9 bears killed since NJ’s bear hunt resumed

As of Wednesday, hunters using firearms have killed nine bruins since the hunt resumed Monday.

Abandoned baby giraffe befriended by dog in Africa dies

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A baby giraffe that was befriended by a dog after he was abandoned in the wild has died, a South African animal orphanage said Friday. “Our team is heartbroken,” the orphanage said.

Illinois power company hires goats to clear out brush

An Illinois power company turned to a herd of goats to clear a steep, rocky plot of land so crews could reach electric lines.

Scorpion stings United Airlines passenger on flight from San Francisco to Atlanta

The passenger on Flight 1554 told TMZ that she felt stinging on her leg and when she went to the restroom, a scorpion fell out of her pant leg. Flight attendants were able to trap the arachnid, the passenger told TMZ.

Birds are shrinking in size, and researchers believe it’s likely due to climate change

North American migratory birds have been getting smaller over the past four decades and the reason appears to be related to climate change, according to findings from a University of Michigan-led analysis of a large dataset.

Cardinal with rare abnormality discovered in central Texas

According to the Inland Bird Banding Association, the bird shows apparent bilateral gynandromorphism, a rare abnormality that causes it to have female plumage on one side of its body, and male on the other.

Game Commission: Investigation into deer abuse video ongoing

The Game Commission gave a brief update on their investigation on Facebook Thursday morning, adding that they’ve received, “overwhelming public response regarding the video.”

Chris Brown must give up monkeys under judge's restrictions

The 30-year-old singer was allowed to enter a diversion program nearly a year after he was charged with two misdemeanors over his possession of a pet capuchin monkey without a permit.

Police release footage of new bear sighting in Springfield Township

A bear has been spotted in Springfield, hanging out in someone’s backyard near a swimming pool. This is just one more of many bear sightings in Delaware County in recent days, according to officials.

Caught on Camera: Bear spotted in Radnor Township

A bear was caught on camera in someone's driveway on the 700 block of Harrison Road in Villanova, Radnor Township. 

Law signed to allow Pennsylvania hunting on 3 Sundays per year

The legislation permits Sunday hunting on one day during rifle deer season, one during statewide archery deer season and a third day the Game Commission will pick.

NC college student says deer was being butchered in nail salon

Customers in High Point were left shocked by a photo apparently showing a deer being butchered on the floor of a nail salon.