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July 25, 2024 at 12:33 PM
Officials battle 'highly aggressive' red imported fire ant infestation in California
Red imported fire ants pose "an immediate threat" to California's agricultural economy because they require a quarantine of nursery products, officials said.
July 25, 2024 at 12:33 PM
July 25, 2024 at 2:40 AM
Hungry bear steals bird feeder – and camera – from backyard in Maine
This hungry bear decided to take his meal to go, walking away with not only a Maine family's backyard bird feeder, but the bird feeder camera, as well.
July 25, 2024 at 2:40 AM
July 24, 2024 at 7:35 PM
Early humans likely prompted the demise of woolly mammoths and other ancient species
Early humans may have played a significant role in the demise of one of the most iconic ancient species -- the woolly mammoth -- and others like it, scientists say.
July 24, 2024 at 7:35 PM
July 24, 2024 at 3:37 PM
Olympic equestrian champion Charlotte Dujardin shown repeatedly whipping horse on video
Three-time Olympic gold medalist Charlotte Dujardin of Britain repeatedly used a whip on a horse in a video that was published by multiple media outlets
July 24, 2024 at 3:37 PM
July 24, 2024 at 12:09 AM
Whale lands on boat throwing people into ocean off New Hampshire coast
Video shows the incredible moment when a whale breaches the water's surface, landing on a boat. One man is thrown into the ocean while the other jumps.
July 24, 2024 at 12:09 AM
July 24, 2024 at 12:08 AM
Whale slams into boat off New Hampshire coast
A whale slammed into a boat off the coast of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on Tuesday, sending two people overboard.
July 24, 2024 at 12:08 AM
July 23, 2024 at 3:58 PM
A 7-month-old tree kangaroo peeked out of its mom's pouch at the Bronx Zoo
Another baby tree kangaroo can be seen at the Bronx Zoo after months of hiding in its mother's pouch
July 23, 2024 at 3:58 PM
July 23, 2024 at 3:58 AM
Colombia's president signs bill to ban bullfighting in the South American country
Colombia's president has signed a bill that bans bullfights in the South American country, further reducing the short list of nations around the world where the centuries-old tradition is still legal
July 23, 2024 at 3:58 AM
July 21, 2024 at 4:14 PM
Meet some of the world's cleanest pigs, raised to grow kidneys and hearts for humans
Some of the world's cleanest pigs are being raised in the Virginia mountains to supply kidneys and hearts for animal-to-human organ transplants
July 21, 2024 at 4:14 PM
July 21, 2024 at 6:06 AM
Florida zoo works to protect animals from high heat with frozen treats, cold showers
Zoos in hot weather states are working hard during the summer to keep their animals cool
July 21, 2024 at 6:06 AM
July 21, 2024 at 6:05 AM
Emotional support llamas roam Portland airport
Travelers at Portland International Airport in Oregon were treated to some unique and fluffy companions.
July 21, 2024 at 6:05 AM
July 21, 2024 at 1:05 AM
Extremely rare lobster saved from Red Lobster restaurant
The lobster, named “Crush,” has been relocated to the Denver Aquarium where marine biologists say he is a one in a 30 million find.
July 21, 2024 at 1:05 AM
July 21, 2024 at 1:04 AM
Corgi goes viral for understanding sign language
Eowyn the corgi has become a social media star, racking up more than 60 million views on TikTok and Instagram.
July 21, 2024 at 1:04 AM
July 21, 2024 at 1:01 AM
Animals at Prague Zoo beat the heat with ice
Animals at Prague Zoo were given ice by the ton to provide much-needed relief from the summer heat.
July 21, 2024 at 1:01 AM
July 20, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Panda duo making themselves feel right at home at the San Diego Zoo
The San Diego Zoo released a video of their new residents, a pair of pandas named Yun Chun and Xin Bao.
July 20, 2024 at 6:34 PM
July 20, 2024 at 11:26 AM
Man kills grizzly bear in Montana after it attacks while he is picking berries
A man picking huckleberries in Montana shot and killed a grizzly bear after it attacked and injured him badly enough that he had to be hospitalized
July 20, 2024 at 11:26 AM
July 19, 2024 at 11:55 PM
New giant pandas explore new habitat at San Diego Zoo
Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, two giant pandas, will make their first public appearance on Thursday, Aug. 8.
