Massive 52-foot fin whale washes up on San Diego's Pacific Beach
“We thought it was a tarp from out in the water, but eventually we realized it was a whale and I’ve never seen anything like it," a local surfer told FOX 5 San Diego.
“We thought it was a tarp from out in the water, but eventually we realized it was a whale and I’ve never seen anything like it," a local surfer told FOX 5 San Diego.
Astronaut celebrates Hanukkah from International Space Station with zero-gravity dreidel
An astronaut spending the holidays aboard the International Space Station shared a sweet Hanukkah message from 250 miles above Earth.
An astronaut spending the holidays aboard the International Space Station shared a sweet Hanukkah message from 250 miles above Earth.
Winter solstice 2023: When is it and what to know
For people who live in the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice marks the beginning of astronomical winter and the shortest day of the year.
For people who live in the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice marks the beginning of astronomical winter and the shortest day of the year.
SpaceX prepares for Falcon Heavy launch of DoD spaceplane this weekend
The X-37B spaceplane will launch Sunday from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The launch time is not public, but when the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launches, residents in Florida will hear it.
The X-37B spaceplane will launch Sunday from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The launch time is not public, but when the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launches, residents in Florida will hear it.
Possibly rabid raccoon attacks students, nearby resident at Princeton University: officials
Scary moments at Princeton University this week as two separate raccoon attacks unfolded near campus over the course of two days.
Scary moments at Princeton University this week as two separate raccoon attacks unfolded near campus over the course of two days.
Watch: Officers wrangle loose pig near busy New Jersey road
A hog-wild police chase unfolded in Deptford Township on Tuesday after a pig broke loose from its enclosure.
A hog-wild police chase unfolded in Deptford Township on Tuesday after a pig broke loose from its enclosure.
Rare blonde raccoon becomes frequent visitor at Iowa home
A unique and rarely seen blonde raccoon has become a frequent guest for one Iowa homeowner.
A unique and rarely seen blonde raccoon has become a frequent guest for one Iowa homeowner.
More than 200 turtles rescued, treated for hypothermia at New England aquarium
November marks the beginning of stranding season for sea turtles due to rapidly changing water temperatures and wind patterns.
November marks the beginning of stranding season for sea turtles due to rapidly changing water temperatures and wind patterns.
Woman killed in shark attack off Mexico's Pacific coast
The 26-year-old mom was swimming with her daughter and boosted her aboard a floating platform when the shark bit the woman.
The 26-year-old mom was swimming with her daughter and boosted her aboard a floating platform when the shark bit the woman.
Geminid meteor shower peaks in mid-December thanks to this puzzling asteroid
The Geminid meteor shower peak is in mid December this year, alongside a special moon that will allow better viewing conditions for stargazers to spot meteors to end 2023.
The Geminid meteor shower peak is in mid December this year, alongside a special moon that will allow better viewing conditions for stargazers to spot meteors to end 2023.
Ultra-rare, giant rat that cracks coconuts with its teeth caught on camera for first time
Reports say the rats can grow up to 1.5 feet long – roughly the average size of a newborn baby.
Reports say the rats can grow up to 1.5 feet long – roughly the average size of a newborn baby.
Mole with super hearing thought to be extinct found on South African beach
Golden moles are skilled burrowers with sensitive hearing that allows them to detect vibrations from surface movements. Unlike other burrowing mammals, they do not leave visible tunnels behind while moving under the sand.
Golden moles are skilled burrowers with sensitive hearing that allows them to detect vibrations from surface movements. Unlike other burrowing mammals, they do not leave visible tunnels behind while moving under the sand.
Penguin parents sleep for just a few seconds at a time to guard newborns, study shows
It’s a challenge for all new parents: Getting enough sleep while keeping a close eye on their newborns. For some penguins, it means thousands of mini-catnaps a day, researchers discovered.
It’s a challenge for all new parents: Getting enough sleep while keeping a close eye on their newborns. For some penguins, it means thousands of mini-catnaps a day, researchers discovered.
Watch: 'Rudolph' leads police on chase through NJ elementary school
Bodycam footage shows the deer running through hallways and wreaking havoc inside a classroom. Local police said it was "last seen headed North."
Bodycam footage shows the deer running through hallways and wreaking havoc inside a classroom. Local police said it was "last seen headed North."
Watch: ‘Watermelon aurora’ shimmers over Alaska
Video captured a vibrant “watermelon aurora” shimmering across the night sky above Alaska.
Video captured a vibrant “watermelon aurora” shimmering across the night sky above Alaska.
December stargazing guide: Geminid meteors, Christmas full Moon and star-Moon pairings
The final full Moon of the year will light the sky around Christmas and the Geminid meteor shower peaks in mid-December.
The final full Moon of the year will light the sky around Christmas and the Geminid meteor shower peaks in mid-December.
Funniest wildlife photos of 2023: Air guitar 'roo and feuding finches take top honors
The Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards were founded in 2015 to showcase "seriously funny" wildlife images. See this year's winners.
The Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards were founded in 2015 to showcase "seriously funny" wildlife images. See this year's winners.
Twins! Rare pair of African elephants born on Kenya reserve
A remarkable event unfolded in Kenya's Samburu National Reserve as a rare set of twin elephants was born for the second time in less than two years.
A remarkable event unfolded in Kenya's Samburu National Reserve as a rare set of twin elephants was born for the second time in less than two years.
Pennsylvania hunter dies in tree stand fire despite wife's rescue attempt
In a tragic incident in Pennsylvania, 76-year-old hunter Raymond Seville Jr. lost his life after being unable to escape his tree stand, which caught fire due to a propane heater mishap.
In a tragic incident in Pennsylvania, 76-year-old hunter Raymond Seville Jr. lost his life after being unable to escape his tree stand, which caught fire due to a propane heater mishap.
Thousands of dead and dying rats wash up on shores of Australian coastal town
One local fisherman described the river to a local news outlet as “well and truly alive with the bodies of rats."
One local fisherman described the river to a local news outlet as “well and truly alive with the bodies of rats."