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Dec 17, 2024, 3:38 AM

A zoo elephant dies in Indonesia after being swept away in a river
An elephant that lived at the zoo on Indonesia's tourist island of Bali has been found dead after being swept away by a strong river current

Dec 17, 2024, 3:38 AM

Dec 15, 2024, 12:10 AM

Argo the dog, a TSA calendar star, protects air travelers by sniffing out explosives
A 9-year-old black Labrador retriever named Argo is gearing up for a busy holiday travel season

Dec 15, 2024, 12:10 AM

Dec 14, 2024, 3:14 PM

Police search for whoever discarded an emaciated bulldog inside a trash bag in Iowa
The dog was unable to walk because the bag was secured with tape.

Dec 14, 2024, 3:14 PM

Dec 13, 2024, 12:26 PM

Feds propose protection for giant salamanders devastated by Hurricane Helene
A giant salamander that evolved on the supercontinent Pangaea and outlived the dinosaurs has been proposed for federal protection by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Dec 13, 2024, 12:26 PM

Dec 13, 2024, 2:43 AM

New Zealand scientists suspect specimen of world's rarest whale died from head injuries
Scientists suspect the first complete specimen ever recorded of the world’s rarest whale died from head injuries

Dec 13, 2024, 2:43 AM

Dec 12, 2024, 7:37 AM

Fresh fin whale meat is auctioned for the first time in decades in Japan
Meat from fin whales caught for the first time in nearly 50 years off Japan’s northern coast has fetched up to more than $1,300 per kilogram at auction, as officials try to keep the struggling industry alive

Dec 12, 2024, 7:37 AM

Dec 10, 2024, 2:30 AM

Greyhound racing is increasingly rare worldwide. New Zealand now plans to outlaw the practice
New Zealand's racing minister says the country will outlaw greyhound racing, citing the injury rates for racing dogs

Dec 10, 2024, 2:30 AM

Dec 9, 2024, 3:22 PM

Rescuers rush to save geese and ducks soaked in oil due to spill in Boston river
The oil leak appears to be from a storm drain under a nearby condo complex.

Dec 9, 2024, 3:22 PM

Dec 8, 2024, 4:57 AM

An elephant dies of apparent heart failure in Pakistan weeks after family reunion
An elephant has died of apparent heart failure at a Pakistani safari park, less than two weeks after being reunited with her sister

Dec 8, 2024, 4:57 AM

Dec 6, 2024, 3:35 PM

Several drugs, including fentanyl, found in bottlenose dolphins in Gulf of Mexico, scientists say
Scientists have detected fentanyl and other drugs in dozens of dolphins from the Gulf of Mexico, which could have large implications on the overall health of the oceans.

Dec 6, 2024, 3:35 PM

Dec 5, 2024, 11:36 PM

World's oldest-known wild bird lays an egg in Hawaii at age 74
The oldest-known wild bird in the world has laid an egg at the ripe age of 74, her first in four years

Dec 5, 2024, 11:36 PM

Dec 5, 2024, 3:40 AM

Man severely injured protecting wife from early morning polar bear ambush
A man has sustained serious injuries after leaping to the rescue of his wife who was ambushed by a polar bear in an early morning attack, police said.

Dec 5, 2024, 3:40 AM

Dec 4, 2024, 4:52 PM

How climate change is impacting this iconic Florida bird species
Global warming in impacting a one-of-a-kind bird species in Florida in a way that is surprising ornithologists, a study found.

Dec 4, 2024, 4:52 PM

Dec 3, 2024, 7:26 PM

California teacher dies after she was bitten by a bat inside a classroom
A central California teacher died last month after she was bitten by a bat inside her classroom that presumably had rabies

Dec 3, 2024, 7:26 PM

Dec 3, 2024, 10:03 AM

European nations vote to lower protections for wolves after farmers push to allow culls
European nations have approved plans to scale back the protection for wolves in a victory for farmers over environmentalists that has caught the political limelight in the European Union

Dec 3, 2024, 10:03 AM

Nov 25, 2024, 11:33 AM

Biden pardons 'Peach' and 'Blossom' in White House Thanksgiving turkey tradition
Peach and Blossom are the two lucky turkeys from Minnesota who are escaping a fowl fate as part of a White House tradition.

Nov 25, 2024, 11:33 AM

Nov 22, 2024, 4:27 PM

5 bear cubs released back into the wild in Colorado after rehabilitation
The cubs spent the summer at Frisco Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.

