Watch: Great white shark swims close to Australian surfers
A group of surfers had a close encounter with a great white shark off the coast of Emerald Beach, New South Wales, on November 13.
Wild horse shot, killed; officials offer $19,000 reward for information
Pyrite is the third wild horse to be shot and killed in the Onaqui Herd Management Area over the last 20 months.
Video: Missing wallaby captured in Kentucky after days on the lam
Home security video showed the missing marsupial darting through the streets of Chavies, Kentucky.
Photos: See lone emperor penguin 1st to swim from Antarctica to Australia
A lone emperor penguin was found malnourished on a popular beach after making the shocking 2,200 mile swim from Antarctica to Australia.
Emperor penguin found in Australia, thousands of miles from home
The penguin, found malnourished far from its Antarctic home, is being cared for by a wildlife expert.
Escaped monkeys update: More than half safely recovered, several still on the loose
Officials in South Carolina have recaptured over half of the 43 Rhesus macaques that escaped from the Alpha Genesis research facility in Yemassee last week.
Escaped monkeys update: They're ‘having an adventure’
On Wednesday, 43 monkeys escaped from a primate research facility in South Carolina.
Invasive species never seen before in North America found in California
An invasive species of freshwater mussel never-before-seen in the United States was found in California.
43 monkeys escape from South Carolina primate research facility
Dozens of young, female monkeys have escaped from a primate research facility in South Carolina.
Instagram-famous pet squirrel Peanut seized by authorities in New York
Based on Peanut’s Instagram account, he's clearly no ordinary squirrel. He knows how to jump with precision, wears a trendy cowboy hat, and even eats waffles.
60 rare Siamese crocodiles hatch in Cambodia’s Cardamom National Park
Sixty critically endangered Siamese crocodiles hatched in Cambodia’s Cardamom National Park this summer, marking the largest wild breeding record of the species this century.
Volcanic ash from Mexican volcano spotted over Florida
Popocatépetl is Mexico’s most active volcano and has been erupting for decades about 45 miles southeast of Mexico City.
Famous Alaska volcano sees seismic unrest after more than 30-year slumber
Several small earthquakes have been detected around Mt. Spurr this past week, prompting the Alaska Volcano Observatory to raise the volcano's alert level to "yellow" from the base green.
North Georgia Wildlife Park welcomes two new otter pups after unexpected births
North Georgia Wildlife and Safari Park (NOGAWILD) is celebrating the unexpected birth of two Asian small-clawed otters.
Georgia man caught with exotic animals says he had good intentions
Most people collect things like rocks, coins or vinyl records. Well, a Clayton County man took his collection to a whole new level. He was caught with well over a dozen exotic animals.
Photos: Polish zoo celebrates birth of critically endangered Sumatran tigers
A Polish zoo is celebrating the birth of four bright-eyed Sumatran tiger cubs in what’s being hailed as “a breeding success on a global scale."
Watch: Bear caught enjoying 'spa day' in California backyard pool
A video recorded in San Bernardino County captures a bear enjoying a "spa day" by taking a dip in a backyard pool.
Caught on camera: Lightning bolt blasts bald eagle from tree
It's like something out of a movie: Video shows two birds perched on a dying cottonwood tree in Colorado. Suddenly, the nest explodes and both birds are knocked unconscious.
Earth's wildlife populations have declined a staggering 73% in 50 years: report
A staggering loss of world wildlife populations could have “devastating" consequences without immediate action, a new report concludes.
Fat Bear Week 2024: Grazer takes the crown after confronting her cub’s killer
In an emotional turn of events, Grazer won the 2024 Fat Bear Week contest, defeating Chunk, the bear that killed her cub earlier this summer. Fans from around the world cast over 40,000 votes in this Alaskan wildlife competition.