Bald eagle populations soar in lower 48 states, US report says

Bald eagle populations soar in lower 48 states, US report says

The number of American bald eagles has quadrupled since 2009, with more than 300,000 birds soaring over the lower 48 states, government scientists said.

The number of American bald eagles has quadrupled since 2009, with more than 300,000 birds soaring over the lower 48 states, government scientists said.

Woman films incredible video of sharks swimming in container on I-95 in Baltimore

Woman films incredible video of sharks swimming in container on I-95 in Baltimore

Talk about a fish out of water! Well, technically we're talking about sharks and they're still in water, but they're certainly not where you'd expect.

Talk about a fish out of water! Well, technically we're talking about sharks and they're still in water, but they're certainly not where you'd expect.

VIDEO: Pod of orcas spotted during rare sighting off Texas coast

VIDEO: Pod of orcas spotted during rare sighting off Texas coast

Footage shared by Sam Hardeman, a fishing vessel captain, shows adult killer whales breaching the waters with juvenile orcas.

Footage shared by Sam Hardeman, a fishing vessel captain, shows adult killer whales breaching the waters with juvenile orcas.

Internet buzzes over viral video from Austin-area beekeeper

Internet buzzes over viral video from Austin-area beekeeper

Erika Thompson of Texas Beeworks is drawing quite the buzz online with a viral video of her removing bees from a property.

Erika Thompson of Texas Beeworks is drawing quite the buzz online with a viral video of her removing bees from a property.

Endangered songbirds are losing their chance to learn mating calls, putting species at risk

Endangered songbirds are losing their chance to learn mating calls, putting species at risk

Male songbirds usually learn their tunes from adult mentors. But when aspiring crooners lack proper role models, they hit all the wrong notes — and have less success attracting mates.

Male songbirds usually learn their tunes from adult mentors. But when aspiring crooners lack proper role models, they hit all the wrong notes — and have less success attracting mates.

Endangered right whales having a baby boom off East Coast

Endangered right whales having a baby boom off East Coast

North Atlantic right whales are having the species' best season for new babies in several years. The endangered whales are vulnerable to ship strikes and entanglement in fishing gear.

North Atlantic right whales are having the species' best season for new babies in several years. The endangered whales are vulnerable to ship strikes and entanglement in fishing gear.

Lions romp in snowfall at Colorado's Denver Zoo

Lions romp in snowfall at Colorado's Denver Zoo

Lions at Denver Zoo in Colorado enjoyed some playtime in the snow on March 15 after more than a foot of accumulation fell Monday and Tuesday.

Lions at Denver Zoo in Colorado enjoyed some playtime in the snow on March 15 after more than a foot of accumulation fell Monday and Tuesday.

Lava rains from the sky during latest eruption of Italy’s Mount Etna

Lava rains from the sky during latest eruption of Italy’s Mount Etna

Video captured a fiery spectacle when Italy's Mount Etna volcano, located in eastern Sicily, erupted causing lava to rain from the sky.

Video captured a fiery spectacle when Italy's Mount Etna volcano, located in eastern Sicily, erupted causing lava to rain from the sky.

Japanese scientists discover sea slugs that decapitate their own heads, grow new bodies

Japanese scientists discover sea slugs that decapitate their own heads, grow new bodies

Japanese researchers have identified two species of sea slugs that have the ability to detach their own heads from their bodies, move around and grow entirely new bodies. 

Japanese researchers have identified two species of sea slugs that have the ability to detach their own heads from their bodies, move around and grow entirely new bodies. 

FDR Park receives new funding, pushing forward Philly's plan to transform the popular park

FDR Park receives new funding, pushing forward Philly's plan to transform the popular park

Along with the Welcome Center, officials hope to create a playground and picnic area to extend the outdoor life residents already enjoy, as well as bring in new tourists and regional residents who may not know the beauty of FDR Park in its current form.

Along with the Welcome Center, officials hope to create a playground and picnic area to extend the outdoor life residents already enjoy, as well as bring in new tourists and regional residents who may not know the beauty of FDR Park in its current form.

Wolf tracked near Yosemite for 1st time in 100 years

Wolf tracked near Yosemite for 1st time in 100 years

Gray wolves were eradicated in California early in the last century because of their perceived threat to livestock. Their reappearance in the state has riled ranchers, who say wolves have preyed on their livestock on public or private land.

Gray wolves were eradicated in California early in the last century because of their perceived threat to livestock. Their reappearance in the state has riled ranchers, who say wolves have preyed on their livestock on public or private land.

Mount Etna lights up Sicily's night sky with 6th eruption in 8 days

Mount Etna lights up Sicily's night sky with 6th eruption in 8 days

Etna erupted for the sixth time in eight days on February 24, according to local media, with footage from the area showing lava fountains shooting 500 meters into the air.

Etna erupted for the sixth time in eight days on February 24, according to local media, with footage from the area showing lava fountains shooting 500 meters into the air.

1,700 rehabilitated turtles returned to Texas waters

1,700 rehabilitated turtles returned to Texas waters

Another 1,700 sea turtles are safe and back in their ocean home after volunteers and rescue groups pulled thousands of the cold-stunned reptiles from Texas waters during a deadly winter storm.

Another 1,700 sea turtles are safe and back in their ocean home after volunteers and rescue groups pulled thousands of the cold-stunned reptiles from Texas waters during a deadly winter storm.