Bald eagle tangled in tree branches rescued by linemen
When it says "other duties as assigned" in your job description, this is probably what your employer means, that is if you’re a lineman.
When it says "other duties as assigned" in your job description, this is probably what your employer means, that is if you’re a lineman.
Giant bug found at an Arkansas Walmart identified as a Jurassic-era insect
The giant lacewing was commonly found in eastern North America but mysteriously disappeared in the 1950s.
The giant lacewing was commonly found in eastern North America but mysteriously disappeared in the 1950s.
National Park Service says 'never push a slower friend down’ if bear attacks
Although bear attacks on people are rare, the National Park Service advises park visitors to stay calm, avoid surprising the animal, and travel in groups.
Although bear attacks on people are rare, the National Park Service advises park visitors to stay calm, avoid surprising the animal, and travel in groups.
Watch: Officer helps raccoon whose head gets stuck in jar
It happened during the officer's “midnight shift” in Oak Grove, Missouri, recently.
It happened during the officer's “midnight shift” in Oak Grove, Missouri, recently.
Flamingos form cliques within their flocks, new study finds
"On Wednesdays we wear pink," says a popular flamingo, likely.
"On Wednesdays we wear pink," says a popular flamingo, likely.
Bald eagle dies after ingesting poison, prompting calls for change from advocates
It's believed the eagle ate a rodent that had ingested a rodenticide poison.
It's believed the eagle ate a rodent that had ingested a rodenticide poison.
On this day in history, March 1, 1872, majestic Yellowstone becomes America's first national park
It was the first national park in the United States and, to most people around the world, the first known on the planet.
It was the first national park in the United States and, to most people around the world, the first known on the planet.
Bullfrogs for dinner? Utah wildlife officials want you to catch – and eat – this invasive species
“Target the big ones — they have the most meat,” Lee Kay, a grounds supervisor at Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, said.
“Target the big ones — they have the most meat,” Lee Kay, a grounds supervisor at Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, said.
St. Louis Zoo bear escapes from enclosure for second time in a month
This was Ben the bear's second escape this month.
This was Ben the bear's second escape this month.
Watch: Bald eagles, 'branch managers' work together to build nest
Team work makes the dream work during bald eagle nesting season.
Team work makes the dream work during bald eagle nesting season.
Watch: Lion, tiger react to snow in California
Bitterly cold temperatures in California have dropped snow levels as low as 1,000 to 1,500 feet.
Bitterly cold temperatures in California have dropped snow levels as low as 1,000 to 1,500 feet.
Eagle on Minnesota DNR's EagleCam covered in snow
The eagle that's the star of the Minnesota DNR's EagleCam is covered in snow Thursday as the long-duration winter storm winds down.
The eagle that's the star of the Minnesota DNR's EagleCam is covered in snow Thursday as the long-duration winter storm winds down.
Watch: Rarely-seen giant Pacific octopus spotted swimming in Oregon tide pool
The giant Pacific octopus is the largest octopus species on the planet.
The giant Pacific octopus is the largest octopus species on the planet.
Large alligator kills 85-year-old Florida woman
A large alligator attacked and killed an 85-year-old woman in Florida on Monday.
A large alligator attacked and killed an 85-year-old woman in Florida on Monday.
Irish rooster with a violent past kills man with attack to the back of his leg, court says
Victim suffered from a puncture wound on his lower leg, caused by a rooster relocated to his place of residence after attacking a child.
Victim suffered from a puncture wound on his lower leg, caused by a rooster relocated to his place of residence after attacking a child.
Four-foot alligator found 'very lethargic' in Brooklyn neighborhood
New York City crews spotted the alligator and alerted park rangers who “snapped into action” to catch the animal.
New York City crews spotted the alligator and alerted park rangers who “snapped into action” to catch the animal.
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.