American bald eagles build new home at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center
Alongside all the human innovations, the Kennedy Space Center has become known for its refuge for thousands of animals -- including America’s national bird.
Alongside all the human innovations, the Kennedy Space Center has become known for its refuge for thousands of animals -- including America’s national bird.
Wombat snuggles: Video shows adorable marsupial curled up with caregiver
Sharon Woodward may have the best job ever.
Sharon Woodward may have the best job ever.
Flaco the escaped Central Park Zoo owl can remain in the wilds of NYC
Central Park Zoo officials say they are dropping efforts to capture Flaco, a majestic Eurasian eagle-owl that escaped captivity two weeks ago.
Central Park Zoo officials say they are dropping efforts to capture Flaco, a majestic Eurasian eagle-owl that escaped captivity two weeks ago.
Firefighters pull elk struggling in frozen pond
The stunned animal took a moment to turn around and face his rescuers before running off.
The stunned animal took a moment to turn around and face his rescuers before running off.
'No end in sight': What to know as bird flu outbreak enters second year
The outbreak is already more widespread than the last major bird flu outbreak in 2015.
The outbreak is already more widespread than the last major bird flu outbreak in 2015.
Lonely tunes: Fewer humpback whales wail as population grows, study finds
A new study suggests those melancholy tunes sung by humpback whales may really be a sign of loneliness.
A new study suggests those melancholy tunes sung by humpback whales may really be a sign of loneliness.
Flaco, escaped owl from Central Park Zoo, still on the loose and hunting on his own
The zoo said a major worry at the beginning was whether Flaco would be able to hunt and eat, but "that is no longer a concern."
The zoo said a major worry at the beginning was whether Flaco would be able to hunt and eat, but "that is no longer a concern."
Yosemite's 'Firefall' returns in 2023: Here’s how you can catch a glimpse of the fire in the sky
Dropping more than 2,000 feet down the eastern side of El Capitan, Horsetail Fall is a seasonal waterfall that flows during the winter and spring months.
Dropping more than 2,000 feet down the eastern side of El Capitan, Horsetail Fall is a seasonal waterfall that flows during the winter and spring months.
Virginia fisherman reels in rare largemouth bass from river: 'Haven't seen anything like that'
"Golden largemouth bass are extremely rare, and most anglers have never seen them, let alone heard of them before," officials with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources said.
"Golden largemouth bass are extremely rare, and most anglers have never seen them, let alone heard of them before," officials with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources said.
Meet Bubbles: The first pygmy hippo born in Arizona serves important purpose
The Wildlife World Zoo in Arizona welcomed a new addition, and he’s an endangered one. A pygmy hippo gave birth to a healthy baby boy about a month ago, and on this Valentine’s Day, a pair of pygmy hippos are adjusting to being new parents.
The Wildlife World Zoo in Arizona welcomed a new addition, and he’s an endangered one. A pygmy hippo gave birth to a healthy baby boy about a month ago, and on this Valentine’s Day, a pair of pygmy hippos are adjusting to being new parents.
Biggest penguin in history was 'monster bird,' weighed over 300 pounds
A group of international researchers announced the discovery of what may have been the largest penguin ever to have lived.
A group of international researchers announced the discovery of what may have been the largest penguin ever to have lived.
See the stunning photos people voted for in Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards
The London Natural History Museum’s annual competition received nearly 39,000 entries this year.
The London Natural History Museum’s annual competition received nearly 39,000 entries this year.
Wild video shows squirrel fly into home as door opens for pizza delivery
A doorbell camera captured the chaos that ensued.
A doorbell camera captured the chaos that ensued.
Watch: Spectacular underwater footage captures orca 'orchestra' in icy Antarctica waters
The footage shows several orcas - also known as “killer whales" and a minke whale swimming in the icy waters of Antarctica.
The footage shows several orcas - also known as “killer whales" and a minke whale swimming in the icy waters of Antarctica.
Staggering number of animals, plants at risk of extinction in US, new report finds
Scientists are calling it "a mass extinction of species across the planet."
Scientists are calling it "a mass extinction of species across the planet."
Size restrictions for lobster catches could change to protect population
One of the most valuable seafood industries in the country could be changing.
One of the most valuable seafood industries in the country could be changing.
Memphis Zoo says giant panda Le Le has died
His cause of death has yet to be determined as a medical investigation is pending, the zoo said.
His cause of death has yet to be determined as a medical investigation is pending, the zoo said.
Watch: Venomous snake pops out of hole, surprising golfers
The venomous red-bellied black snake "stayed and watched a couple of groups come through" before seeing himself out.
The venomous red-bellied black snake "stayed and watched a couple of groups come through" before seeing himself out.
Rarely seen critter rescued from Utah chimney
A Utah conservation team worked with the homeowner to set traps in the home to catch a ringtail, an animal in the raccoon family, which was captured and safely released outdoors.
A Utah conservation team worked with the homeowner to set traps in the home to catch a ringtail, an animal in the raccoon family, which was captured and safely released outdoors.
Hawaii whale dies with stomach full of fishing nets, plastic bags
Over 35 million tons of plastic pollution is produced on Earth each year, and about a fourth of that ends up in the water, scientists say.
Over 35 million tons of plastic pollution is produced on Earth each year, and about a fourth of that ends up in the water, scientists say.