July 19, 2024 at 11:55 PM
July 19, 2024 at 10:42 PM
Colorado 'mega den' houses hundreds of rattlesnakes
A "mega den" on private land in northern Colorado is a haven for as many as 2,000 rattlesnakes. It's on a hillside full of rock crevices where the snakes can keep warm and hide from predators.
July 19, 2024 at 10:42 PM
July 19, 2024 at 10:35 PM
Governor's bulldog gets her own bobblehead after GOP convention appearance
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s English bulldog is getting her own bobblehead
July 19, 2024 at 10:35 PM
July 19, 2024 at 8:55 PM
Watch San Diego Zoo’s pandas enjoy their new exhibit
The zoo said the pandas will debut to the public on Aug. 8.
July 19, 2024 at 8:55 PM
July 19, 2024 at 4:50 PM
Gorilla kisses newborn baby through glass at zoo
The adorable moment at Columbus Zoo was caught on camera.
July 19, 2024 at 4:50 PM
July 19, 2024 at 3:58 PM
1st video of new pandas at San Diego Zoo
Yun Chuan and Xin Bao are still getting accustomed to their habitats at the zoo. The pair are on loan from China and the first pandas to enter the U.S. in 21 years.
July 19, 2024 at 3:58 PM
July 19, 2024 at 2:45 PM
See photos of 1st pandas to enter US in 21 years
Yun Chuan and Xin Bao are the first pandas to enter the United States in 21 years.
July 19, 2024 at 2:45 PM
July 19, 2024 at 1:42 AM
106 rare crocodile eggs are found in Cambodia, the biggest such discovery in 20 years
Officials in Cambodia say conservationists have found 106 eggs of rare Siamese crocodile species in a western Cambodian wildlife sanctuary
July 19, 2024 at 1:42 AM
July 19, 2024 at 1:34 AM
2 Amur tiger cubs have their first public outing at Germany's Cologne Zoo
Two Amur tiger cubs have had their first public outing at Cologne Zoo in Germany, one of several zoos that have sought to help keep up the numbers of the rare big cats
July 19, 2024 at 1:34 AM
July 17, 2024 at 1:05 PM
90 giant African land snails found in passenger's bag at Detroit airport
A total of 90 giant African land snails have been seized by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s in Detroit from a passenger arriving from Ghana, authorities said.
July 17, 2024 at 1:05 PM
July 16, 2024 at 9:10 AM
Whale that washed up on New Zealand beach may be world's rarest
Spade-toothed whales are the world’s rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded
July 16, 2024 at 9:10 AM
July 16, 2024 at 6:11 AM
Hawks and Hounds: Inside the weird and wonderful world of Wimbledon's working animals
Meandering within the manicured lawns and historic courts of Wimbledon are Rufus and Flo, a pair of unassuming yet vital employees who work to keep the public safe.
July 16, 2024 at 6:11 AM
July 15, 2024 at 9:42 PM
Winston, beloved gorilla at San Diego Zoo Safari Park, dies at 52 after suffering health problems
Winston, a western lowland gorilla who was a favorite attraction at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, has died at the age of 52 after suffering multiple health problems
July 15, 2024 at 9:42 PM
July 14, 2024 at 5:30 AM
Dolphin mass stranding on Cape Cod found to be the largest in US history
Rescuers who helped free more than a hundred dolphins from the Cape Cod shoreline say they’ve confirmed the mass stranding that began June 28 was the largest involving dolphins in U.S. history
July 14, 2024 at 5:30 AM
July 13, 2024 at 4:25 PM
Celebrating sharks with the Florida Aquarium
As part of our "Zooming with Zoos" series, "GMA" is celebrating the marine animal sharks, making a visit to the Florida Aquarium.
