animals http://www.npr.org animals en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:24:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg animals http://www.npr.org yes Monkeys Also Want To Eat Like The Locals When monkeys move to a new place, they want to eat what the locals are eating, a new study finds. It's among the first to see strong social behaviors in eating among wild animals. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:24:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/04/25/179016294/monkeys-also-want-to-eat-like-the-locals?ft=1&f=137305685 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/04/25/179016294/monkeys-also-want-to-eat-like-the-locals?ft=1&f=137305685 When monkeys move to a new place, they want to eat what the locals are eating, a new study finds. It's among the first to see strong social behaviors in eating among wild animals. no When monkeys move to a new place, they want to eat what the locals are eating, a new study finds. It's among the first to see strong social behaviors in eating among wild animals.

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]]> When Humans Mourn: The Mozart Requiem And A Matter Of Scale A performance of Mozart's Requiem has commentator Barbara J. King thinking about the ways humans grieve. Of all species on Earth, we alone mourn across time and space for people we have never met. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:45:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2013/04/25/178768604/when-humans-mourn-the-mozart-requiem-and-a-matter-of-scale?ft=1&f=137305685 http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2013/04/25/178768604/when-humans-mourn-the-mozart-requiem-and-a-matter-of-scale?ft=1&f=137305685 A performance of Mozart's Requiem has commentator Barbara J. King thinking about the ways humans grieve. Of all species on Earth, we alone mourn across time and space for people we have never met. no A performance of Mozart's Requiem has commentator Barbara J. King thinking about the ways humans grieve. Of all species on Earth, we alone mourn across time and space for people we have never met.

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]]> A Tale Of Mice And Medical Research, Wiped Out By A Superstorm When Superstorm Sandy flooded lower Manhattan last year, thousands of lab animals drowned and many scientists lost months or even years of work. The specialty animals can be very difficult to replace, but researchers say the loss of animal life is emotionally devastating and difficult to get over. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 03:31:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/04/26/178808079/a-tale-of-mice-and-medical-research-wiped-out-by-a-superstorm?ft=1&f=137305685 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/04/26/178808079/a-tale-of-mice-and-medical-research-wiped-out-by-a-superstorm?ft=1&f=137305685 When Superstorm Sandy flooded lower Manhattan last year, thousands of lab animals drowned and many scientists lost months or even years of work. The specialty animals can be very difficult to replace, but researchers say the loss of animal life is emotionally devastating and difficult to get over. 226 no When Superstorm Sandy flooded lower Manhattan last year, thousands of lab animals drowned and many scientists lost months or even years of work. The specialty animals can be very difficult to replace, but researchers say the loss of animal life is emotionally devastating and difficult to get over.

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]]> When Animals Mourn: Seeing That Grief Is Not Uniquely Human When animals die, their close relatives and friends may be plunged into mourning. Commentator Barbara J. King writes about animal grief in her new book, citing examples seen in animals large and small. She finds solace in the knowledge that humans are not the only animals who feel loss. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:15:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2013/04/11/176620943/when-animals-mourn-seeing-that-grief-is-not-uniquely-human?ft=1&f=137305685 http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2013/04/11/176620943/when-animals-mourn-seeing-that-grief-is-not-uniquely-human?ft=1&f=137305685 When animals die, their close relatives and friends may be plunged into mourning. Commentator Barbara J. King writes about animal grief in her new book, citing examples seen in animals large and small. She finds solace in the knowledge that humans are not the only animals who feel loss. no When animals die, their close relatives and friends may be plunged into mourning. Commentator Barbara J. King writes about animal grief in her new book, citing examples seen in animals large and small. She finds solace in the knowledge that humans are not the only animals who feel loss.

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]]> In The Name Of Science, Head-Bobbing Sea Lion Keeps The Beat The research team at the University of California at Santa Cruz's Pinniped Cognition and Sensory Systems Laboratory says Ronan is the first nonhuman mammal to show evidence of beat keeping, something previously seen mostly in parrots and cockatoos. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:04:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/02/176047593/in-the-name-of-science-head-bobbing-sea-lion-keeps-the-beat?ft=1&f=137305685 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/02/176047593/in-the-name-of-science-head-bobbing-sea-lion-keeps-the-beat?ft=1&f=137305685 The research team at the University of California at Santa Cruz's Pinniped Cognition and Sensory Systems Laboratory says Ronan is the first nonhuman mammal to show evidence of beat keeping, something previously seen mostly in parrots and cockatoos. no The research team at the University of California at Santa Cruz's Pinniped Cognition and Sensory Systems Laboratory says Ronan is the first nonhuman mammal to show evidence of beat keeping, something previously seen mostly in parrots and cockatoos.

