Of all the places a cat can hang out, why do do many of them want to hang out in boxes? According to researchers, cats that spend time in close confines are measurably less stressed than those remaining in the open. As Curt Stager tells Martha Foley, it's not just house cats who feel this way.

Our Ocean World is a 90-second daily feature produced by Finger Lakes Productions, highlighting the wonders of, and issues confronting, our oceans. Each piece includes the words of an expert in the field. Currently heard daily around the world on radio networks and stations as well as a podcast, the show is free to stations: contact info@flpradio.com for more registration information. This week's pieces are:

Mon., 7/2-Tagging Weddell seals: The large size and diving habits of these seals make them ideas for collecting data. 

Tues., 7/3-Whale song: Whales from different oceans sing different songs.  But while migrating, one group of whale immigrants gave singing lessons and the resident whales changed their tunes.

Wed., 7/4-Coral sunscreen: Corals need warm water and sunlight.  But since too much sunlight can be deadly, corals have a natural sunscreen.

Thurs., 7/5-Long line fishing: Sea birds are being wiped out by the practice of running thousands of baited hooks along miles of line in the open sea.

Fri., 7/6-Arctic char: Arctic char live most of their lives in freshwater streams, leaving only to feed in the ocean.

A proven audience pleaser, NatureWatch features a creative mix of engaging story telling and pristine natural sounds. This sound-rich series showcases the calls of hundreds of birds and animals, giving listeners an insight into the natural world around them. This week's pieces are:

Mon., July 2- Fire(fly) Works:  Take a break from the fireworks this holiday weekend to watch the lightshow put on by fireflies.

Tues., July 3-Chimney Swift: Checked your chimney lately?  You may be unwittingly sheltering a family or two—up the flue.

Wed., July 4- Don’t Feed the Animals: We see the signs prominently displayed in park areas across North America:  “Please don’t feed the animals.”  There's good reason.

Thurs., July 5-Sidewinder: The sidewinder makes its home in the Mojave and Sonoran deserts of the American Southwest.

Fri., July 6-Birds and Baseball:  People aren’t the only ones who like to attend an evening baseball game.

With wind turbine blades approaching 90 feet in length whipping around at 150 miles an hour, they’ve been called everything from “raptor-matics” to “cuisinarts of the sky.” But considering all the good windmills do for our environment by providing clean, renewable energy, is the cost in bird deaths worth the price?

The EnvironMinute is FLPI's longest-running feature and provides your listeners with tips to reduce their impact on the environment, clues for environmentally-responsible consumption, and how to know when something is truly "green."  For more information contact info [at] flpradio.com. This week's pieces are:

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Mon., Jul. 2-A Financial Reason to Invest in Eco-Friendly Technologies:  Green technologies aren’t always too expensive for use in the developing world – often, the long-term expense is less than existing alternatives.

Tues., Jul. 3-Resolving the Potable Water Issue: How can environmental entrepreneurs help bring potable water to the developing world?

Wed., Jul. 4-Tracking Fish: By learning about the movements of ocean creatures, we can help keep fisheries sustainable.

Thurs., Jul. 5-Bats Could Help Restore Rainforest: Scientists working on rainforest restoration are recruiting the help of some unusual farmers.