Woman spots seal basking in morning sun on beach in Ventnor
A local woman who was out for an early morning walk on the beach with her dog stumbled upon a seal basking in the sunrise Sunday in Ventnor.
Animal officer rescues dog found clinging to log in alligator-filled swamp
"Knowing what lurks in the waters, they were concerned the alligators would get to the dog before units could arrive."
Trump administration scales back protections of American wild bird species
The Trump administration on Tuesday finalized changes that weaken the government's enforcement powers under a century-old law protecting most American wild bird species, brushing aside warnings that billions of birds could die as a result.
Pongo the giraffe euthanized at Zoo Miami
"He will be terribly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him and the privilege of working with him."
Murmuration of starlings mesmerize crowds in small Marin County strip mall
Technically, the term murmuration refers to the bizarre-looking feat when hundreds, sometimes thousands, of starlings fly in swooping, intricately coordinated patterns through the sky. As for what it looks like? A massive swarm of shape-shifting black birds flying in unison among the clouds.
Man mauled to death by pet hippo he described as 'like a son'
Victim said he had 'a relationship with the most dangerous animal in Africa'
Woman hears rustling in Christmas tree, finds raccoon inside
Aubrey Iacobelli had thought a cat had made its way into her Christmas tree when she was awoken by rustling early in the morning, only to find it was actually a large raccoon.
Florida golfer snatches ball stuck on alligator's tail
Here's a problem only golfers in Florida would face: how to retrieve a ball stuck on a gator's tail on the golf course.
Manatee with bike tire wrapped around torso reappears at Blue Spring State Park tire-free
Wheelie, the manatee who went viral for being spotted with a bicycle tire wrapped around its torso, is back at Blue Spring State Park.
Rare, Mandarin duck spotted in Ohio park
The photographer said that he has been interested in photography for a while, but just picked up wildlife photography about five years ago.
Snow leopard at Louisville Zoo tests positive for coronavirus; test results pending for 2 others
At least one of three snow leopards living at the Louisville Zoo has tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans.
Bea from Tennessee: Philadelphia Zoo adds 15-month-old giraffe
Bea, a 15-month-old female giraffe, is described by zookeepers as "the perfect early Christmas present for our beloved city to rally around."
Dolphins have a blast as trainers blow bubbles at Georgia Aquarium
Dolphins had the time of their lives at the Georgia Aquarium recently when trainers treated them to a special bubble display.
Northern Lights set to thrill US skywatchers
Skywatchers in some northern parts of the U.S. are set to enjoy the aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, this week.
Puppy rescued from alligator's jaws becomes newest 'deputy dog' for Florida sheriff's office
A tiny puppy whose owner rescued him from an alligator's jaws is now a "deputy dog" for a Florida sheriff's office.
'Savage' heron eats juvenile alligator on Lake Apopka
A Florida wildlife photographer answered a question no one thought to ask -- until they saw her photos.
Hunters kill 22 on first day of New Jersey's black bear hunt
Hunters killed 22 bears during the first day of New Jersey's annual black bear hunt, the state said.
Australian zoo animals tear open Christmas gifts to kick off holiday season
The South Australian Zoo released video of some of their furry residents opening Christmas gifts early to kickoff the holidays.
Zoo successfully rehabilitates snow leopard cubs that couldn't walk
"It's so amazing what zoos can accomplish for animals when they are willing to work together."
Video shows birth of rare Philippine mouse-deer at zoo in Poland
A mouse-deer, an endangered animal endemic to the Philippines, was born at a zoo in Poland last month.