July 13, 2024 at 4:25 PM
July 13, 2024 at 2:30 AM
375-pound sea turtle returns to Atlantic Ocean after 3 months of rehab in Florida
A 375-pound sea turtle has been released back into the Atlantic Ocean after three months of rehabilitation in Florida
July 13, 2024 at 2:30 AM
July 12, 2024 at 4:46 PM
Turkey proposes bill aimed at managing large stray dog population
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling party has submitted to parliament a controversial bill that aims to manage the country’s large stray dog population
July 12, 2024 at 4:46 PM
July 12, 2024 at 9:31 AM
How zoos in the hottest parts of the country keep animals healthy during extreme heat
Zoos in the hottest parts of the country are still tasked with ensuring that animals are staying safe in the scorching temperatures.
July 12, 2024 at 9:31 AM
July 11, 2024 at 8:08 PM
How zoos are keeping animals healthy in extreme heat
Accredited zoos in the hottest parts of the country incorporate frozen treats, misters and even air conditioning as the heat index climbs to the triple digits.
July 11, 2024 at 8:08 PM
July 11, 2024 at 7:10 AM
Rower has stunning close encounter with huge pod of whales in North Atlantic
A rower experienced a very close encounter with a huge pod of whales more than 100 nautical miles off the coast of Newfoundland in the North Atlantic Ocean.
July 11, 2024 at 7:10 AM
July 10, 2024 at 8:43 PM
Florida police smash window to rescue dog from hot car
Police smashed a window to rescue a dog they said had been left alone inside a hot car "for quite some time," as the heat index in Bradenton, Florida, soared to 100 degrees.
July 10, 2024 at 8:43 PM
July 10, 2024 at 3:42 PM
Massive blue whale seen off the coast of Massachusetts in rare back-to-back sightings
Blue whales are the largest animals on Earth, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
July 10, 2024 at 3:42 PM
July 10, 2024 at 2:24 PM
Largest animal on Earth seen off the coast of Massachusetts in rare double sighting
Blue whales are the largest animals on Earth, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
July 10, 2024 at 2:24 PM
July 10, 2024 at 5:44 AM
Giant pandas arrive at San Diego Zoo
The San Diego Zoo recently provided a sneak peek of the giant pandas in their new home. The zoo released two photos showing Yun Chuan and Xin Bao appearing happy and playful in their green enclosure.
July 10, 2024 at 5:44 AM
July 9, 2024 at 2:58 PM
1st look at new pandas at San Diego Zoo
Yun Chuan and Xin Bao are the first pandas to enter the United States in 21 years.
July 9, 2024 at 2:58 PM
July 5, 2024 at 5:19 PM
Playful dog cakes herself in mud
This mischievous dog, Dumpling, was left completely unrecognizable after she gave herself a nice mud bath at a park.
July 5, 2024 at 5:19 PM
July 4, 2024 at 1:31 PM
History made as critically endangered baby western lowland gorilla born at Ohio Zoo
The Columbus Zoo has welcomed the birth of a critically endangered western lowland baby gorilla, according to zoo officials.
July 4, 2024 at 1:31 PM
July 4, 2024 at 6:35 AM
Remains of 12-year-old girl found after being attacked and taken by crocodile
The remains of a missing 12-year-old girl in Australia have been found after she was attacked and taken by a crocodile while swimming in a creek.
July 4, 2024 at 6:35 AM
July 3, 2024 at 11:33 PM
These ants can perform leg amputations and know when it's needed, study says
Florida carpenter ants have developed an effective wound treatment: amputation.
July 3, 2024 at 11:33 PM
July 3, 2024 at 1:17 AM
Philadelphia Zoo celebrates 150th anniversary as the first zoo in America
The Philadelphia Zoo is celebrating its 150th anniversary on Monday, marking a major milestone. It first opened its gates on July 1, 1874, becoming the oldest zoo in the nation.
July 3, 2024 at 1:17 AM
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Urgent effort to save dolphins stranded off Cape Cod
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Disney cast member receives Purple Heart
U.S. Army veteran and senior manager of casting services for Disney Experiences, John Arant, was awarded the Purple Heart for his military valor and injuries he sustained in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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2 Chinese giant pandas arrive in US for first time in 2 decades
ABC News' Janai Norman spent last week getting to know more about pandas and China. The pandas arrived in San Diego and will take some time to get acclimated before meeting the public.
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Massive pod of dolphins stranded in 'difficult' location on Massachusetts beach
The beach where the dolphins are stranded is covered in "dangerous" mud, according to the International Fund for Animal Welfare.
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