Jonathan the tortoise celebrates 190th birthday, oldest living land animal
Jonathan the tortoise has outlived both World Wars. He is older than the first photograph and has lived through the administrations of 39 U.S. presidents.
Jonathan the tortoise has outlived both World Wars. He is older than the first photograph and has lived through the administrations of 39 U.S. presidents.
Check out these crazy deep sea creatures discovered by Australian researchers
“We have discovered an amazing number of potentially new species living in this remote marine park,” the institute’s chief scientist Dr. Tim O’Hara said.
“We have discovered an amazing number of potentially new species living in this remote marine park,” the institute’s chief scientist Dr. Tim O’Hara said.
Watch: Large shark leaps onto fishing boat: ‘It was crazy!’
Fortunately, the shark managed to wriggle itself free and no one on the boat was injured.
Fortunately, the shark managed to wriggle itself free and no one on the boat was injured.
California swimmer survives shark attack off Pacific coast
A 50-year-old woman is being treated for puncture and laceration wounds after a shark bit her leg at a Southern California beach.
A 50-year-old woman is being treated for puncture and laceration wounds after a shark bit her leg at a Southern California beach.
Video: Tiger sharks help lead researchers to ‘world’s largest’ seagrass meadow
Cameras strapped to the dorsal fins of tiger sharks in addition to human surveys helped researchers map out and measure the expansive seagrass bed.
Cameras strapped to the dorsal fins of tiger sharks in addition to human surveys helped researchers map out and measure the expansive seagrass bed.
National Park Service: Please refrain from licking this psychedelic toad
The Sonoran Desert toad, also known as the Colorado River toad, secretes toxins that can make people sick and even kill a full-grown dog, officials say.
The Sonoran Desert toad, also known as the Colorado River toad, secretes toxins that can make people sick and even kill a full-grown dog, officials say.
Dungeness crab die-off underway along US West Coast
Estimates put the Dungeness crab industry’s worth at around a quarter-billion dollars per year.
Estimates put the Dungeness crab industry’s worth at around a quarter-billion dollars per year.
Man faces charges after video shows dog harassing endangered seal on Hawaii beach
Officials say they are not releasing the man's identity due to past experiences with people receiving “multiple death threats” after being cited for seal harassment.
Officials say they are not releasing the man's identity due to past experiences with people receiving “multiple death threats” after being cited for seal harassment.
The Amazon's largest fish makes a comeback
Even in the most biodiverse rainforest of the world, the pirarucu stands out: It can weigh up to 440 pounds, by far the largest of 2,300 known fish species in the Amazon.
Even in the most biodiverse rainforest of the world, the pirarucu stands out: It can weigh up to 440 pounds, by far the largest of 2,300 known fish species in the Amazon.
Emperor penguins now listed as threatened species
Emperor penguins will now receive new protections under the Endangered Species Act after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says climate change is threatening to eradicate the species.
Emperor penguins will now receive new protections under the Endangered Species Act after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says climate change is threatening to eradicate the species.
Shark photobombs a shot by leaping into the air behind an unwitting surfer
Surfer Tyler Warren was catching some waves on the Southern California coast when Jordan Anast photographed the photobombing shark behind the surfer.
Surfer Tyler Warren was catching some waves on the Southern California coast when Jordan Anast photographed the photobombing shark behind the surfer.
Sheriff: Hunter accidentally shoots himself during grizzly bear attack
This is the second bear attack in Wyoming in a week.
This is the second bear attack in Wyoming in a week.
Watch what a polar bear has to do to move across ice sheets in the Arctic
Video shows the polar bear, the largest carnivore species on the planet, acting as playfully as man’s best friend.
Video shows the polar bear, the largest carnivore species on the planet, acting as playfully as man’s best friend.
Man walking his dog finds alligator roaming in rural Idaho
The man was out walking his dog in rural Idaho when he heard something rustling in the bushes.
The man was out walking his dog in rural Idaho when he heard something rustling in the bushes.
Video shows bison charging woman who got too close to herd at Texas state park
“He rammed my back, gored me and threw me into a mesquite bush where I laid for 50 minutes until help arrived," the woman said.
“He rammed my back, gored me and threw me into a mesquite bush where I laid for 50 minutes until help arrived," the woman said.
How to stop squirrels, other critters from eating your pumpkins
From cayenne pepper to owl decoys, here are some suggestions from experts on how to safely keep the squirrels at bay this Halloween.
From cayenne pepper to owl decoys, here are some suggestions from experts on how to safely keep the squirrels at bay this Halloween.
Wyoming college wrestlers injured during grizzly bear attack, left 'blood-soaked,' coach says
"Before you could even think or blink, there's a bear that came running out of the trees right in front of me," said one of the college wrestlers. "It was beating me up pretty good."
"Before you could even think or blink, there's a bear that came running out of the trees right in front of me," said one of the college wrestlers. "It was beating me up pretty good."
Video: Breaching whale nearly lands in fishing boat off New Jersey
A pair in a boat off the coast of New Jersey got quite a surprise when a whale breached and knocked against their boat. The close encounter was all caught on video.
A pair in a boat off the coast of New Jersey got quite a surprise when a whale breached and knocked against their boat. The close encounter was all caught on video.
477 whales die in 'heartbreaking' mass strandings on New Zealand islands
The pilot whale deaths come two weeks after about 200 pilot whales also died in Australia after stranding themselves on a remote Tasmanian beach.
The pilot whale deaths come two weeks after about 200 pilot whales also died in Australia after stranding themselves on a remote Tasmanian beach.
Fat Bear Week 2022 champion crowned, voter fraud rocked competition
After defeating Bear 901, this is 747's second time in the champion's circle.
After defeating Bear 901, this is 747's second time in the champion's circle.