Scientists Find The Biggest Soft-Shelled Egg Ever, Nicknamed 'The Thing'
A new study of dinosaur eggs, as well as a football-size egg from Antarctica, shows how some ancient creatures relied on soft shells rather than hard ones.
Animals
Police Apprehend 65-Pound Turtle In Virginia
A massive snapping turtle surprised Virginians when he was seen on the streets. He eventually found a new home at the Virginia Zoo. Police think the turtle, named Lord Fairfax, is an abandoned pet.
Cows' Antibodies May Help Humans During Coronavirus Crisis
A South Dakota biotech company is using cows to create antibodies that could then be used for disease prevention or treatment. The cows have been given the genes to make a human-like immune system.
English Woman Hatches Ducks From Store-Bought Eggs
When Charli Lello was furloughed from her job, she decided to pass the time by incubating duck eggs. A month after putting eggs in the incubator, ducklings began to emerge from their shells.
Locusts Are A Plague Of Biblical Scope In 2020. Why? And ... What Are They Exactly?
They're swarming in gargantuan numbers in parts of Africa and South Asia — and posing a major threat to food supply. If you have questions about these insects, we have answers.
Sea Otters Can Be Money Makers, But Not Everyone Benefits
The return of sea otters to historic habitats can restore ecosystems and bring economic benefits, but hungry otters can also threaten the food security of remote indigenous communities.
Giant Panda Escapes His Pen At Zoo In Copenhagen
A surveillance camera shows the panda crawling up a metal pole and skirting an electrical fence. He managed to roam the park, but zookeepers safely caught him before they opened to the public.
Bald Eagle's Nest Spotted On Cape Cod For The 1st Time In 115 Years
Pollution and deforestation wiped out the species in Massachusetts for most of the 20th century. But this spring, more than 70 bald eagles nests have been spotted around the state.
Swarms Of Locusts Are The Latest Threat To India Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
On top of rising infections, a cyclone and 100 million people out of work, India has another problem: An invasion of locusts — the worst in 25 years.
Australia Park Welcomes Its 1st Baby Koala Of The Season
After wildfires devastated parts of the country earlier this year, the Australian Reptile Park in New South Wales announces its first baby koala — named Ash. The fires killed thousands of koalas.