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May 22, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Thousands of chicks found abandoned in USPS truck have been adopted
Thousands of chicks that were found abandoned in a postal service truck after three days have be adopted
May 22, 2025 at 10:40 PM
May 22, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Penguin poop may be key in stabilizing the climate in Antarctica: Study
Penguins could be playing a crucial role in stabilizing the climate in Antarctica when they go No. 2, according to new research.
May 22, 2025 at 4:58 PM
May 22, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Authorities seize more than 300 animals from Oregon safari park
Authorities in Brandon, Oregon, have seized more than 300 animals – including tigers, lions and camels – from West Coast Game Park Safari after wildlife officials reported neglect.
May 22, 2025 at 8:31 AM
May 22, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Clownfish shrink their bodies to survive ocean heat waves
New research finds clownfish shrink their bodies to survive warming oceans
May 22, 2025 at 4:06 AM
May 21, 2025 at 5:51 PM
‘Hi, buddy’: Police capture escaped kangaroo
Police in Durango, Colorado, were able to grab the pet kangaroo and return him to his owner.
May 21, 2025 at 5:51 PM
May 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Man charged for allegedly stealing Bengal Lynx cat, killing multiple felines
A Southern California man charged with stealing a Bengal Lynx cat and beating other felines to death will be arraigned on Wednesday, officials said.
May 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
May 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Florida considers controversial black bear hunt amid strong opposition
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is considering approval of a black bear hunt for December and into the future, which could eventually allow the use of up to six dogs to corner the bears and use of bowhunting
May 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
May 21, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Habitat loss and climate change make it tough to be an amphibian — but there's help
It's not easy being an amphibian
May 21, 2025 at 2:40 PM
May 21, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Rare olive-colored fish in Nevada nears a key step toward endangered species listing
U.S. wildlife officials want to add a rare Nevada fish to the list of endangered species
May 21, 2025 at 7:11 AM
May 21, 2025 at 6:24 AM
This dog really doesn’t want to be outside
A very persistent dog named Ranger was determined to make his way back inside his Alabama home after being exiled to the backyard — even if it meant leaping through the kitchen window.
May 21, 2025 at 6:24 AM
May 21, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Evidence of 30-foot ancient sea monster found in US
Geologists working on surveying land in Mississippi stumbled upon an incredible find: the fossil of an ancient marine apex predator considered a "sea dragon" of the time.
May 21, 2025 at 2:06 AM
May 20, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Pet Gala has all the glitz and glam of Met Gala
Proceed from the event go to the American Kennel Club’s Museum of the Dog in New York City.
May 20, 2025 at 2:32 PM
May 20, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Bald eagle and dog form unlikely bond in backyard of Washington home
South of Seattle in Shelton, Washington, a very unlikely friendship blossomed between a family dog and a bald eagle, who was a frequent flyer to their backyard.
May 20, 2025 at 9:17 AM
May 19, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Evidence of 30-foot ancient sea monster found
Geologists working on surveying land in Mississippi stumbled upon an incredible find: the fossil of an ancient marine apex predator considered a "sea dragon" of the time.
May 19, 2025 at 7:52 PM
May 19, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Endangered whales gave birth to few babies this year as population declines
A vanishing species of whale gave birth to few babies this birthing season, raising alarms among scientists and conservationists who fear the animal could go extinct
May 19, 2025 at 4:42 PM
May 19, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Caught on camera, capuchin monkeys kidnap howler monkey babies
Scientists have found evidence of monkey kidnappings in Panama
May 19, 2025 at 4:03 PM
May 19, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Sea lion keeps a beat while grooving to music
Ronan first emerged as a sensation in 2013 for being the first nonhuman mammal to move in rhythm to music.
May 19, 2025 at 8:50 AM
May 17, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Man hospitalized after bear attack while protecting dog in Gulf Breeze, Florida
A man in Gulf Breeze, Florida was hospitalized after being attacked by a bear in his backyard while protecting his dog.
May 17, 2025 at 12:01 AM
May 15, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Baby spider monkey and 2 rattlesnakes discovered during California meth bust
A baby spider monkey and two rattlesnakes were discovered at the home of a suspect who was busted for methamphetamine during a traffic stop in California, police said.
May 15, 2025 at 2:36 PM
May 15, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Alligator that starred in 'Happy Gilmore' dies of old age in Colorado
An alligator that appeared in numerous TV shows and films over three decades, most notably the 1996 Adam Sandler comedy “Happy Gilmore,” has died at a gator farm in southern Colorado
May 15, 2025 at 6:51 AM
May 15, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Famed Big Bear eaglets prepare to leave their nest
Two baby eagles, Sunny and Gizmo, whom thousands have watched via livestream since they were born two-and-a-half months ago, are getting ready to leave their nest in Big Bear, California.
May 15, 2025 at 12:16 AM
May 14, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Fossils of ancient arthropod shocked paleontologists but not for its 3 eyes
Paleontologists have discovered that a three-eyed sea moth predator lived on Earth half a billion years ago
May 14, 2025 at 9:18 PM
May 13, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Mysterious marine creature captured on deep-sea camera
Marine scientists have captured images of a mysterious tentacled creature that lives more than 3 miles below the ocean surface.
May 13, 2025 at 4:52 PM
May 13, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Mystery of 'exploding birds' deepens in California as necropsies suggest foul play
A disturbing avian mystery is unfolding in a Northern California town where residents have reported birds "exploding," and officials are investigating the incidents.