Nov 22, 2024, 4:27 PM

Nov 21, 2024, 6:26 PM

Giraffes need endangered species protection for the first time, US officials say
Populations of subspecies of northern giraffes have declined approximately 77% since 1985, from 25,653 to 5,919 individuals.

Nov 21, 2024, 6:26 PM

Nov 19, 2024, 5:15 AM

Escaped primates open can of worms for South Carolina's Alpha Genesis research lab
Since the escape of 43 primates on Nov. 6 from the Alpha Genesis research laboratory in South Carolina, the facility has come under scrutiny

Nov 19, 2024, 5:15 AM

Nov 18, 2024, 7:08 PM

39 escaped monkeys captured in South Carolina, 4 remain on the loose
All but four of the rhesus macaque monkeys who escaped from a South Carolina lab have been recovered as of Monday.

Nov 18, 2024, 7:08 PM

Nov 15, 2024, 2:06 PM

Well-preserved remains of saber-toothed kitten found frozen in Russian tundra, researchers say
Scientists have discovered a pristine fossil of a mummified saber-toothed kitten that had been frozen in the Russian tundra for about 37,000 years.

Nov 15, 2024, 2:06 PM

Nov 14, 2024, 6:50 AM

Baby red panda dies due to 'stress caused by fireworks,' renewing calls to ban their public sale
A baby red panda has died due to “stress caused by fireworks” after choking on her own vomit just five days after her mother died, according to an animal rights group.

Nov 14, 2024, 6:50 AM

Nov 8, 2024, 1:00 PM

43 primates on the loose in South Carolina town after escaping from research lab
Forty-three primates remain on the loose Friday after escaping from a research center in a South Carolina town.

Nov 8, 2024, 1:00 PM

Oct 31, 2024, 2:05 PM

SeaQuest, aquarium chain facing allegations of animal abuse, closes Fort Worth location
SeaQuest, the embattled aquarium chain that has been facing allegations of animal abuse and human injury over the past year, has closed its location in Fort Worth, Texas.

Oct 31, 2024, 2:05 PM

Oct 25, 2024, 4:23 PM

Florida biologists prove invasive Burmese pythons are swallowing deer, alligators whole
The scale at which the Burmese python is able to decimate the native wildlife population in South Florida is continuing to astonish biologists.

Oct 25, 2024, 4:23 PM

Oct 25, 2024, 12:42 PM

National Zoo shares new video of giant pandas from China in their new home
The two pandas arrived in Washington, D.C., from China on Oct. 15.

Oct 25, 2024, 12:42 PM

Oct 24, 2024, 5:30 PM

Dwarf sperm whale washed ashore in Florida with a plastic bag in its stomach
A necropsy on the whale found a large plastic bag in its main stomach with associated ulcers, officials said.

Oct 24, 2024, 5:30 PM

Oct 24, 2024, 5:03 AM

Famed grizzly bear killed after being struck by vehicle in national park as her cub is still missing
A beloved grizzly bear has been struck and killed by a vehicle in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, officials said.

Oct 24, 2024, 5:03 AM

Oct 17, 2024, 5:12 PM

Incident reported as a possible bear attack was actually vicious murder, investigators say
Investigators are asking for help solving a "vicious" murder in a remote camping in Montana that was so brutal a 911 caller had reported it as a possible bear attack.

Oct 17, 2024, 5:12 PM

Oct 17, 2024, 3:07 AM

Police hunt for man who abandoned 7 newborn puppies in box outside police station
Police are looking for a man who they say abandoned seven newborn puppies in a milk crate outside of a police station in Pennsylvania, authorities say.

Oct 17, 2024, 3:07 AM

Oct 15, 2024, 3:46 PM

National Zoo closes to welcome 2 giant pandas from China
Zookeepers welcomed two giant pandas to their new home in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday.

Oct 15, 2024, 3:46 PM

Oct 15, 2024, 5:40 PM

Man arrested for animal cruelty after dog found tied to post in floodwaters ahead of Hurricane Milton
The dog was found up to its chest in flood waters off Interstate 75 in Tampa on Oct. 9, as many residents were evacuating due to Milton.

Oct 15, 2024, 5:40 PM

Oct 15, 2024, 11:00 AM

Giant tubeworms part of thriving ecosystem found under the seafloor in the Pacific
A thriving ecosystem has been uncovered in the depths of the Pacific Ocean.

