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March 23, 2025 at 3:26 AM

Murphy, a beloved bald eagle, dies following violent storms in Missouri

A beloved bald eagle who gained popularity after incubating a rock is mourned after dying from head trauma sustained during violent storms in Missouri last week
March 23, 2025 at 3:26 AM
This undated image provided by the World Bird Sanctuary shows Murphy the bald eagle in Valley Park, Mo. (World Bird Sanctuary via AP)
March 20, 2025 at 10:44 AM

'World's ugliest animal' named fish of the year

Once dubbed the "world's ugliest animal," the blobfish has been named New Zealand's fish of the year.
March 20, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Blobfish, Psychrolutes phrictus.
March 20, 2025 at 1:53 AM

Raccoons on ‘top secret mission’ spotted shimmying across utility wires

A gaze of raccoons was spotted sneaking across utility wires under the cover of darkness in Los Angeles.
March 20, 2025 at 1:53 AM
VIDEO: Raccoons on ‘top secret mission’ spotted shimmying across utility wires
March 18, 2025 at 8:52 PM

American Kennel Club reveals top 3 most popular dog breeds

The American Kennel Club has named the top three dog breeds of 2024.
March 18, 2025 at 8:52 PM
American Kennel Club has named the Labrador retriever, the French bulldog and the golden retriever as the three most popular dog breeds of 2025.
March 18, 2025 at 1:32 PM

Influencer accused of taking baby wombat from mother speaks out

The American influencer who came under fire for allegedly taking a baby wombat from its mother in Australia is breaking her silence.
March 18, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Sam Jones, a hunting influencer, shared a now-deleted video on Instagram of her holding a baby wombat and taking it away from its mother in Australia.
March 15, 2025 at 8:58 AM

American influencer apologizes for snatching Australian baby wombat following outrage

An American influencer who sparked outrage after posting a video of her snatching a baby wombat from its mother while in Australia apologized for her actions, saying she had acted out of concern for the young animal’s welfare
March 15, 2025 at 8:58 AM
A wombat walks at a wildlife sanctuary in Bendalong on the South Coast, of Australia, Tuesday, May 26, 2020. (Dean Lewins/AAP Image via AP)
March 15, 2025 at 5:04 AM

America's zoos experience rare baby boom as spring approaches

From an endangered reticulated baby giraffe to a clouded leopard cub, zoos across the nation are seeing many births as caretakers help to save vulnerable animals. 
March 15, 2025 at 5:04 AM
America's zoos experience rare baby boom as spring approaches
March 14, 2025 at 5:53 PM

Human-elephant conflict rises in Kenya

Due to drought, climate change & scarce resources in Kenya, elephants are getting closer to villages in their hunt for food.
March 14, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Inspirational people caring for orphaned elephants.
March 14, 2025 at 8:37 AM

American who snatched a baby wombat from its mother leaves Australia

An American influencer has left Australia after the government announced it was reviewing her visa over a video she posted of her snatching a baby wombat from its mother
March 14, 2025 at 8:37 AM
A wombat walks at a wildlife sanctuary in Bendalong on the South Coast, of Australia, Tuesday, May 26, 2020. (Dean Lewins/AAP Image via AP)
March 13, 2025 at 3:36 PM

Influencer under fire for picking up wild baby wombat

American hunting influencer Sam Jones is sparking backlash overseas after posting a video appearing to show her taking a baby wombat from its mother in Australia.
March 13, 2025 at 3:36 PM
VIDEO: Influencer under fire for picking up wild baby wombat
March 13, 2025 at 3:26 PM

Influencer under fire for taking baby wombat from its mother

An American influencer is under fire in Australia for sharing a social media video of herself taking a baby wombat from its mother.
March 13, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Sam Jones, a hunting influencer, shared a now-deleted video on Instagram of her holding a baby wombat and taking it away from its mother in Australia.
March 13, 2025 at 2:39 PM

Ducks, once a conservation bright spot, are now declining in the US, new report shows

A new report says at least 112 North American bird species have lost more than half their populations in the past 50 years
March 13, 2025 at 2:39 PM
FILE - A mallard duck rests on the edge of a path around the Tidal Basin as the sun rises in Washington, Sunday, March 5, 2023, with the Washington Monument in the background. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
March 13, 2025 at 1:43 AM

