Animals

Living

Vaccinating poultry could help cut soaring egg prices but US remains hesitant

Josh Funk

Vaccines could be a key means of suppressing bird flu and avoiding the slaughter of millions of chickens, which is blamed for egg prices averaging nearly $5 a dozen.
Science & Technology

Does the narwhal's famous tusk help it catch fish?

Nell Greenfieldboyce

Intriguing video of narwhals using their tusks to mess with fish has scientists speculating about what this behavior might mean.
Science & Technology

Butterfly numbers have fallen by nearly a quarter since 2000

Jonathan Lambert

Butterflies of all kinds of species, in all parts of the country, have declined by one to two percent per year since 2000.
National

Chappy the baby seal has died, weeks after being rescued in a Connecticut city

Rachel Treisman

The aquarium helping Chappy — a nod to the New Haven, Conn., neighborhood where he was rescued last month — said he died of gastrointestinal issues and "was surrounded by love until the very end."
Arts & Culture

San Diego arts picks in March: Contemporary ballet, short films and a City Heights love letter

Julia Dixon Evans

Our roundup of arts and culture to discover in San Diego this month: Visual art, music, theater, dance, outdoor festivals, books, film and more. Up next: The Rosin Box Project's women choreographers showcase; "Land and Sea" at MCASD; Omar Sosa; Sacra/Profana; San Diego Short Film Festival; Ron Currie; and Domonique King's "Get Hammered."
Science & Technology

Lab mice may give 'first aid' to unconscious mates

Jonathan Lambert

New research suggests mice may exhibit revival-like behaviors to help unconscious mice recover faster.
Arts & Culture

San Diego Zoo welcomes first koala joey in 2 years

Melissa Mae

Inala is the first koala joey to be born at the San Diego Zoo in two years. She turned 7 months old on Valentine's Day.
Science & Technology

Hurricane, the hero Belgian Malinois who protected the Obama White House from intruder, has died

Manuela López Restrepo

Hurricane, who was a Special Operations Canine for the Secret Service, became the most decorated dog in U.S. history. He died this week at the age of 16.
Environment

More than 150 false killer whales stranded on a beach in Australia's Tasmania state

The Associated Press

The reasons for the beachings are unclear. Reasons could include disorientation caused by loud noises, illness, old age, injury, fleeing predators and severe weather.
Quality of Life

11 donkeys located in Vista, returned to owners

City News Service

The animals were located Sunday afternoon near Business Park Drive and Sycamore Avenue.