Oct 15, 2024, 11:00 AM

Oct 14, 2024, 4:10 PM

Black bear hunting season begins in New Jersey
Bear hunting season has begun in New Jersey -- a controversial measure aimed to curb the population of nuisance black bears interacting with humans.

Oct 14, 2024, 4:10 PM

Oct 10, 2024, 4:58 PM

160 dogs rescued from Florida shelter ahead of Hurricane Milton’s landfall
A dog shelter in Florida had 160 dogs who needed foster homes ahead of Hurricane Milton. Then, the community came together.

Oct 10, 2024, 4:58 PM

Oct 7, 2024, 1:45 PM

Investigation into roadside zoos finds risks to guests and animals at some facilities
The world of roadside zoos might be inciting to those looking to meet some wild animals, but advocates warn of dangers at such facilities.

Oct 7, 2024, 1:45 PM

Oct 10, 2024, 12:25 PM

Wildlife populations decline by 73% in 50 years: Study
The World Wildlife Fund warns that the next five years are "crucial for the future of life on Earth."

Oct 10, 2024, 12:25 PM

Oct 10, 2024, 3:14 AM

Police hunt suspect who shot and killed 2-year-old sea lion lying on California beach
Federal officials are hunting for a suspect who they say shot and killed a 2-year-old sea lion while it was lying on a California beach, authorities said.

Oct 10, 2024, 3:14 AM

Oct 8, 2024, 5:31 PM

How Tampa's zoo and aquarium are preparing for Hurricane Milton's arrival
As Hurricane Milton rapidly approaches Tampa Bay, Florida, staff members at the city's zoo and aquarium are working to keep animals safe.

Oct 8, 2024, 5:31 PM

Oct 7, 2024, 7:59 PM

74-year-old man fights off bear who entered his Colorado home with 3 cubs
A man survived the first bear vs. human attack reported in Colorado this year when he fought off a black bear who broke into his home with her three cubs.

Oct 7, 2024, 7:59 PM

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A zoo elephant dies in Indonesia after being swept away in a river An elephant that lived at the zoo on Indonesia's tourist island of Bali has been found dead after being swept away by a strong river current Dec 17, 2024, 3:38 AM

Argo the dog, a TSA calendar star, protects air travelers by sniffing out explosives A 9-year-old black Labrador retriever named Argo is gearing up for a busy holiday travel season Dec 15, 2024, 12:10 AM

Police search for whoever discarded an emaciated bulldog inside a trash bag in Iowa The dog was unable to walk because the bag was secured with tape. Dec 14, 2024, 3:14 PM

Feds propose protection for giant salamanders devastated by Hurricane Helene A giant salamander that evolved on the supercontinent Pangaea and outlived the dinosaurs has been proposed for federal protection by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Dec 13, 2024, 12:26 PM

New Zealand scientists suspect specimen of world's rarest whale died from head injuries Scientists suspect the first complete specimen ever recorded of the world’s rarest whale died from head injuries Dec 13, 2024, 2:43 AM

Greyhound racing is increasingly rare worldwide. New Zealand now plans to outlaw the practice New Zealand's racing minister says the country will outlaw greyhound racing, citing the injury rates for racing dogs Dec 10, 2024, 2:30 AM

Rescuers rush to save geese and ducks soaked in oil due to spill in Boston river The oil leak appears to be from a storm drain under a nearby condo complex. Dec 9, 2024, 3:22 PM

An elephant dies of apparent heart failure in Pakistan weeks after family reunion An elephant has died of apparent heart failure at a Pakistani safari park, less than two weeks after being reunited with her sister Dec 8, 2024, 4:57 AM

Several drugs, including fentanyl, found in bottlenose dolphins in Gulf of Mexico, scientists say Scientists have detected fentanyl and other drugs in dozens of dolphins from the Gulf of Mexico, which could have large implications on the overall health of the oceans. Dec 6, 2024, 3:35 PM

World's oldest-known wild bird lays an egg in Hawaii at age 74 The oldest-known wild bird in the world has laid an egg at the ripe age of 74, her first in four years Dec 5, 2024, 11:36 PM

Man severely injured protecting wife from early morning polar bear ambush A man has sustained serious injuries after leaping to the rescue of his wife who was ambushed by a polar bear in an early morning attack, police said. Dec 5, 2024, 3:40 AM

How climate change is impacting this iconic Florida bird species Global warming in impacting a one-of-a-kind bird species in Florida in a way that is surprising ornithologists, a study found. Dec 4, 2024, 4:52 PM

