Man killed by lion after entering enclosure at zoo: 'The animal attacked'
A zoo guest who decided to climb a wall to enter a lion enclosure to apparently take a selfie was mauled to death by the animal Thursday, according to reports.
New walrus species named after teen who discovered 5 million-year-old fossil
Forrest Sheperd, who was 13 at the time, made the discovery while fossil hunting on the beaches near Santa Cruz in 2011.
VIDEO: Mesmerizing Florida manatee does twirls for diver
A Florida manatee put on a beautiful show for a lucky diver who caught the whole interaction on video.
Chernobyl’s mutant wolves developing resistance to cancer, study says
Wolves in Chernobyl’s radiation zone appear to have developed a resistance to cancer after being exposed to high levels of radiation in the wake of the nuclear disaster 35 years ago, according to a new study.
Stingray pregnancy shocks aquarium, shark lab in NC: 'We have no male'
A stingray's pregnancy could be a miraculous birth: The aquarium and shark lab where she lives has no male stingrays.
Here are the top 10 deadliest national parks, according to research
The serene landscapes of our national parks feature a plethora of mountainous landscapes, pristine beaches and lush forests, but there are some deadly risks associated with visiting. Outdoor clothing brand KÜHL looked at different criteria and came up with a list of the top 10 deadliest national parks.
Another whale found dead at Assateague Island; offshore wind projects causing concern
Maryland state officials discovered a deceased whale off the state's Atlantic coast last week, marking the second beached whale carcass discovered in the area in three weeks.
VIDEO: Kodiak bear cubs found on Florida road, take deputy by surprise
A Florida deputy was in for quite a surprise when she got an unsuspecting early morning emergency call.
First-ever successful IVF pregnancy in rhinos could save species from extinction
There are only two northern white rhinos left in the world and this recent scientific development could save them from extinction.
Map: Here's where the double broods of cicadas will emerge in 2024
For the first time in 221 years, two different broods of cicadas will emerge simultaneously – and some states will be lucky enough to see both groups.
Brian Barczyk, reptile expert and YouTuber, dies of pancreatic cancer
Barczyk amassed a large following by creating videos that captured his enthusiasm for reptiles and other wildlife.
Maryland boy, 10, attacked by shark during 'shark tank' expedition at Bahamas resort: police
A 10-year-old boy from Maryland is lucky to be alive after he was attacked while inside a shark tank at a Bahamas resort.
2024 is the year of the double cicada emergence, a 'simultaneous explosion of bugs'
“If for 2024 you had the simultaneous explosion of green teenage bugs all across North America on your bingo card, you are in for a treat."
Seal playfully tugs at scuba diver's hat in cute moment caught on cam
Video shows Ben Burville up close and personal with two curious seals, one of which tugs at his scuba hat while the other holds his hand.
Florida man intentionally hit deer with SUV for a social media video, officials say
A Florida man was arrested for allegedly filming himself running over deer and posting the video to TikTok.
Watch: Moose deadpans to camera after getting pied in the face with snow
"He just stopped, turned and looked at us to say, ‘Please tell me you didn’t record that.’”
The Endangered Species Act turns 50: A reflection on its mixed legacy
The powerful law charged the federal government with saving every endangered plant and animal in America. It enjoyed nearly unanimous bipartisan support but soon became controversial.
Some coral species ‘remember’ how to survive ocean heat waves, study suggests
Researchers believe heat waves due to climate change will become more frequent, and understanding how some corals are able to survive is essential for future conservation efforts.
'You are the father!': Maury Povich declares paternity results for Denver Zoo orangutan
The former daytime talk show host pulled the purported DNA results for the 4-month-old female orangutan named Siska out of an envelope.
Study: Chimpanzees recognize photos of friends they haven't seen for decades
Researchers tested 26 apes from three locations: Scotland, Japan and Belgium.