Feb 3rd, 2006 · The California condor nearly went extinct, dwindling to just 22 in the wild by the 1980s. Condor, a new book by NPR's John Nielsen chronicles successful efforts to bring back the winged giants through trapping and breeding programs.
Jan 23rd, 2006 · For the third time in the past few months, Spanish police round up militants accused of recruiting volunteers for suicide missions in Iraq. Is Spain a breeding ground for those who want to aid the Iraqi insurgency?
Jan 17th, 2006 · Most of this breeding season's wolf pups in Yellowstone National Park have died, apparently from a virus introduced by domestic dogs. Biologists say the development demonstrates the fragile state of the park's wolf pack -- and the growing impact that human-related diseases are having on wildlife.
Dec 12th, 2005 · New laws intended to increase the numbers of cattle restrict ranchers in Argentina from slaughtering any pregnant cow or any head of cattle under 660 pounds. But the new law has led to a split between cattle breeders, who believe the ban will help restore the country's herds, and ranchers who wonder how far Argentine officials will go in their efforts to bend the free market to their will.
Nov 14th, 2005 · Several high-profile pit bull maulings in the San Francisco Bay Area have prompted county officials to call for mandatory spaying and neutering of the breed and tight restrictions on pit bull breeders. California also has a new state law that allows cities to target certain canine breeds, such as pit bulls, in the name of public safety. Richard Gonzales reports.
Oct 31st, 2005 · March of the Penguins is -- by far -- the surprise hit movie of the year. The film about the Emperor Penguins' extraordinary breeding cycle is now the second-highest-grossing documentary ever, just behind Fahrenheit 9/11. It's also the highest grossing French film ever released in the United States.
Feb 14th, 2005 · Competition begins Monday in the Westminster Kennel Club dog show at New York's Madison Square Garden. Three new breeds enter the judging this year: the Neapolitan mastiff, black Russian terrier and Glen of Imaal terrier. Melissa Block talks with the show broadcast's commentator, David Frei.
Feb 4th, 2005 · The trek of millions of Monarch butterflies from their breeding grounds in North America to central Mexico is one of nature's great mysteries, scientists say. But many in the area taken over from November to March see it as a mixed blessing.