Animals Feathers have been ruffled over bird name changes To remove potentially offensive names, a birding society said it would rename birds originally named after people. Since many birders resisted the change, it will be a topic at their annual meeting. Nell Greenfieldboyce
Animals Consequences of viral cuteness as internet raves about pygmy hippo at Thailand zoo While we might think it's cute when an animal goes viral online, but there are some real-world implications to an animal becoming too popular. Hosts
Science Fat Bear Week delayed after a large bear kills a rival bear The scene was relayed by a live webcam of bears on Alaska's Brooks River. “This is very difficult to watch and comprehend,” said Naomi Boak of the nonprofit Katmai Conservancy. Bill Chappell
Technology How Washington plans to spy on seals, sea lions with drones Starting this fall, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will fly drones over the state’s coastal and inland waters to research and count seals and sea lions. KUOW Staff
Animals DNA testing and other advancements mean trafficked animals can return home New technology is making it easier to find the origins of trafficked wildlife and so they can be released back to the habitat they came from, instead of languishing for decades as sometimes happens. Ari Daniel
Animals The winner of Florida's 2024 python challenge captured 20 of the invasive snakes The annual Burmese python hunt has concluded in South Florida. This year's winner captured 20 of the invasive snakes. Hosts
Arts & Life A massive baby penguin named Pesto is inhaling fish and winning fans Pesto, who weighs 46 pounds at just nine months old, has been on display at an Australian aquarium since April. As he grew, so did his social media fanbase — especially after a recent gender reveal. Rachel Treisman
Animals The history most people don't know about rats Where there are humans, there are rats. But new research says we still have a lot to learn about our furry, often reviled, companions. Nathan Rott
Science Meet Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo so popular you can visit her for only 5 minutes A baby pygmy hippopotamus in a Thailand zoo has become a worldwide internet sensation, leading to crowds at the zoo. Zoo officials say the increased attention has led to some bad visitor behavior. Chandelis Duster