Humans and elephants increasingly compete for food and space in parts of Africa

ABC News’ Ines de La Cuetara travels to Kenya to report on the growing conflict between humans and elephants, and what organizations and farmers are doing to protect crops and elephants' lives.
March 13, 2025 at 1:43 AM
VIDEO: Humans and elephants increasingly compete for food and space in parts of Africa
March 12, 2025 at 6:21 PM

Nashville Zoo welcomes rare clouded leopard cub

The Nashville Zoo is celebrating the birth of a rare clouded leopard cub. The as-yet unnamed female cub is two weeks old and measures about 13 inches long from her nose to the tip of her tail.
March 12, 2025 at 6:21 PM
VIDEO: Nashville Zoo welcomes rare clouded leopard cub
March 12, 2025 at 12:34 AM

Cat's incredible reunion with its owner after the LA wildfires

A house cat named Aggie has found her way back to her owner two months after the LA wildfires
March 12, 2025 at 12:34 AM
This image provided by Carolyn Kiefer shows her mother Katherine Kiefer, 82, looking at her burned home destroyed by the Palisades Fire where her cat Aggie went missing on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Carolyn Kiefer via AP)
March 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM

Nashville Zoo celebrates birth of baby clouded leopard cub

The female cub, who has yet to be named, is two weeks old and is the 44th clouded leopard cub born at the Nashville Zoo since 1991.
March 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM
VIDEO: Nashville Zoo celebrates birth of baby clouded leopard cub
March 11, 2025 at 3:53 AM

Baby animals make their debuts across America

From little eaglets hatching in California's Big Bear, to a baby giraffe making its long-awaited arrival in Denver, Colorado, animals are arriving across America ahead of spring.
March 11, 2025 at 3:53 AM
VIDEO: Baby animals make their debuts across America
March 10, 2025 at 11:15 PM

Lawmakers urge Trump administration to cancel owl-killing plan

A bipartisan group of lawmakers urge the Trump administration to scrap plans to kill more than 450,000 invasive barred owls in West Coast forests in coming decades
March 10, 2025 at 11:15 PM
FILE - A female barred owl sits on a branch in the wooded hills, Dec. 13, 2017, outside Philomath, Ore. (AP Photo/Don Ryan, File)
March 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM

Viral bald eagle couple welcomes 3rd chick

Big Bear bald eagles Jackie and Shadow, whose nest is broadcast via livestream, welcomed three chicks this year to the delight of thousands of online fans.
March 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Big Bear bald eagles Jackie and Shadow, whose nest is broadcast via livestream, welcomed three chicks this year to the delight of thousands of online fans.
March 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM

Internet-famous bald eagles Jackie and Shadow welcome 3rd chick

Live camera footage from a bald eagle nest in California has gone viral, capturing hundreds of thousands of views.
March 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Friends of Big Bear Valley shared a photo on Facebook of the three baby chicks of bald eagles Jackie and Shadow.
March 9, 2025 at 2:39 PM

3rd eaglet is officially here

The third eaglet finally hatched Friday night in Big Bear, California, as many watched on the Big Bear bald eagle live nest cam.
March 9, 2025 at 2:39 PM
VIDEO: 3rd eaglet is officially here
March 8, 2025 at 5:05 PM

Third eagle egg hatches

The bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow, who welcomed a pair of hatchlings in Big Bear California five days ago, had their third egg hatch live on Big Bear Bald Eagle Nest Cam.
March 8, 2025 at 5:05 PM
VIDEO: Third eagle egg hatches
March 8, 2025 at 2:18 AM

Bald eagle nest cam captures live hatch in California

A live camera stream of a bald eagle nest in Southern California has gained viral attention, attracting hundreds of thousands of views this week.
March 8, 2025 at 2:18 AM
VIDEO: Bald eagle nest cam captures live hatch in California
March 7, 2025 at 9:56 PM

Dog plays squeaky toy while listening to Cynthia Erivo sing 'Defying Gravity'

