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Young, wild and free: Wolverine spotted in California for only second time in last 100 years

A wolverine was spotted three times last month in the eastern Sierra Nevada.
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June 5, 2023, 7:29 PM

New warnings for tourists about wildlife at Yellowstone National Park

Authorities are warning people to be careful around wildlife after a string of close encounters and a report of a group taking a baby elk to a police station.
June 5, 2023, 7:29 PM
New warnings for tourists about wildlife at Yellowstone National Park
June 5, 2023, 3:11 PM

Rare white panda captured on video

Believed to be the only all-white panda in the world, the animal was reportedly first spotted in southwestern China in 2019.
June 5, 2023, 3:11 PM
Rare white panda captured on video
June 2, 2023, 6:34 PM

Zoo welcomes critically endangered red wolf pups

There are concerted efforts to bolster the wild red wolf population.
June 2, 2023, 6:34 PM
Zoo welcomes critically endangered red wolf pups
June 2, 2023, 11:16 AM

With only dozens left, South Dakota zoo welcomes litter of 'critically endangered' red wolf pups

A zoo in has welcomed a litter of critically endangered red wolf pups -- a litter vital to the existence of the species with only about two dozen left in the wild.
June 2, 2023, 11:16 AM
South Dakota zoo welcomes litter of 'critically endangered' red wolf pups
June 1, 2023, 6:21 PM

Village's beloved swan was stolen and killed: Officials

Three New York teenagers are accused of taking a mother swan and her babies from a pond on Monday, according to authorities.
June 1, 2023, 6:21 PM
Village's beloved swan was stolen and killed: Officials
June 1, 2023, 3:41 PM

Rescued sea lions return to the ocean after recovery

Two rescued sea lions were successfully released back into the wild after weeks of recovery from injuries.
June 1, 2023, 3:41 PM
Rescued sea lions return to the ocean after recovery
June 1, 2023, 3:28 PM

3 teens charged after village's swan killed, then eaten: Police

A beloved swan was reported missing from a New York village's pond on Monday. Three teenagers are now accused of killing the swan, who was then eaten, police said.
June 1, 2023, 3:28 PM
3 teens charged after village's swan killed, then eaten: Police
June 1, 2023, 2:44 PM

Tourist’s near-miss with Yellowstone bison caught on camera

A woman had a close call when she tried to touch a wild bison while posing for a photo at Yellowstone National Park.
June 1, 2023, 2:44 PM
Tourist’s near-miss with Yellowstone bison caught on camera
June 1, 2023, 9:10 AM

Beloved New York swan babies rescued after mother was eaten by family, 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
June 1, 2023, 9:10 AM
Beloved New York swan babies rescued after mother was eaten, police say
May 31, 2023, 8:01 PM

NYC program pairs students and therapy dogs to encourage reading

R.E.A.D instruction team, Nancy George-Michalson, Michelle Sarao and her dog Cooper join “GMA3” to discuss the success of the program and how students have responded.
May 31, 2023, 8:01 PM
NYC program pairs students and therapy dogs to encourage reading
May 31, 2023, 1:58 AM

Swiss cow with a broken leg airlifted to safety

A helicopter crew rescued a cow, named Goddess, from a Swiss hillside after the animal broke its leg.
May 31, 2023, 1:58 AM
Swiss cow with a broken leg airlifted to safety
May 30, 2023, 10:38 PM

Stables, trainers try to move through grief over euthanized horses as racing thunders on

The numbers suggest that horse racing is the safest it has been for the animals since at least 2009
May 30, 2023, 10:38 PM
Stables, trainers try to get through grief over euthanized horses as races thunder on
May 30, 2023, 2:58 PM

Dog confronts bear entering family kitchen

A protective dog named Harper barked at a curious bear that was spotted entering the home through an open door until it ran away.
May 30, 2023, 2:58 PM
Dog confronts bear entering family kitchen
May 30, 2023, 1:34 PM

Norway says Beluga whale with apparent Russian-made harness swims south to Sweden

Norwegian authorities say that a beluga whale first spotted in Arctic Norway in 2019 with an apparent Russian-made harness and alleged to have come from a Russian military facility has been spotted off Sweden's west coast
May 30, 2023, 1:34 PM
Norway says Beluga whale with apparent Russian-made harness swims south to Sweden
May 27, 2023, 7:29 PM

The urgent mission to save our fine feathered friends in North America

Conservation scientists at Cornell University say that "billions of birds" have vanished from North America over the past 50 years, and one couple is making it their mission to save the birds.
May 27, 2023, 7:29 PM
The urgent mission to save our fine feathered friends in North America
May 27, 2023, 12:22 PM

Baby eels remain one of America's most valuable fish after strong year in Maine

Fishermen in the U.S.’s only commercial-scale fishing industry for valuable baby eels once again had a productive season searching for the tiny fish
May 27, 2023, 12:22 PM
Baby eels remain one of America's most valuable fish after strong year in Maine
May 26, 2023, 8:58 PM

