sharks, which can weigh more than 79,000 pounds, are solitary animals.

May 25 2011

420 Whale Sharks Swarm Mexican Coastline

The discovery counters the widely held belief that whale sharks, which can weigh more than 79,000 pounds, are solitary animals.

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