A juvenile East African crowned crane escaped from the Cougar Mountain Zoo in Issaquah, Washington, prompting an active search in the surrounding area.

Thousands of chicks that were found abandoned in a postal service truck after three days have be adopted

Penguins could be playing a crucial role in stabilizing the climate in Antarctica when they go No. 2, according to new research.

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.

New research finds clownfish shrink their bodies to survive warming oceans

Police in Durango, Colorado, were able to grab the pet kangaroo and return him to his owner.

A Southern California man charged with stealing a Bengal Lynx cat and beating other felines to death will be arraigned on Wednesday, officials said.

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

It's not easy being an amphibian

U.S. wildlife officials want to add a rare Nevada fish to the list of endangered species

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.

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.

Proceed from the event go to the American Kennel Club’s Museum of the Dog in New York City.

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.

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.

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

Scientists have found evidence of monkey kidnappings in Panama

Ronan first emerged as a sensation in 2013 for being the first nonhuman mammal to move in rhythm to music.

A man in Gulf Breeze, Florida was hospitalized after being attacked by a bear in his backyard while protecting his dog.

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.

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

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.

Paleontologists have discovered that a three-eyed sea moth predator lived on Earth half a billion years ago

Marine scientists have captured images of a mysterious tentacled creature that lives more than 3 miles below the ocean surface.

A disturbing avian mystery is unfolding in a Northern California town where residents have reported birds "exploding," and officials are investigating the incidents.

A new study shows that chimpanzees drum with regular rhythm when they beat on tree trunks

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.

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.

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.

Monkeys and meerkats dug through leaves during an “autumn treasure hunt” at Melbourne Zoo, searching for their favorite treats.

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.

A man and his dog were found dead in a wooded area near Everglade City, Florida.

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.

A woman in Australia struck a pose with her new friends — a mob of kangaroos who were content to just hang out with her.

The Philadelphia Zoo has announced the names of four tortoise hatchlings.

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.

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.

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Monday charges against Jacob Vereb, owner of Vereb Funeral Home and Eternity Pet Memorial in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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.

These little meerkat siblings were captured wrestling in a tube at the Oakland Zoo in California.

A Connecticut family got a chance to see a bear have some fun on their backyard playset earlier this month.

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.

Scientists say sea lions and dolphins are particularly vulnerable, but the outbreak may have worked its way up the food chain.

An "unprecedented" toxic algae bloom is occurring along the coast of Southern California and poisoning marine animals, according to marine rescue experts.

Residents of tranquil Rockport, Massachusetts, were in search of a menace who was leaving car windows cracked. Turns out it was a pileated woodpecker.

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.

An adorable golden retriever named Bailey was spotted using a tiny pink purse to carry her new bone back home in Tampa, Florida.

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.

A diver filmed an affectionate encounter with a Maori octopus that was seen gently embracing her camera near a pier in Rye, Australia.

A bison was spotted enjoying a satisfying scratch against a signpost in the snowy landscape of Yellowstone National Park.