California police officer rescues runaway horse

A police officer in Burbank, California, utilized his horseback riding skills while on duty when rescuing a runaway horse.
May 26, 2023, 8:58 PM
California police officer rescues runaway horse
May 26, 2023, 12:31 PM

Bear who killed runner in Italy's Alps is spared death for now by court

An administrative court in Italy's Alpine region has for now spared the life of the bear who fatally attacked a runner last month
May 26, 2023, 12:31 PM
May 26, 2023, 12:38 AM

3 healthy kittens born to mountain lion tracked by biologists in wilderness near Los Angeles

A mountain lion studied by biologists in wilderness areas near Los Angeles has given birth to three healthy kittens
May 26, 2023, 12:38 AM
3 healthy kittens born to mountain lion tracked by biologists in wilderness
May 25, 2023, 4:07 PM

How tiger conservation in India may be helping to mitigate climate change

The tiger conservation efforts in Asia have been so successful that they had an unintended -- and equally beneficial -- consequence.
May 25, 2023, 4:07 PM
How tiger conservation may be helping to mitigate climate change
May 25, 2023, 3:20 PM

Miami Zoo apologizes after treatment of Kiwi bird

Miami Zoo has issued an apology following uproar over its treatment of a Kiwi bird under its care.
May 25, 2023, 3:20 PM
Miami Zoo apologizes after treatment of Kiwi bird
May 25, 2023, 11:37 AM

Zoo Miami apologizes after treatment of Kiwi bird sparks outrage

Zoo Miami has issued an apology following uproar over its treatment of a Kiwi bird under its care.
May 25, 2023, 11:37 AM
Zoo Miami apologizes for treatment of native New Zealand Kiwi bird
May 24, 2023, 11:18 PM

Yellowstone baby bison put to death after visitor picks it up, leading herd to reject it

Yellowstone National Park officials say they had to kill a newborn bison after a man picked it up and the animal's herd wouldn't take it back
May 24, 2023, 11:18 PM
May 24, 2023, 6:31 PM

Conservation photographer discusses ongoing efforts to save panthers

National Geographic Explorer and Conservation photographer Carlton Ward Jr. talks about his role in making the documentary on Disney+.
May 24, 2023, 6:31 PM
Conservation photographer discusses ongoing efforts to save panthers
May 24, 2023, 2:47 PM

Squirrel surprises fans at Yankees game

Video of a squirrel that ran across a railing in front of fans at a Yankees game has gone viral.
May 24, 2023, 2:47 PM
Squirrel surprises fans at Yankees game
May 24, 2023, 1:40 PM

Killer whales learn 'coordinated' attacks on sailboats, some observers say

Orcas may be teaching other to attack boats following a spate of attacks on sailboats off the coast of Europe, some observers say.
May 24, 2023, 1:40 PM
Killer whale may be teaching others to attack after 'moment of agony'
May 24, 2023, 12:12 AM

Little bird chases off bald eagle perched too close to nest

A little bird managed to chase off a bald eagle perched a bit too close to its nesting area.
May 24, 2023, 12:12 AM
Little bird chases off bald eagle perched too close to nest
May 23, 2023, 9:06 PM

Florida man loses arm in attack from 10-foot alligator

A trip to the bathroom left a Florida man without an arm on Saturday night.
May 23, 2023, 9:06 PM
Man loses arm in attack by 10-foot alligator
May 23, 2023, 7:38 PM

Alligator bites off Florida man's arm

Jordan Rivera, 23, lost his arm to an alligator early Sunday morning after falling in a pond.
May 23, 2023, 7:38 PM
Alligator bites off Florida man's arm
May 23, 2023, 7:18 PM

Hundreds of new species discovered in previously inaccessible part of world

Nearly 4,000 species have been discovered in the greater Mekong region since 1997, according to the World Wildlife Fund.
May 23, 2023, 7:18 PM
Hundreds of new species discovered in previously inaccessible part of world
May 23, 2023, 6:13 PM

Hundreds of new species discovered in this remote part of the world, researcher say

Researchers have discovered hundreds of new species in remote parts of the world previously inaccessible to humans, according to the World Wildlife Fund.
May 23, 2023, 6:13 PM
Hundreds of new species discovered in this part of the world
May 23, 2023, 5:37 PM

Good Samaritan helping ducks cross busy street killed by teenage driver: Police

A good Samaritan who stopped his car to help a family of ducks cross a road in California was struck and killed by a teenage driver, police say.
May 23, 2023, 5:37 PM
Good Samaritan helping ducks cross busy street killed by teenage driver: Police
May 23, 2023, 2:12 AM

