Truck carrying research monkeys crashes in Mississippi — three still missing
Authorities in Mississippi say several monkeys were euthanized and three remain missing after a truck transporting the animals crashed on Interstate 59 in Jasper County.
Bears spotted roaming Encino neighborhood
A family of bears, including a large bear and three cubs, made their way through an Encino neighborhood.
Historic wildlife bridge nears completion in Agoura Hills
The bridge, spanning over 10 lanes of the 101 freeway, aims to provide a safe passage for wildlife, including mountain lions, across a heavily trafficked area.
Squirrel chase leaves husky stranded high up a tree
In a surprising rescue in northern Indiana, a husky named Aurora gave her family and neighbors quite a scare after she climbed high into a tree while chasing a squirrel.
Charging gorilla smashes enclosure glass at San Diego Zoo
The zoo says this type of behavior is common for male gorillas of this age.
Aerospace tech company's space vehicle delivers cargo anywhere on Earth in under an hour
Aerospace and defense technology company Inversion has unveiled a new space-based delivery vehicle, Arc, that the company says can deliver cargo anywhere on Earth in under an hour.
Python found at In-N-Out Burger in Southern California
The large snake is not up for adoption.
NASA has 36 projects you can help with right now
NASA is inviting the public to take part in 36 “citizen science” projects that let volunteers contribute to real scientific discoveries.
Shark bites swimmer attempting Catalina Channel crossing at night
The rare encounter happened early Tuesday near Doctor's Cove off Catalina Island.
Shark bites swimmer in San Pedro
A swimmer is recovering at the hospital after being bitten by a juvenile shark.
LA Zoo welcomes two new female Chimpanzees
The Los Angeles Zoo welcomed two new female chimpanzees, the first chimpanzees born at the zoo in 11 years.
Playa del Rey residents terrified as coyotes roam neighborhood
The construction of a new youth center near LAX has led to more sightings in and around residential areas, leaving dog owners and their dogs terrified.
Yellowstone National Park trail shut down after first bear attack in 4 years
Grizzly bears and black bears coexist in Yellowstone, according to the National Park Service, and it's unclear which one was involved in the attack.
Beloved Aquarium of the Pacific octopus spends last days caring for eggs, although they won't hatch
This last phase of an octopus’s life, known as senescence, is a natural process where the octopus ceases eating and dedicates its remaining energy to protecting and aerating her eggs.
Life on Mars: What we know after NASA's announcement
NASA scientists say a rock sample collected by the Perseverance rover in Jezero Crater may contain the strongest signs yet of ancient microbial life on Mars, though more analysis is needed before drawing firm conclusions.
Study reveals pre-CTE damage in brains of even young contact-sport athletes
An NIH-funded study of athletes under 51 found repeated head impacts can cause early neuron loss and brain inflammation years before CTE is detectable.
Tourists rescued after orcas attack 2 sailboats off Portuguese coast
First responders were able to locate and rescue the tourists and there were no injuries in the incident.
Florida woman fights off gator dragging leashed puppy into creek while on walk
A dog and its owner are recovering after an alligator dragged them into a creek in Pasco County.
Wild burro shot with arrow in Riverside County, animal rescue says 'serial archer' at large
This is the 6th free-roaming wild burro that has been shot with an arrow recently.
Rocks found by NASA's Mars rover offer strongest hints yet of past life
Rocks found on Mars may provide the strongest evidence yet of past life on the Red Planet, but more testing is needed to back up those findings.