Giraffes could gain endangered species protections under US proposal
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed adding giraffes to the endangered species list.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed adding giraffes to the endangered species list.
New monster tarantula species is 'hairy giant among dwarves'
Biologists have discovered a new tarantula species in Cuba that is bigger and hairier than other spiders in its genus.
Biologists have discovered a new tarantula species in Cuba that is bigger and hairier than other spiders in its genus.
New Zealanders work together to save stranded whales
“This response demonstrates the deep connection we all share with our marine environment," Joel Lauterbach, a Department of Conservation spokesperson, said in a statement.
“This response demonstrates the deep connection we all share with our marine environment," Joel Lauterbach, a Department of Conservation spokesperson, said in a statement.
Snake found slithering inside Hawaii Christmas tree shipment
Shop workers unloading a supply of Christmas trees in Hawaii found an unexpected visitor hiding within the shipment.
Shop workers unloading a supply of Christmas trees in Hawaii found an unexpected visitor hiding within the shipment.
Man tries smuggling hundreds of tarantulas from Peru by strapping them to his body
The man who attempted to smuggle the animals was identified as a 28-year-old from Korea.
The man who attempted to smuggle the animals was identified as a 28-year-old from Korea.
'Doomsday fish,' rumored to bring bad omens, washes ashore in popular surf town
A SoCal woman was walking her dog along the beach when she discovered the
A SoCal woman was walking her dog along the beach when she discovered the
Dog chases mountain lion up a tree in Tustin
The mountain lion was tranquilized and removed from the tree and released at the Cleveland National Forest.
The mountain lion was tranquilized and removed from the tree and released at the Cleveland National Forest.
Wild, endangered parrots being shot in 'disturbing trend' across Southern California
At least 11 parrots have been killed or seriously wounded by BB or pellet guns in recent weeks in Southern California, according to Cleo Watts, founder of Cleo's Critter Care.
At least 11 parrots have been killed or seriously wounded by BB or pellet guns in recent weeks in Southern California, according to Cleo Watts, founder of Cleo's Critter Care.
Escaped monkeys update: More than half safely recovered, several still on the loose
Officials in South Carolina have recaptured over half of the 43 Rhesus macaques that escaped from the Alpha Genesis research facility in Yemassee last week.
Officials in South Carolina have recaptured over half of the 43 Rhesus macaques that escaped from the Alpha Genesis research facility in Yemassee last week.
Invasive species never seen before in North America found in California
An invasive species of freshwater mussel never-before-seen in the United States was found in California.
An invasive species of freshwater mussel never-before-seen in the United States was found in California.
Photos: Stunning colors of fall foliage at Mammoth Lakes
A month into autumn has brought out the vibrant colors seen at Mammoth Lakes. While some summits and canyons have peaked for the season, others are peaking now or near peak.
A month into autumn has brought out the vibrant colors seen at Mammoth Lakes. While some summits and canyons have peaked for the season, others are peaking now or near peak.
Famous Alaska volcano sees seismic unrest after more than 30-year slumber
Several small earthquakes have been detected around Mt. Spurr this past week, prompting the Alaska Volcano Observatory to raise the volcano's alert level to "yellow" from the base green.
Several small earthquakes have been detected around Mt. Spurr this past week, prompting the Alaska Volcano Observatory to raise the volcano's alert level to "yellow" from the base green.
10-year-old boy bitten by coyote in Irvine
Authorities are reminding the public that coyotes are native to Irvine and live throughout the city.
Authorities are reminding the public that coyotes are native to Irvine and live throughout the city.
'Red tide' covers parts of Southern California coast
The “red tide" has made its way to Southern California waters.
The “red tide" has made its way to Southern California waters.
Italian surfer dies in freak accident after swordfish impales her while surfing in Indonesia
36-year-old Giulia Manfrini was surfing in the waters of Masokut Island in the Mentawai Islands, just off the west coast of Sumatra, when she was stabbed by the bill of a swordfish.
36-year-old Giulia Manfrini was surfing in the waters of Masokut Island in the Mentawai Islands, just off the west coast of Sumatra, when she was stabbed by the bill of a swordfish.
Terrifying video shows coyote chasing little girl through backyard
“Dad, there’s a coyote," the child calmly says before jumping onto a table to escape from the animal chasing her.
“Dad, there’s a coyote," the child calmly says before jumping onto a table to escape from the animal chasing her.
Snake found in Dodgers dugout
A snake slithered through the Los Angeles Dodgers dugout during Game 2 of the National League Championship Series.
A snake slithered through the Los Angeles Dodgers dugout during Game 2 of the National League Championship Series.
Watch: Bear caught enjoying 'spa day' in California backyard pool
A video recorded in San Bernardino County captures a bear enjoying a "spa day" by taking a dip in a backyard pool.
A video recorded in San Bernardino County captures a bear enjoying a "spa day" by taking a dip in a backyard pool.
Caught on camera: Lightning bolt blasts bald eagle from tree
It's like something out of a movie: Video shows two birds perched on a dying cottonwood tree in Colorado. Suddenly, the nest explodes and both birds are knocked unconscious.
It's like something out of a movie: Video shows two birds perched on a dying cottonwood tree in Colorado. Suddenly, the nest explodes and both birds are knocked unconscious.
Fat Bear Week 2024: Grazer takes the crown after confronting her cub’s killer
In an emotional turn of events, Grazer won the 2024 Fat Bear Week contest, defeating Chunk, the bear that killed her cub earlier this summer. Fans from around the world cast over 40,000 votes in this Alaskan wildlife competition.
In an emotional turn of events, Grazer won the 2024 Fat Bear Week contest, defeating Chunk, the bear that killed her cub earlier this summer. Fans from around the world cast over 40,000 votes in this Alaskan wildlife competition.