Animals Black cat adoptions are up. An Oscar-winning animated movie may have helped The Oscar-winning animated movie "Flow," which stars a black kitty, may be causing an increase in black cat adoptions. Superstitions about bad luck have often caused these felines to be overlooked. Ryan Benk Scott Simon Play AudioListen 3 mins
Animals Montana's skies come alive with spring bird migration Each spring, hundreds of thousands of swans, geese, cranes and other waterfowl descend on a Montana lake on their way to the Arctic. A small town festival draws thousands of bird fans. Ellis Juhlin Play AudioListen 4 mins
Science March Madness is underway. So is March Napness, the tournament for hibernating bears A handful of rescued bears in Europe are competing in March Napness, a bracket-style tournament to see what bear can stay in hibernation the longest. Kaity Kline Play AudioListen 3 mins
Animals Male octopuses are usually killed by females after mating. Now, they may have found a way out A male blue-lined octopus often becomes their partner's meal after mating but the University of Queensland's Fabio Cortesi tells NPR's Ayesha Rascoe some males have found a way to survive. Ryan Benk Ayesha Rascoe Play AudioListen 7 mins
Science How land-loving iguanas from North America may have ended up in Fiji A new study suggests iguanas reached Fiji by rafting around 5,000 miles from North America. Jonathan Lambert Play AudioListen 3 mins
Animals Grab your binoculars — Seattle's skies abound with eagles this season The skies above Seattle have been busy with lots of bald eagles as spring approaches. Meanwhile, local bird enthusiasts say the season seems busier than usual this year. Casey Martin
Science These scientists are building a cat database to understand why they act like that The project, called Darwin's Cats, aims to enhance our understanding of feline behavior and genetics. Manuela López Restrepo
Animals Doing yoga near ambling elephants can be therapeutic for veterans An elephant ranch in Florida is offering yoga classes for veterans to help them with trauma. From the other side of a fence, retired elephants eat and mosey around. Kerry Sheridan Play AudioListen 3 mins
Animals 2 Bellevue coyotes killed by state after nipping children State wildlife officials say Bellevue's Factoria neighborhood is safe once again after some close calls with coyotes. Casey Martin
Arts & Life A U.S. influencer outrages Australians by snatching a baby wombat from its mom Outdoor enthusiast Sam Jones left Australia after posting a video of herself separating a baby wombat from its mom on a dark road. Australians are cheering her departure and worrying about the animal. Rachel Treisman