California teacher dies after she was bitten by a bat inside a classroom A central California teacher died last month after she was bitten by a bat inside her classroom that presumably had rabies Dec 3, 2024, 7:26 PM

European nations vote to lower protections for wolves after farmers push to allow culls European nations have approved plans to scale back the protection for wolves in a victory for farmers over environmentalists that has caught the political limelight in the European Union Dec 3, 2024, 10:03 AM

Biden pardons 'Peach' and 'Blossom' in White House Thanksgiving turkey tradition Peach and Blossom are the two lucky turkeys from Minnesota who are escaping a fowl fate as part of a White House tradition. Nov 25, 2024, 11:33 AM

5 bear cubs released back into the wild in Colorado after rehabilitation The cubs spent the summer at Frisco Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Nov 22, 2024, 4:27 PM

Giraffes need endangered species protection for the first time, US officials say Populations of subspecies of northern giraffes have declined approximately 77% since 1985, from 25,653 to 5,919 individuals. Nov 21, 2024, 6:26 PM

Escaped primates open can of worms for South Carolina's Alpha Genesis research lab Since the escape of 43 primates on Nov. 6 from the Alpha Genesis research laboratory in South Carolina, the facility has come under scrutiny Nov 19, 2024, 5:15 AM

39 escaped monkeys captured in South Carolina, 4 remain on the loose All but four of the rhesus macaque monkeys who escaped from a South Carolina lab have been recovered as of Monday. Nov 18, 2024, 7:08 PM

Well-preserved remains of saber-toothed kitten found frozen in Russian tundra, researchers say Scientists have discovered a pristine fossil of a mummified saber-toothed kitten that had been frozen in the Russian tundra for about 37,000 years. Nov 15, 2024, 2:06 PM

Baby red panda dies due to 'stress caused by fireworks,' renewing calls to ban their public sale A baby red panda has died due to “stress caused by fireworks” after choking on her own vomit just five days after her mother died, according to an animal rights group. Nov 14, 2024, 6:50 AM

43 primates on the loose in South Carolina town after escaping from research lab Forty-three primates remain on the loose Friday after escaping from a research center in a South Carolina town. Nov 8, 2024, 1:00 PM

SeaQuest, aquarium chain facing allegations of animal abuse, closes Fort Worth location SeaQuest, the embattled aquarium chain that has been facing allegations of animal abuse and human injury over the past year, has closed its location in Fort Worth, Texas. Oct 31, 2024, 2:05 PM

Florida biologists prove invasive Burmese pythons are swallowing deer, alligators whole The scale at which the Burmese python is able to decimate the native wildlife population in South Florida is continuing to astonish biologists. Oct 25, 2024, 4:23 PM

National Zoo shares new video of giant pandas from China in their new home The two pandas arrived in Washington, D.C., from China on Oct. 15. Oct 25, 2024, 12:42 PM

Dwarf sperm whale washed ashore in Florida with a plastic bag in its stomach A necropsy on the whale found a large plastic bag in its main stomach with associated ulcers, officials said. Oct 24, 2024, 5:30 PM

Famed grizzly bear killed after being struck by vehicle in national park as her cub is still missing A beloved grizzly bear has been struck and killed by a vehicle in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, officials said. Oct 24, 2024, 5:03 AM

Incident reported as a possible bear attack was actually vicious murder, investigators say Investigators are asking for help solving a "vicious" murder in a remote camping in Montana that was so brutal a 911 caller had reported it as a possible bear attack. Oct 17, 2024, 5:12 PM

Police hunt for man who abandoned 7 newborn puppies in box outside police station Police are looking for a man who they say abandoned seven newborn puppies in a milk crate outside of a police station in Pennsylvania, authorities say. Oct 17, 2024, 3:07 AM

National Zoo closes to welcome 2 giant pandas from China Zookeepers welcomed two giant pandas to their new home in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Oct 15, 2024, 3:46 PM

Man arrested for animal cruelty after dog found tied to post in floodwaters ahead of Hurricane Milton The dog was found up to its chest in flood waters off Interstate 75 in Tampa on Oct. 9, as many residents were evacuating due to Milton. Oct 15, 2024, 5:40 PM

Giant tubeworms part of thriving ecosystem found under the seafloor in the Pacific A thriving ecosystem has been uncovered in the depths of the Pacific Ocean. Oct 15, 2024, 11:00 AM

Black bear hunting season begins in New Jersey Bear hunting season has begun in New Jersey -- a controversial measure aimed to curb the population of nuisance black bears interacting with humans. Oct 14, 2024, 4:10 PM

