11+ hour, 52+ min ago   (285+ words) Crews rushed to rescue a severely entangled minke whale off the waters east of Cape Cod on Tuesday. The 18-foot whale was first seen entangled last Sunday in Cape Cod Bay by recreational fishermen. The Marine Animal Entanglement Response Program…...

1+ week, 20+ hour ago   (287+ words) Researchers in Chile have designed an unlikely new garment for injured penguins — snug red vests threaded with copper and zinc that they hope will help the aquatic birds heal faster. Veterinarians have found success in the past using such suits…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (404+ words) Large rodent lovers, rejoice! A winner has been crowned in the inaugural Fat Marmot Week contest, and he sure looks ready for a long winter. The winning marmot, Dawn, ate his way to a 13.2-pound weight — up from 8.5 pounds at…...