Stephen Messenger
Stephen is a freelance writer and linguist based in Porto Alegre, Brazil. He covers issues related to the environmental movement in South America, as well as to the political and social challenges of sustainable development in the region and throughout the world. Stephen's work has appeared in numerous publications both online and in print, including the Wall Street Journal, Yahoo!, and the Huffington Post.
Latest Stories from Stephen Messenger - Page 5
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Rare White Humpback Whale Spotted Near Norway
While the chance to gaze upon a pod of majestic humpback whales swimming wild and free in the wild would certainly be enough to stir delight in any nature-loving seafarer, spotting Moby Dick's doppelgänger is another thing altogether.
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Beekeeping Donkey is a Honey Farmer's Best Friend
It might seem strange to some, but honey farmer and inventor Manuel Juraci is unashamed to call a jackass both a colleague and a friend.
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The Incredible Story of an Elephant Who Derailed a Train to Defend His Herd
Some of the most harrowing stories of animals defying human encroachment have likely been lost to the ages. But thankfully not this one
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Outnumbered by Bikes, the Dutch Face Cycling Overload
In a country with a sprawling 20,000 mile network of world-class bike lanes and daily ridership of numbering in the millions, it's fair to say the the Dutch are the biggest cycle-lovers around -- but sometimes love hurts.
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Your Belly Button is Like a Rainforest, and Here's Why
Boy, it's a jungle out there. I mean, in there. In your belly button.
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How a Donkey and Elephant Became Political Symbols
After this long campaign season, politics might seem exhausting -- but not for these literal party animals.
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Airline Gives Free Ride to a Butterfly That Hatched Too Late
If the gentle flap of a single butterfly's wings can shape the weather, then perhaps the kindness shown towards saving one butterfly's life could change the course of history for the better.
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Researchers Study an Elephant That Speaks Korean
Unfortunately, Koshik has yet to respond to my request for comment on all this -- but in truth, he may have crushed the computer as he tried to send the email.
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Halloween-Themed Lobster Found Near Salem, Mass.
Lobsters really are one of the most terrifying-looking creatures on Earth -- but are they the most festive, too?
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Pigeon is Puzzled After Hatching a Penguin
Sure, pigeons may seem rather easily startled -- but it's hard to blame this one for needing a double-take.
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Sweden to Import Garbage as Trash Supplies Run Dry
As other nations struggle to cut the amount of waste piling up in their landfills, Sweden is facing an entirely different sort of challenge -- they've run out of trash.
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Florida's Mystery Monkey in Custody After Years on the Lam
With a wrap-sheet as long as a banana leaf, this one rogue Rhesus macaque soon caught the attention of local wildlife authorities, though catching him proved nearly impossible.
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Researchers Find a Whale Trying to Speak Human
Sure, it might sound a bit more like a kazoo than Cronkite, but cut this beluga some slack. He's trying, and that's remarkable in and of itself.
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These Bamboo-Munching Pandas Will Cure Your Case of the Mondays (Video)
Lazy pandas don't know you should be working. Join them for a moment -- they won't tell.
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Heartwarming Rescue of Baby Elephant Caught on Film
It is said that elephants never forget -- and, if that's true, the kindness shown towards one imperiled young elephant will surely be preserved in memory for decades to come.
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Ukrainian Navy Training an Elite Team of Gun-Wielding Dolphin Soldiers
Yes. I'm serious. Killer-dolphins.
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Radio Caller Blames Collisions With Deer on 'Deer Crossing' Signs
"“My frustration is that, Minnesota and North Dakota Departments of Transportation would allow these deer crossing in such high traffic areas."
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Wisconsin Invites Hunters to Kill 1/4 of its Wolves
Up until January of this year, Great Lakes wolves were protected under the Endangered Species Act. But just ten months after being delisted, hunters are being given a chance to bait, trap, and shoot them for sport.
