Topic: Animal Planet

The rise of 'redneck TV'

'Duck Dynasty' and other similarly themed TV shows are breaking viewing records and beating popular shows like 'American Idol' in the ratings.

A purr-fect year for cat videos

Mankind's formerly private love of cats is starting to go public.

Saving Money Top 10 pet-friendly hotels

More and more vacationers are bringing along pets during their getaways. These 10 pet-friendly hotels will make Fido feel right at home.

Mermaids don't exist, says US government (+video)

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has attempted to put an end to the mermaid myth by denying the existence of the fabled aquatic creature. 

Typical CEO made $9.6 million last year

The head of a typical public company made $9.6 million in 2011, according to an analysis by The Associated Press. The typical American worker would have to labor for 244 years to make what the typical boss of a big public company makes in one.

If Rick Perry skips debates, will Mitt Romney be next?

The Rick Perry campaign has said that Perry might not attend all seven Republican presidential debates between now and the Jan. 3 Iowa caucuses. That could have a domino effect.

Steve Martin, Owen Wilson, and Jack Black star in 'The Big Year': movie review

The new bromantic comedy 'The Big Year,' starring Steve Martin, Owen Wilson, and Jack Black, about bird-watching doesn't go far enough in portraying the passion of the hobby.

Dancing with the Stars: Can it help a career?

"Dancing with the Stars," now in its 13th season on ABC, offers its celebrity contenders a huge amount of exposure – but not much of a career boost. Italian actress Elisabetta Canalis, bounced Tuesday in the second round, is likely to go back to her preshow level of popularity, as have most of the 160 "Dancing With the Stars" contestants. But a few have bucked the trend. Using the show's extraordinary exposure – this year's premiere netted 18.6 million viewers, nearly six times the highest ratings that DWTS contestant Nancy Grace ever got on her eponymous HLN show and more than double what DWTS competitor and US soccer goalie Hope Solo got in the Women’s World Cup final this summer – these five contestants have seen their careers take off. Can you guess who was tops?

Mike Tyson, pigeon lover, gets to share his passion on new cable TV program

Mike Tyson shares his love of pigeons in a new reality television program that will debut later this winter on Animal Planet. Mike Tyson met with television critics Thursday in California to talk about his show.

3D TV network readying for prime time

3D TV networks are around the corner, with Discovery, Sony, and IMAX rolling out their starting lineup. But are there enough 3D TV sets in American homes to take advantage of the new shows?

James Lee, killed in Discovery Channel hostage crisis, reminiscent of Unabomber

James Lee, who police say was responsible for the Discovery Channel hostage crisis in Silver Spring, Md., Wednesday, was shot and killed. Lee has said human population growth imperils the planet.

Japan: Dolphin hunt protest canceled due to threats

Japan dolphin hunt: The star of 'The Cove,' a documentary about a Japanese dolphin hunt, is back in Japan to protest the slaughter but had to cancel his trip to the village at the center of the controversy because of threats.

Goliath Tigerfish and other "river monsters" - what's real and what's fake?

Yes, Goliath Tigerfish are real (and really scary). But what about those other "river monsters" out there?

Westminster dog show 2010 results: Scottish Terrier 'Sadie'

At the Westminster dog show 2010, Scottish Terrier 'Sadie' took best in show. She's the eighth Scottie to win at Westminster.

Whale Wars: Sea Shepherd lodges piracy charge against Japanese whalers

Paul Watson and his Sea Shepherd Conservation Society allege piracy following the collision between the antiwhaling ship Ady Gil and Japan's Shonan Maru Number 2 earlier this week.

Whale Wars: The aggressive tactics of Sea Shepherd Paul Watson

A collision Tuesday with a Japanese whalers destroyed a $2 million high-tech speedboat operated by Paul Watson and his anti-whaling outfit, the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. It was probably the costliest collision yet for the group. But Watson has a long roster of mishaps at sea.

South Park puts spotlight on Paul Watson and his "Whale Wars"

Paul Watson, a self-described "Earth Warrior," is set for another round of Whale Wars against the Japanese fleet as South Park takes aim.

Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

Ken Burns' explores the national parks, Stargate fans get a new infusion of space travel, Putumayo celebrates Spain in its latest CD compilation, and more.

Rehearsing to act ‘natural’ on reality TV

A prep school for ‘American Idol’ wannabes coaches them for auditions.

Review: 'Under the Sea 3D'

Latest IMAX 3D adventure puts you nose to nose with a dazzling array of sea creatures and makes you wish the movie were longer.

DVDs and CDs for the elementary crowd

From fairies to pandas and penguins, with a little Beethoven thrown in, these movies and music will keep children watching again and again ... and again.

Obama breaks the bank - raises $150 million in September

'Dixie dogs' head north

But is this rescue effort the best thing for pooches transported from the South?