May 13, 2025 at 2:17 PM
May 9, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Chimpanzees drum with regular rhythm when they beat on tree trunks, study shows
A new study shows that chimpanzees drum with regular rhythm when they beat on tree trunks
May 9, 2025 at 3:26 PM
May 8, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Man gored by bison in year's first attack by Yellowstone's most dangerous wild animal
Yellowstone National Park has recorded the year’s first violent encounter between a visitor and bison, just weeks into the busy summer season
May 8, 2025 at 6:43 PM
May 8, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Florida man gored by bison at Yellowstone park
Yellowstone National Park is warning tourists about getting too close to wildlife after a visitor was gored by a bison earlier this week. Authorities say the man suffered only minor injuries.
May 8, 2025 at 2:10 PM
May 8, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Woman killed by alligator during canoe trip in Florida
Authorities say the woman's husband tried to save her after she was attacked when their canoe drifted over a large gator south of Orlando.
May 8, 2025 at 12:49 AM
May 7, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Woman killed by alligator during couple canoe trip, husband tried to save her
A Florida woman was killed by an alligator during a canoe trip with her husband, who tried to save her during the surprise attack, officials said.
May 7, 2025 at 6:23 PM
May 7, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Meerkats and monkeys enjoy 'autumn treasure hunt'
Monkeys and meerkats dug through leaves during an “autumn treasure hunt” at Melbourne Zoo, searching for their favorite treats.
May 7, 2025 at 6:16 PM
May 7, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Officer helps family of geese safely across busy street
Jeffrey Schneider was driving into New York City from New Jersey when he caught Officer Rey Lainez stopping traffic to herd a family of geese away from the Holland Tunnel.
May 7, 2025 at 4:38 PM
May 6, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Florida authorities investigating suspected bear attack after man and dog found dead
A man and his dog were found dead in a wooded area near Everglade City, Florida.
May 6, 2025 at 12:10 AM
May 4, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Boy has encounter with 'friendly' dolphin
A boy and his father had the encounter of a lifetime while fishing off the coast of Perth, Australia, when a dolphin swam up to their boat.
May 4, 2025 at 1:03 AM
May 2, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Woman in Australia hangs out with mob of kangaroos
A woman in Australia struck a pose with her new friends — a mob of kangaroos who were content to just hang out with her.
May 2, 2025 at 12:27 AM
April 30, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Tortoises born to nearly 100-year-old mom named after 'Golden Girls'
The Philadelphia Zoo has announced the names of four tortoise hatchlings.
April 30, 2025 at 8:58 PM
April 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Philadelphia Zoo names baby tortoises after ‘Golden Girls’ characters
The zoo announced that the four Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoises born in February have been named Dorothy, Rose, Blanche and Sophia after more than 13,000 people voted.
April 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
April 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Runaway kangaroo causes car crash, shuts down Alabama highway
The incident took place on Tuesday when the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency responded to a two-vehicle crash in the southbound lane of Interstate 85 near the 46 mile marker in Macon County, Alabama.
April 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
April 29, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Funeral director trashed 6,500 bodies of pets, used fake ashes to defraud clients
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Monday charges against Jacob Vereb, owner of Vereb Funeral Home and Eternity Pet Memorial in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
April 29, 2025 at 12:12 PM
April 28, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Florida man dives into lake to rescue injured bald eagle
A Florida man jumped into action to rescue an injured bald eagle from an alligator-filled lake, with footage captured by his wife showing the man successfully retrieving the eagle from the water.
April 28, 2025 at 8:12 PM
April 28, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Meerkat siblings wrestle at zoo
These little meerkat siblings were captured wrestling in a tube at the Oakland Zoo in California.
April 28, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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Bear spotted playing on family's backyard slide
A Connecticut family got a chance to see a bear have some fun on their backyard playset earlier this month.
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Police detective rescues baby owl from oncoming traffic
Detective Smith saw an abandoned eastern screech owlet in a parking lot and moved it to a safe location before calling the local Fish and Wildlife Commission where it is now getting specialized care.
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Unprecedented' algae bloom killing marine life along Southern California coast
Scientists say sea lions and dolphins are particularly vulnerable, but the outbreak may have worked its way up the food chain.
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What to know about toxic algae bloom killing marine life in Southern California
An "unprecedented" toxic algae bloom is occurring along the coast of Southern California and poisoning marine animals, according to marine rescue experts.
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Woodpecker wreaks havoc in Massachusetts neighborhood
Residents of tranquil Rockport, Massachusetts, were in search of a menace who was leaving car windows cracked. Turns out it was a pileated woodpecker.
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Baby Galápagos tortoises make debut at Philadelphia Zoo
After a 97-year-old Galápagos tortoise named Mommy gave birth, David Muir reports on the debut of four critically endangered Western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo.
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Adorable golden retriever carries big bone in tiny purse
An adorable golden retriever named Bailey was spotted using a tiny pink purse to carry her new bone back home in Tampa, Florida.
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Meerkats enjoy Easter egg hunt at German zoo
Meerkats at the Gelsenkirchen Zoo in Germany enjoyed an Easter egg hunt. The colorful eggs were filled with some of their favorite treats, including mealworms.
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Octopus 'hugs' diver's camera during underwater encounter
A diver filmed an affectionate encounter with a Maori octopus that was seen gently embracing her camera near a pier in Rye, Australia.
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Bison scratches itch on signpost in Yellowstone
A bison was spotted enjoying a satisfying scratch against a signpost in the snowy landscape of Yellowstone National Park.
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