Curious orangutan examines baby at Louisville Zoo

This orangutan at the Louisville Zoo in Kentucky wanted a closer look at one of its visitors, a 3-month-old human baby.
May 23, 2023, 2:12 AM
Curious orangutan examines baby at Louisville Zoo
May 21, 2023, 3:02 PM

Animal rights activists protest octopus farm plans in Spain

Animal rights activists have gathered in Madrid to protest plans for the construction of a large-scale octopus farm
May 21, 2023, 3:02 PM
May 20, 2023, 3:53 PM

Celebrating National Geographic photographer's mission to document animals

Joel Sartore has photographed 14,000 species of wildlife living in zoos and sanctuaries.
May 20, 2023, 3:53 PM
Celebrating National Geographic photographer's mission to document animals
May 18, 2023, 7:56 PM

I got bitten by a tick. What's my risk of getting sick?

Although tickborne diseases have been on the rise across the U.S., researchers said common infections aren't transmitted quickly.
May 18, 2023, 7:56 PM
When to call a doctor if you've been bitten by a tick
May 18, 2023, 3:09 PM

New dinosaur, a species of spinosaurid, discovered in Spain, researchers say

Fossil fragments found in Spain are pointing to a new species of dinosaur, researchers say.
May 18, 2023, 3:09 PM
New species of dinosaur discovered in Spain
May 18, 2023, 12:27 PM

India’s top court allows bull-taming sport to continue despite criticism from animal rights groups

India’s top court has ruled to allow the continuation of the bull-taming sport of jallikattu, which is celebrated as cultural heritage in the southern state of Tamil Nadu but criticized by animals rights groups
May 18, 2023, 12:27 PM
May 17, 2023, 1:02 AM

Child dead, 23 people missing after hippopotamus capsizes canoe on river in Malawi

Authorities in southern Malawi say a 1-year-old child died and 23 people are missing and feared dead after a hippopotamus charged into and capsized a canoe
May 17, 2023, 1:02 AM
May 16, 2023, 10:16 PM

A rare, endangered seal named Yulia basks on Tel Aviv beach

An unexpected visitor is turning heads in Tel Aviv.
May 16, 2023, 10:16 PM
A rare, endangered seal named Yulia basks on Tel Aviv beach
May 16, 2023, 6:59 PM

Woman helps family of ducks walk down the street

This woman directed a family of ducks away from cars as she walked them down a Paris street.
May 16, 2023, 6:59 PM
Woman helps family of ducks walk down the street
May 16, 2023, 4:51 AM

Adorable little dog helps deliver mail

Fuzzybear the dog helps the mailman deliver mail to his owners.
May 16, 2023, 4:51 AM
Adorable little dog helps deliver mail
May 15, 2023, 11:27 PM

Prize surprise: Sleepy cat emerges from claw machine

A man in Brazil got a big surprise when a gas station claw machine dispensed a sleepy kitty from the prize door.
May 15, 2023, 11:27 PM
Prize surprise: Sleepy cat emerges from claw machine
May 15, 2023, 6:54 PM

This adorable baby tortoise is stealing hearts on social media

We can’t get enough of baby Fig.
May 15, 2023, 6:54 PM
This adorable baby tortoise is stealing hearts on social media
May 15, 2023, 2:17 PM

World's oldest dog celebrates 31st birthday, according to Guinness World Records

Guinness World Records says the world’s oldest dog recently celebrated his 31st birthday
May 15, 2023, 2:17 PM
World's oldest dog, according to Guinness, celebrates 31st birthday
May 15, 2023, 1:18 PM

ABC News crew helps rescue trapped dog in tornado-ravaged Texas town

As Laguna Heights, Texas, was picking up the pieces Sunday from a tornado that touched down Saturday, an ABC News crew rescued a dog trapped underneath a damaged home.
May 15, 2023, 1:18 PM
ABC News crew helps rescue trapped dog in tornado-ravaged town
May 12, 2023, 8:32 PM

'Chonkosaurus,' plump Chicago snapping turtle captured on video, goes viral

Footage of a plump snapping turtle relaxing along a Chicago waterway has gone viral after the man who filmed the well-fed reptile marveled at its size and nicknamed it “Chonkosaurus.”
May 12, 2023, 8:32 PM
Video of plump Chicago snapping turtle, dubbed `Chonkosaurus,' goes viral
May 12, 2023, 7:47 PM

Tiny bats provide 'glimmer of hope' against a fungus that threatened entire species

Scientists studying bat species that have been hit hard by the fungus that causes white nose syndrome say there is a glimmer of good news against the disease that has killed millions of bats across North America
May 12, 2023, 7:47 PM
May 12, 2023, 5:30 PM

Herd of cows assisting in arrest is ‘pretty cool,’ police say

A herd of cows helped a North Carolina police department track down a suspect who had fled from officers during a traffic stop on Tuesday.
May 12, 2023, 5:30 PM
Herd of cows assisting in arrest is ‘pretty cool,’ police say