Animals

Recent research has explored "helping" behavior in species ranging from nonhuman primates to rats and bats. To see whether intelligent birds might help out a feathered pal, scientists did an experiment using African grey parrots like these.

Polly Share A Cracker? Parrots Can Practice Acts Of Kindness, Study Finds

Nell Greenfieldboyce

Researchers found that African grey parrots voluntarily helped a partner get a food reward by giving the other bird a valuable metal token that could be exchanged for a walnut.

Environment

Destructive Wild Pigs Marching Toward The Mountain West

Rae Ellen Bichell

Feral pigs cause an estimated $1.5 billion in damage each year, especially to crops. Now concern is mounting they could be at the doorstep in parts of the鈥�

If you get to look at dogs and hug them every day, you just might live longer than people who don't have to clean animal hair off their clothes, according to a pair of studies out this month.

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Dog People Live Longer. But Why?

Angus Chen

Hanging out with dogs might be good for your health. A researcher reviews the science and discusses the very real link between dog ownership and reduced risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.

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U.S. Air Force Academy's Oldest Falcon Mascot Dies In Colorado

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A falcon that served as a mascot for the U.S. Air Force Academy for the past 23 years has died.The academy announced Aurora's death Wednesday, saying she鈥�

Environment

How A Wildlife Center Is Teaching Birds Of A Feather To Avoid Humans Together

Jackie Hai

It's the busy season for wildlife rescuers, with the greatest number of injured or orphaned animals coming in during the summer months. But how do you鈥�

New Bill Offering $100,000 For Improved Tech To Avoid Wildlife Conflicts

Noah Glick

Proposed legislation in the Senate aims to reduce conflict between humans and predatory wildlife, with a $100,000 cash prize. Wyoming Senator John...

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Colorado Springs Zoo Welcomes 6-Foot-Tall Baby Giraffe

Associated Press

A giraffe herd at a Colorado Springs zoo has welcomed its 16th member following the birth of a calf.The 10-year-old reticulated giraffe named Msitu gave鈥�

Arts & Life

Why Did The Pigeon Cross The River? Rafting Company Keeps Tradition Afloat

Stacy Nick

On a beautiful clear morning along the Cache la Poudre River, Rocky Mountain Adventures' David Terry wrapped up the rafting safety talk by introducing the鈥�

Community

Rescued Goat Gets Second Chance, With Help From Lafayette Residents

Karlie Huckels

A goat in east Boulder County is on the mend after being found wandering around Lafayette and drawing a lot of public attention.Broken Shovels Farm鈥�

The Way We Value Wildlife Is Shifting In the West

Ali Budner

According to a study out of Colorado State University , more people believe that animals should be protected and given rights on par with humans than...