160 dogs rescued from Florida shelter ahead of Hurricane Milton’s landfall A dog shelter in Florida had 160 dogs who needed foster homes ahead of Hurricane Milton. Then, the community came together. Oct 10, 2024, 4:58 PM

Investigation into roadside zoos finds risks to guests and animals at some facilities The world of roadside zoos might be inciting to those looking to meet some wild animals, but advocates warn of dangers at such facilities. Oct 7, 2024, 1:45 PM

Wildlife populations decline by 73% in 50 years: Study The World Wildlife Fund warns that the next five years are "crucial for the future of life on Earth." Oct 10, 2024, 12:25 PM

Police hunt suspect who shot and killed 2-year-old sea lion lying on California beach Federal officials are hunting for a suspect who they say shot and killed a 2-year-old sea lion while it was lying on a California beach, authorities said. Oct 10, 2024, 3:14 AM

How Tampa's zoo and aquarium are preparing for Hurricane Milton's arrival As Hurricane Milton rapidly approaches Tampa Bay, Florida, staff members at the city's zoo and aquarium are working to keep animals safe. Oct 8, 2024, 5:31 PM

74-year-old man fights off bear who entered his Colorado home with 3 cubs A man survived the first bear vs. human attack reported in Colorado this year when he fought off a black bear who broke into his home with her three cubs. Oct 7, 2024, 7:59 PM

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A zoo elephant dies in Indonesia after being swept away in a river
An elephant that lived at the zoo on Indonesia's tourist island of Bali has been found dead after being swept away by a strong river current

Dec 17, 2024, 3:38 AM

Argo the dog, a TSA calendar star, protects air travelers by sniffing out explosives
A 9-year-old black Labrador retriever named Argo is gearing up for a busy holiday travel season

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Police search for whoever discarded an emaciated bulldog inside a trash bag in Iowa
The dog was unable to walk because the bag was secured with tape.

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Feds propose protection for giant salamanders devastated by Hurricane Helene
A giant salamander that evolved on the supercontinent Pangaea and outlived the dinosaurs has been proposed for federal protection by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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New Zealand scientists suspect specimen of world's rarest whale died from head injuries
Scientists suspect the first complete specimen ever recorded of the world’s rarest whale died from head injuries

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Greyhound racing is increasingly rare worldwide. New Zealand now plans to outlaw the practice
New Zealand's racing minister says the country will outlaw greyhound racing, citing the injury rates for racing dogs

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Rescuers rush to save geese and ducks soaked in oil due to spill in Boston river
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Several drugs, including fentanyl, found in bottlenose dolphins in Gulf of Mexico, scientists say
Scientists have detected fentanyl and other drugs in dozens of dolphins from the Gulf of Mexico, which could have large implications on the overall health of the oceans.

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World's oldest-known wild bird lays an egg in Hawaii at age 74
The oldest-known wild bird in the world has laid an egg at the ripe age of 74, her first in four years

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Man severely injured protecting wife from early morning polar bear ambush
A man has sustained serious injuries after leaping to the rescue of his wife who was ambushed by a polar bear in an early morning attack, police said.

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How climate change is impacting this iconic Florida bird species
Global warming in impacting a one-of-a-kind bird species in Florida in a way that is surprising ornithologists, a study found.

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California teacher dies after she was bitten by a bat inside a classroom
A central California teacher died last month after she was bitten by a bat inside her classroom that presumably had rabies

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European nations vote to lower protections for wolves after farmers push to allow culls
European nations have approved plans to scale back the protection for wolves in a victory for farmers over environmentalists that has caught the political limelight in the European Union

Dec 3, 2024, 10:03 AM

Biden pardons 'Peach' and 'Blossom' in White House Thanksgiving turkey tradition
Peach and Blossom are the two lucky turkeys from Minnesota who are escaping a fowl fate as part of a White House tradition.

Nov 25, 2024, 11:33 AM

5 bear cubs released back into the wild in Colorado after rehabilitation
The cubs spent the summer at Frisco Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.

Nov 22, 2024, 4:27 PM

Giraffes need endangered species protection for the first time, US officials say
Populations of subspecies of northern giraffes have declined approximately 77% since 1985, from 25,653 to 5,919 individuals.

