Body of humpback whale washes up in Cape May County

A dead humpback whale was found close to shore in Cape May County on Sunday, prompting a response from local and state emergency crews.

Body of humpback whale washes up in North Wildwood
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A dead humpback whale was found close to shore in Cape May County on Sunday, prompting a response from local and state emergency crews.

Body of humpback whale washes up in North Wildwood
video

A dead humpback whale was found close to shore in North Wildwood on Sunday, prompting a response from local and state emergency crews.

Shark attack on Long Island investigated

Police in Nassau County say they are investigating a possible shark attack.

West Chester resident 2nd visitor in 3 days gored by Yellowstone park bison

The 71-year-old woman's injuries were not life-threatening, park officials said. She was taken by ambulance to the West Park Hospital in Cody, Wyoming.

Bison gores man near Old Faithful at Yellowstone National Park, officials say

It was Yellowstone’s second reported incident this year of a visitor getting too close to the animal, and the bison “responding to the perceived threat,” officials said.

11-year-old girl catches huge carp with her bare hands in Lake Minnetonka

Maddie Freese, 11, participates in kids' fishing tournaments but has never pulled off a catch like the one she did on Tuesday when she dove into shallow water of Lake Minnetonka and bear-hugged a carp.

National Pollinator Week: Why we should thank a bug for dinner

This week is National Pollinator Week. It's time to give thanks and reflect on the tireless service that bees, birds, bats, butterflies, moths, flies and many more animals perform every spring and summer. But why?

Sharks swimming closer to crowded beaches than previously thought, study says

"We were surprised to find that the sharks we tracked spent so much time near the lights and sounds of the busy city, often close to shore, no matter the time of day," the study author said.

Watch: Leopard rescued from well by first responders in India

Firefighters and police officials in India used a makeshift wooden ladder, some rope, and a log to rescue a leopard that fell into a well.