Animal Behavior

The Living World sign outside of the St. Louis Zoo's North entrance.

Ben the bear escapes from his St. Louis Zoo habitat for the second time this month

Britny Cordera

An Andean bear named Ben once again escaped his enclosure at the St. Louis Zoo.

Veterinary behaviorist Dr. Debra Horwitz discussed pets' needs in the colder months and what behavior changes they might experience on Tuesday's "St. Louis on the Air" program.

Veterinary behaviorist: Consider pets' shifting needs this coming winter

Lara Hamdan

Winter is coming – although some would make the case that it’s already here. And the return of snowfall, shorter days and freezing temperatures can have…

Ledy Van Kavage, a senior legislative attorney, with the Best Friends Animal Society.

Government, Politics & Issues

Illinois is considered a top state for animal welfare. Here are some of its recently-passed laws.

Kelly Moffitt

A new slate of laws meant to protect animals will go into effect in Illinois come Jan. 1. The number of laws passed in the recent legislative session has…

Dogs and cats acting strangely? On Tuesday's St. Louis on the Air, an animal behaviorist stepped in to answer your questions about animal behavior.

Health, Science & Environment

From cat pee to barking dogs, St. Louis veterinary behaviorist Debra Horwitz answers your questions

Kelly Moffitt

Dr. Debra Horwitz, DVM, a St. Louis-based veterinary behaviorist and veterinarian joined St. Louis on the Air again on Tuesday to share her pet wisdom and…

Arts

The five types of questions (and answers) we got about your pets’ strange behavior

Kelly Moffitt

Here at St. Louis on the Air, we love our pets, we really do. Yet sometimes, oh yes, sometimes, their behavior is absolutely confounding. Why do you hate…

This treehopper in a greenhouse at Saint Louis University would not normally have a purple horn or "pronotum." It was painted that color for identification purposes.

Health, Science & Environment

Good vibrations! These bugs do their sexting via plant stem

On a warm summer night, it can sound like there are insects all over the place, calling out from every lawn, bush and tree branch.But most of what insects…

Arts

You spring forward, but animals sort of mosey along

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, March 6, 2009 - Are you ready for Daylight Saving Time? Is it sneaking up on you?Time springs forward…