Nov 21, 2024, 6:26 PM

Escaped primates open can of worms for South Carolina's Alpha Genesis research lab
Since the escape of 43 primates on Nov. 6 from the Alpha Genesis research laboratory in South Carolina, the facility has come under scrutiny

Nov 19, 2024, 5:15 AM

39 escaped monkeys captured in South Carolina, 4 remain on the loose
All but four of the rhesus macaque monkeys who escaped from a South Carolina lab have been recovered as of Monday.

Nov 18, 2024, 7:08 PM

Well-preserved remains of saber-toothed kitten found frozen in Russian tundra, researchers say
Scientists have discovered a pristine fossil of a mummified saber-toothed kitten that had been frozen in the Russian tundra for about 37,000 years.

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Baby red panda dies due to 'stress caused by fireworks,' renewing calls to ban their public sale
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43 primates on the loose in South Carolina town after escaping from research lab
Forty-three primates remain on the loose Friday after escaping from a research center in a South Carolina town.

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SeaQuest, aquarium chain facing allegations of animal abuse, closes Fort Worth location
SeaQuest, the embattled aquarium chain that has been facing allegations of animal abuse and human injury over the past year, has closed its location in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Florida biologists prove invasive Burmese pythons are swallowing deer, alligators whole
The scale at which the Burmese python is able to decimate the native wildlife population in South Florida is continuing to astonish biologists.

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National Zoo shares new video of giant pandas from China in their new home
The two pandas arrived in Washington, D.C., from China on Oct. 15.

Oct 25, 2024, 12:42 PM

Dwarf sperm whale washed ashore in Florida with a plastic bag in its stomach
A necropsy on the whale found a large plastic bag in its main stomach with associated ulcers, officials said.

Oct 24, 2024, 5:30 PM

Famed grizzly bear killed after being struck by vehicle in national park as her cub is still missing
A beloved grizzly bear has been struck and killed by a vehicle in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, officials said.

Oct 24, 2024, 5:03 AM

Incident reported as a possible bear attack was actually vicious murder, investigators say
Investigators are asking for help solving a "vicious" murder in a remote camping in Montana that was so brutal a 911 caller had reported it as a possible bear attack.

Oct 17, 2024, 5:12 PM

Police hunt for man who abandoned 7 newborn puppies in box outside police station
Police are looking for a man who they say abandoned seven newborn puppies in a milk crate outside of a police station in Pennsylvania, authorities say.

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National Zoo closes to welcome 2 giant pandas from China
Zookeepers welcomed two giant pandas to their new home in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday.

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Man arrested for animal cruelty after dog found tied to post in floodwaters ahead of Hurricane Milton
The dog was found up to its chest in flood waters off Interstate 75 in Tampa on Oct. 9, as many residents were evacuating due to Milton.

Oct 15, 2024, 5:40 PM

Giant tubeworms part of thriving ecosystem found under the seafloor in the Pacific
A thriving ecosystem has been uncovered in the depths of the Pacific Ocean.

Oct 15, 2024, 11:00 AM

Black bear hunting season begins in New Jersey
Bear hunting season has begun in New Jersey -- a controversial measure aimed to curb the population of nuisance black bears interacting with humans.

Oct 14, 2024, 4:10 PM

160 dogs rescued from Florida shelter ahead of Hurricane Milton’s landfall
A dog shelter in Florida had 160 dogs who needed foster homes ahead of Hurricane Milton. Then, the community came together.

Oct 10, 2024, 4:58 PM

Investigation into roadside zoos finds risks to guests and animals at some facilities
The world of roadside zoos might be inciting to those looking to meet some wild animals, but advocates warn of dangers at such facilities.

Oct 7, 2024, 1:45 PM

Wildlife populations decline by 73% in 50 years: Study
The World Wildlife Fund warns that the next five years are "crucial for the future of life on Earth."

Oct 10, 2024, 12:25 PM

Police hunt suspect who shot and killed 2-year-old sea lion lying on California beach
Federal officials are hunting for a suspect who they say shot and killed a 2-year-old sea lion while it was lying on a California beach, authorities said.

Oct 10, 2024, 3:14 AM

How Tampa's zoo and aquarium are preparing for Hurricane Milton's arrival
As Hurricane Milton rapidly approaches Tampa Bay, Florida, staff members at the city's zoo and aquarium are working to keep animals safe.

Oct 8, 2024, 5:31 PM

74-year-old man fights off bear who entered his Colorado home with 3 cubs
A man survived the first bear vs. human attack reported in Colorado this year when he fought off a black bear who broke into his home with her three cubs.

Oct 7, 2024, 7:59 PM