Post-mortem exams being performed on 2 dead whales seen off New York coast
Two dead humpback whales were spotted floating in the waters off New York this week. Necropsies were being performed Friday to determine what killed the two whales that were first seen Wednesday.
Watch: Shimmering school of bluefish seen migrating off Long Island coast
The massive school of bluefish looked almost otherworldly as they swam through the water.
It's illegal to wrestle bears in Missouri, police warn after multiple sightings
Bear wrestling is illegal in Missouri per statute 578.176. If found guilty, the offense of bear wrestling is a class A misdemeanor.
North Carolina man startled by bear while relaxing: ‘Please don’t drink my coffee’
The incident, which occurred Wednesday at Asheville resident David Oppenheimer’s home, was captured on his house’s security camera.
Visitor seen taking selfie dangerously close to bison in Yellowstone National Park
Another visitor to the park recorded the woman taking a selfie while standing right next to a huge bison that was lying down on the grass on May 20.
Beloved upstate NY swan babies rescued after mother was eaten, police say
The town of Manlius in upstate New York is mourning the loss of Faye, a swan who was stolen from the village pond over the weekend along with her four cygnets.
Video shows shark circling man and child at Alabama beach
At one point, the shark was within a few feet of the swimmers, drone video shows.
Rare white bison born at Wyoming state park
The park has seen an uptick in visitors hoping to get a glance of the cute calf.
Watch: Family dog scares off black bear from New York home
A black bear wandered into a home in upstate New York, and a security camera captured Harper the dog bravely rushing toward the animal, scaring it away.
See some of the 5,000 new species found in planned mining zone of the deep Pacific
The Clarion-Clipperton Zone is a vast 2.3 million square-mile region located between Hawaii, Kiribati and Mexico in the central and eastern Pacific. It is regulated by the International Seabed Authority.
Watch: Lion stuns family on safari, comes within feet of them at campsite
Incredible video shows the lion wandering through the campsite before approaching the family.
Shark bites leg off American tourist in Turks and Caicos: report
An American tourist has lost her leg after being bitten by a shark while vacationing in Turks and Caicos, police say.
Mountain lion tracked by biologists gives birth to 3 healthy kittens in wilderness outside Los Angeles
A mountain lion studied by biologists in wilderness areas near Los Angeles has given birth to three healthy kittens.
Yellowstone National Park officials say man disturbed baby bison, resulting in its death
The incident occurred on the evening of May 20 in the park's northeastern corner in Wyoming.
Video shows curious bear cub wheeling trash bin down driveway
“It was getting ready to take out the trash," the homeowner joked.
Missouri man credits cow with helping him accomplish decade-long fishing goal
John Goad has been trying to catch a record sunfish for nearly 10 years. He's now thanking a cow that may have helped him accomplish his goal.
Kansas cop saves baby opossum seeking shelter from rain
The Leavenworth County Attorney’s Office said they witnessed a good deed Monday morning during a downpour and had to capture it on camera.
Tiger shark attacks kayaker off Hawaii coast: ‘Mistook me for the seal’
The video, recorded on May 12, captures the moment the shark charged at the kayaker, only for him to kick the shark away in a quick act of self-defense.
Pale Male, red-tailed hawk who nested above Fifth Avenue for 30 years, dies at 33
A red-tailed hawk named Pale Male has died after bringing a touch of the wild to swanky Manhattan for 30 years. The hawk gained fame nesting above Fifth Avenue for three decades with a succession of mates.
Watch: Platypuses return to Australian national park after being locally extinct for 50 years
So far, five females have been reintroduced to Sydney’s Royal national Park and another four males will follow in the coming weeks.