Elephants Power

Elephants are actually helping to keep the lights on at the Munich Zoo. The zoo's resident Indian elephants are providing 'Elephant Energy' by creating power generated from their dung. "When you turn the biogas (feces) into electricity, it creates heat which we also store," said Munich Zoo park supervisor Dominik Forster. "This is then used to warm the gorilla enclosure, but it could be used to heat about 25 homes," he added.

7 Pet-Friendly California Bills

Governor Jerry Brown's enactment of several animal-friendly bills into law is a victory for California's animals. The new laws protect California citizens, pets, and wildlife from irresponsible breeders, pet overpopulation, and animal fighting, among other issues. "The passage of these seven bills makes this one of the most successful legislative sessions for any state's animals in 2011," said Nancy Perry, senior vice president of ASPCA Government Relations.

Finding Peace When Pets Die

Best-selling author Jon Katz is back on Animal Radio®. His new book, "Going Home" was inspired by the lack of good books to help grief-stricken owners deal with the ultimate demise of their furry friends.

Halloween Hazards

Dr. Marty Becker has the 4-1-1 on Halloween Hazards that your pet may encounter. Dr. Oz's go-to guy knows what you need to watch out for, besides ghouls and goblins.