Animals Do dogs need sweaters? It's December, so depending on where you live, you may be seeing a lot more dogs in sweaters. But do they really need them? Morning Edition investigates. Hosts
Animals Officials declared 'murder hornets' to be eradicated in the U.S. The invasive insects known as "murder hornets" have been declared eradicated by Washington state wildlife officials, five years after they were first spotted in the United States. Elena Burnett Patrick Jarenwattananon
Politics The bald eagle isn't actually America's national bird — but that's poised to change After learning the U.S. doesn't officially recognize the bald eagle as its national bird, a Minnesota man swooped in. This week the House passed his bill, which now heads to Biden's desk. Rachel Treisman
Science These were the top animal stories on NPR in 2024, including a boy's pregnant octopus This year, the animal kingdom was filled with triumph, loss and new discoveries. Here is a look at NPR's top animal stories of 2024. Ayana Archie
Animals What do penguins, sea turtles and whales have in common? Aquatic creatures of very different sizes swim at the same relative depth when traveling long distances. Jonathan Lambert
Animals Portland's 'frog taxi' offers a life-saving lift to a struggling species Each winter, Portland volunteers "taxi" Northern red-legged frogs to and from their egg-spawning ground. The service protects them from becoming roadkill on a highway. Jule Gilfillan
Animals Giving 'outdoor cat' a new meaning: These pets go snowshoeing and paddle boarding More and more people are breaking the stereotype of cats as scaredy homebodies and taking them outside on adventures -- hiking, snowshoeing, and even paddle boarding. Noah Thomas
Animals Portland's 'frog taxi' offers a life-saving lift to a struggling species Each winter, Portland volunteers "taxi" Northern red-legged frogs to and from their egg-spawning ground. The service protects them from becoming roadkill on a highway. Jule Gilfillan
Animals How crocodiles get their scale patterns (Hint: It's unlike other animals) Many animals get their external marking -- such as, feathers, hair or scales-from genetics. But it turns out, the crocodile gets its head patterns differently. (Story aired on ATC on Dec. 11, 202.) Jonathan Lambert
Animals Orcas are hunting whale sharks, the largest fish species on Earth A new study reveals how a group of killer whales is able to hunt whale sharks, adding to a growing body of research showing how the whales use intelligence and coordination in impressive ways. Lauren Sommer