As birds migrate south, there's an invisible danger: glass A huge threat to migrating birds is colliding with a building. Now birding groups are banding together with government agencies and others to form one united front to tackle the problem. Nell Greenfieldboyce
Seal whiskers can track subtle motions in the ocean Harbor seals use their whiskers to gather all sorts of intel from their surroundings. These exquisitely tuned sensory hairs even seem to allow them to outmaneuver the escape plans of their fishy prey. Ari Daniel
Jane Goodall, legendary primatologist, has died at age 91 Jane Goodall, primatologist who transformed our understanding of the lives of apes, has died, according to an announcement from the Jane Goodall Institute. Nell Greenfieldboyce
Lasers provide some bird flu protection for turkey producers in Minnesota Migrating birds can be a pleasant seasonal sight, but they're a bird flu threat to turkey farmers. In Minnesota, some are using lasers to scare them away. Dana Ferguson
Scared of spiders? Some former arachnophobes now are keeping jumping spiders as pets The jumping spider pet market is booming, particularly with women. And for many, the journey to spider enthusiast began as an arachnophobe. Alina Hartounian
Fat Bear Week is here early, and the bears are fat and playful The famous bears of Alaska's Katmai National Park are enjoying an abundance of salmon, and even some playtime, as they pack on pounds to prepare for the winter. Bill Chappell
Eight arms, endless skills: New study finds an octopus' arms can do it all Researchers studied octopuses in the wild to learn whether they favor one of their eight arms over the others for certain jobs, but found the creatures give new meaning to ambidextrous. Nell Greenfieldboyce
Australia approves vaccine to protect koalas from chlamydia Chlamydia in koalas can cause blindness, infertility and even death. Chandelis Duster
Insect populations drop even without direct human interference, a new study finds Research published this month found that even in pristine, untouched areas, insect populations are still on the decline. Climate change is a likely culprit. Alana Wise
Male tarantulas are moving and wooing their way across Colorado These hairy spiders spend almost all of their lives underground. But when it's time to mate, they must brave the great outdoors before they perish. Ayana Archie