Anastasia Stewart's goldendoodle Charlie decided to interrupt while she was watching Erivo's "Wicked" performance at the Oscars with a musical squeaky toy solo.
March 7, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Anastasia Stewart's goldendoodle Charlie decided to interrupt while she was watching Erivo's "Wicked" performance at the Oscars with a musical squeaky toy solo.
March 7, 2025 at 7:01 PM

Endangered cheetah sanctuary breaks ground in Africa

Cheetah Conservation Fund founder Laurie Marker discusses her organization’s fight to save cheetahs throughout the continent.
March 7, 2025 at 7:01 PM
VIDEO: Endangered cheetah sanctuary breaks ground in Africa
March 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM

Horse pulled out of a hole after incredible team effort

A fire department, animal rescue team and an excavation company came together to rescue a horse that fell in a hole in Tennessee. An on-site veterinarian found no injuries.
March 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
A fire department, animal rescue team and an excavation company came together to rescue a horse that fell in a hole in Tennessee. An on-site veterinarian found no injuries.
March 7, 2025 at 5:34 PM

Dog is excited to help plumber fix sink

Albert is certainly qualified!
March 7, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Albert is certainly qualified!
March 7, 2025 at 2:57 AM

Runaway dog lost for 4 months after car crash finally reunited with owner

Scrim, a rescue dog from New Orleans, has been located safe and sound after being missing for several months. His disappearance had caused concern among local animal lovers and rescue organizations.
March 7, 2025 at 2:57 AM
VIDEO: Runaway dog lost for 4 months after car crash finally reunited with owner
March 6, 2025 at 10:44 PM

California driver and dog rescued after spending night trapped in crushed truck

The driver had been trapped inside the vehicle for about 22 hours, police said.
March 6, 2025 at 10:44 PM
The driver had been trapped inside the vehicle for about 22 hours, police said.
March 6, 2025 at 9:53 PM

Kayaker hospitalized after alligator attack

The female victim suffered a bite from an alligator while paddling in Florida’s Tiger Creek Canal, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
March 6, 2025 at 9:53 PM
The female victim suffered a bite from an alligator while paddling in Florida’s Tiger Creek Preserve, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
March 6, 2025 at 5:25 PM

Global warming threatening the future of iconic dog sled races around the world

Climate change could continue to complicate iconic dogsledding races around the country as rising global temperatures make snowpack in cold regions less reliable.
March 6, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Dogs before a run at Manitou Crossing Kennels, owned by Blake and Jennifer Freking, in Finland, Minn., after the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon was cancelled, Jan. 18, 2024.
March 5, 2025 at 7:54 PM

Woman bitten by alligator in Florida

A woman was bitten on the elbow by an alligator while she was boating in Florida, officials said.
March 5, 2025 at 7:54 PM
An alligator is seen in an undated stock photo.
March 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM

The eaglets have landed! Fans watch the chicks hatch online

Live camera footage from a bald eagle nest in Southern California has gone viral, capturing hundreds of thousands of views this week. ABC News’ Danny New reports.
March 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Live camera footage from a bald eagle nest in Southern California has gone viral, capturing hundreds of thousands of views this week. ABC News’ Danny New reports.
March 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Famous bald eagles welcome eaglets

Two of the world’s most famous bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow, welcomed a pair of hatchlings in Big Bear, California, and was all captured live via a nest cam.
March 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
VIDEO: Famous bald eagles welcome eaglets
March 5, 2025 at 1:10 AM

Beloved bald eagle couple welcomes 2 new chicks, their 1st hatchlings in 3 years

Jackie and Shadow have been watched by hundreds of thousands of people over the years on their Friends of Big Bear Valley webcam. This year is cause for celebration.
March 5, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Jackie and Shadow have been watched by hundreds of thousands of people over the years on their Friends of Big Bear Valley webcam. This year is cause for celebration.
March 4, 2025 at 3:44 PM

Woman stung by scorpion at airport baggage claim

A passenger at Boston Logan was stung by a scorpion yesterday while retrieving her luggage in the baggage claim area of customs, according to police.
March 4, 2025 at 3:44 PM
A passenger at Boston Logan was stung by a scorpion while retrieving her luggage in the baggage claim area of customs, according to police.
March 4, 2025 at 12:10 PM