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]]> Want To Help Animals? No Vegan Extremism Required Vegans' refrigerators are empty of meat, dairy and eggs. But what if there are animal products in their medicine cabinets? Commentator Barbara J. King considers how far vegans have to go to really make a difference for animals. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:53:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2013/03/27/175478180/want-to-help-animals-no-vegan-extremism-required?ft=1&f=137305685 http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2013/03/27/175478180/want-to-help-animals-no-vegan-extremism-required?ft=1&f=137305685 Vegans' refrigerators are empty of meat, dairy and eggs. But what if there are animal products in their medicine cabinets? Commentator Barbara J. King considers how far vegans have to go to really make a difference for animals. no Vegans' refrigerators are empty of meat, dairy and eggs. But what if there are animal products in their medicine cabinets? Commentator Barbara J. King considers how far vegans have to go to really make a difference for animals.

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]]> Indonesian Zoo Breeds Rare Komodo Dragons Seven baby Komodo dragons emerged from their shells at a zoo in Indonesia's East Java province. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:55:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/18/174644458/indonesian-zoo-breeds-rare-komodo-dragons?ft=1&f=137305685 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/18/174644458/indonesian-zoo-breeds-rare-komodo-dragons?ft=1&f=137305685 Seven baby Komodo dragons emerged from their shells at a zoo in Indonesia's East Java province. no Seven baby Komodo dragons emerged from their shells at a zoo in Indonesia's East Java province.

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]]> Underwater Hunger Artist: Giant Isopod Fasts For 4 Years From Japan comes news of a giant isopod that knows all there is to know about the hunger game. How else to explain the fasting behavior of the animal that, his minders say, hasn't eaten in more than 1,500 days? The male giant isopod, known simply as No. 1, last ate on Jan. 2, 2009 — or, to put it in perspective, 18 days before President Obama began his first term. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:04:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/25/172909365/underwater-hunger-artist-giant-isopod-fasts-for-4-years?ft=1&f=137305685 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/25/172909365/underwater-hunger-artist-giant-isopod-fasts-for-4-years?ft=1&f=137305685 From Japan comes news of a giant isopod that knows all there is to know about the hunger game. How else to explain the fasting behavior of the animal that, his minders say, hasn't eaten in more than 1,500 days? The male giant isopod, known simply as No. 1, last ate on Jan. 2, 2009 — or, to put it in perspective, 18 days before President Obama began his first term. no From Japan comes news of a giant isopod that knows all there is to know about the hunger game. How else to explain the fasting behavior of the animal that, his minders say, hasn't eaten in more than 1,500 days? The male giant isopod, known simply as No. 1, last ate on Jan. 2, 2009 — or, to put it in perspective, 18 days before President Obama began his first term.

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]]> When We Hunt, Do We Murder? Are humans natural hunters? Can animal advocates and people who kill animals for sport comprehend anything of each others' perspectives? Commentator Barbara J. King considers hunting in the United States today. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 12:14:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2013/02/05/171193569/when-we-hunt-do-we-murder?ft=1&f=137305685 http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2013/02/05/171193569/when-we-hunt-do-we-murder?ft=1&f=137305685 Are humans natural hunters? Can animal advocates and people who kill animals for sport comprehend anything of each others' perspectives? Commentator Barbara J. King considers hunting in the United States today. no Are humans natural hunters? Can animal advocates and people who kill animals for sport comprehend anything of each others' perspectives? Commentator Barbara J. King considers hunting in the United States today.

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]]> Oh, Mama! World's 'Oldest' Bird Has Another Chick Wisdom, a Laysan albatross who nests at the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge in the North Pacific Ocean, is thought to be at least 62 years old. She's raised an estimated 30 to 35 chicks over the years and flown at least 2 million miles, scientists say. Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:04:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/06/171290097/oh-mama-worlds-oldest-bird-has-another-chick?ft=1&f=137305685 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/06/171290097/oh-mama-worlds-oldest-bird-has-another-chick?ft=1&f=137305685 Wisdom, a Laysan albatross who nests at the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge in the North Pacific Ocean, is thought to be at least 62 years old. She's raised an estimated 30 to 35 chicks over the years and flown at least 2 million miles, scientists say. 236 no Wisdom, a Laysan albatross who nests at the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge in the North Pacific Ocean, is thought to be at least 62 years old. She's raised an estimated 30 to 35 chicks over the years and flown at least 2 million miles, scientists say.

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]]> Why Do Engineers Put Faces On Their Robots? The fact is: we find it easy to attribute mind to what looks and acts like a human being and we find it almost impossible to attribute mind to what does not. Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:45:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2013/01/18/169685739/why-do-engineers-put-faces-on-their-robots?ft=1&f=137305685 http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2013/01/18/169685739/why-do-engineers-put-faces-on-their-robots?ft=1&f=137305685 The fact is: we find it easy to attribute mind to what looks and acts like a human being and we find it almost impossible to attribute mind to what does not. no The fact is: we find it easy to attribute mind to what looks and acts like a human being and we find it almost impossible to attribute mind to what does not.

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]]> Yes, Virginia, Crabs Likely Feel Pain, But They're Still Delicious Prawns will rub themselves when dabbed with acid. And hermit crabs show stress-related behavior after getting shocked out of their shells. Now scientists find that British shore crabs can learn to avoid an electric shock — a key sign that crustaceans really do experience pain. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:24:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/01/15/169443117/yes-virginia-crabs-likely-feel-pain-but-theyre-still-delicious?ft=1&f=137305685 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/01/15/169443117/yes-virginia-crabs-likely-feel-pain-but-theyre-still-delicious?ft=1&f=137305685 Prawns will rub themselves when dabbed with acid. And hermit crabs show stress-related behavior after getting shocked out of their shells. Now scientists find that British shore crabs can learn to avoid an electric shock — a key sign that crustaceans really do experience pain. no Prawns will rub themselves when dabbed with acid. And hermit crabs show stress-related behavior after getting shocked out of their shells. Now scientists find that British shore crabs can learn to avoid an electric shock — a key sign that crustaceans really do experience pain.

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]]> 27 Animals In 'Hobbit' Movie Died At Farm Where They Were Housed Three horses and two dozen smaller animals reportedly died. Wranglers say there were sink holes and other "death traps" on the property. The movie production company later paid for improvements at the farm. Director Peter Jackson's movie premieres later this month. Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:28:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/11/19/165483232/27-animals-in-hobbit-movie-died-at-farm-where-they-were-housed?ft=1&f=137305685 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/11/19/165483232/27-animals-in-hobbit-movie-died-at-farm-where-they-were-housed?ft=1&f=137305685 Three horses and two dozen smaller animals reportedly died. Wranglers say there were sink holes and other "death traps" on the property. The movie production company later paid for improvements at the farm. Director Peter Jackson's movie premieres later this month. no Three horses and two dozen smaller animals reportedly died. Wranglers say there were sink holes and other "death traps" on the property. The movie production company later paid for improvements at the farm. Director Peter Jackson's movie premieres later this month.

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]]> After Sandy: The Most Highly Evolved Compassion Of All In the wake of the terrible damage caused by superstorm Sandy, commentator Barbara J. King reflects on the animal rescues underway and asks if we can tap these selfless impulses to create a greater, sustained good. Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:28:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2012/10/30/163996643/after-sandy-the-most-highly-evolved-compassion-of-all?ft=1&f=137305685 http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2012/10/30/163996643/after-sandy-the-most-highly-evolved-compassion-of-all?ft=1&f=137305685 In the wake of the terrible damage caused by superstorm Sandy, commentator Barbara J. King reflects on the animal rescues underway and asks if we can tap these selfless impulses to create a greater, sustained good. no In the wake of the terrible damage caused by superstorm Sandy, commentator Barbara J. King reflects on the animal rescues underway and asks if we can tap these selfless impulses to create a greater, sustained good.

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]]> Nature Comes Into Full View On Twitter Attention to social media diminishes our experience of the real world! So we're often told. But commentator Barbara J. King turns this notion around and shows how Twitter, especially, can markedly increase our appreciation of nature. Thu, 09 Aug 2012 09:10:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2012/08/07/158364193/nature-comes-into-full-view-on-twitter?ft=1&f=137305685 http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2012/08/07/158364193/nature-comes-into-full-view-on-twitter?ft=1&f=137305685 Attention to social media diminishes our experience of the real world! So we're often told. But commentator Barbara J. King turns this notion around and shows how Twitter, especially, can markedly increase our appreciation of nature. no Attention to social media diminishes our experience of the real world! So we're often told. But commentator Barbara J. King turns this notion around and shows how Twitter, especially, can markedly increase our appreciation of nature.

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