Chappy, the baby gray seal found near Yale, dies from severe digestive issues

Chappy, a baby gray seal pup who was found on Feb. 16 stranded on the streets of New Haven, Connecticut, by police, has died after suffering severe digestive issues.
March 4, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Chappy, a baby gray seal pup who was found on Feb. 16 stranded on the streets of New Haven, Connecticut, by police, has died after suffering severe digestive issues, according to the Mystic Aquarium who had been treating him since he was discovered last month.
February 28, 2025 at 3:26 AM

Alaska sled dog race raises questions on animal abuse

The Iditarod is a 1,000-mile race held annually in Alaska. Some argue that the race is a form of animal abuse.
February 28, 2025 at 3:26 AM
The Iditarod is a 1,000-mile race held annually in Alaska. Some argue that the race is a form of animal abuse.
February 27, 2025 at 11:41 AM

Horse rescued from icy pond in upstate New York

A horse that fell through the ice of an upstate New York pond was saved by rescuers who pulled together to free the animal from the frigid water.
February 27, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Horse rescued from icy pond in upstate New York
February 26, 2025 at 3:46 PM

Captain spots dolphin ‘super pod’ off California coast

Capt. Evan Brodsky had the opportunity to see more than 2,000 dolphins “as far as the eye could see” while cruising off the coast of Monterey Bay.
February 26, 2025 at 3:46 PM
VIDEO: Captain spots dolphin ‘super pod’ off California coast
1 month ago

Thousands of dolphins swim together in California's Monterey Bay

A rare "super pod" of around 3,000 dolphins -- including the elusive northern right whale dolphin -- went out for a swim, with many leaping through into the air.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Thousands of dolphins swim together in California's Monterey Bay
1 month ago

Here’s how to stay safe from bears

The likelihood of being attacked by a bear is under 1%, according to the National Park Service.
1 month ago
The likelihood of being attacked by a bear is under 1%, according to the National Park Service.
1 month ago

Rescued baby seal settles in at Connecticut aquarium

Chappy the seal is around 6 weeks old and has a new home at the Mystic Aquarium.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Rescued baby settles in at Connecticut aquarium
1 month ago

Dog rescued after getting head stuck in treat jar

A dog named Murphy was digging for a treat on Monday night -- perhaps a little too aggressively -- and ended up getting his head stuck inside a plastic jar.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Dog rescued after getting head stuck in treat jar
1 month ago

Hamish the Scottish Highland calf zooms his way into Americans’ hearts

The 8-week-old might be the new calf in town but he’s already become a major star at the Nashville Zoo.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Hamish the Scottish Highland calf zooms his way into Americans’ hearts
1 month ago

Hamish the Scottish Highland calf captures hearts online and at Nashville Zoo

Get to know Hamish, a Scottish Highland calf who is Nashville Zoo's newest celebrity resident.
1 month ago
"Good Morning America's" Lara Spencer with Hamish, an 8-week-old calf Scottish Highland calf and the newest celebrity at Nashville Zoo.
1 month ago

Hamish the Scottish Highland calf gets the zoomies at Nashville Zoo

The seven-week-old Scottish Highland calf at the Nashville Zoo seemed light on his feet during his first day in public.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Hamish the Scottish Highland calf gets the zoomies at Nashville Zoo
1 month ago

Chihuahua rescued after running ‘for miles’ along San Diego freeway

A Chihuahua was rescued and later reunited with its owner after running "for miles” down a busy stretch of Interstate 5 in San Diego earlier this month.
1 month ago
Chihuahua rescued after running ‘for miles’ along San Diego freeway
1 month ago

Lost baby seal was found wandering the streets of Connecticut city

A gray seal pup was found wandering the streets of New Haven, Connecticut. The pup was rescued by Mystic Aquarium's Animal Rescue Program and brought to the aquarium's Animal Rescue Clinic.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Lost baby seal was found wandering the streets of Connecticut city
1 month ago

Young seal found on busy road rescued by local aquarium

The seal is believed to be 5 or 6 weeks old, according to Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut.
1 month ago
The seal is believed to be 5 or 6 weeks old, according to Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut.