Watch: Rare 'critically endangered' whitetip shark captured on camera in Cayman Islands
A rare and critically endangered whitetip shark was captured on an underwater camera off the coast of the Cayman Islands by scientists involved in the Blue Belt’s Global Ocean Wildlife Analysis Network project.
Australian researchers discover the largest specimen of the world’s most venomous spider
The spider, given the moniker “Hercules.” was initially delivered by a member of the public to a local hospital.
Talking to the animals? With AI tech, it may be a possibility
The ultimate goal of Earth Species Project (ESP) is to communicate with animals by trying to decode animal communication through the use of A.I.
Seal playfully tugs at scuba diver's hat in cute moment caught on cam
Video shows Ben Burville up close and personal with two curious seals, one of which tugs at his scuba hat while the other holds his hand.
Man dies after shark encounter along Maui beach
A tragic incident unfolded in Maui, Hawaii, as a 39-year-old man lost his life following a shark encounter at a beach on 93 Hana Highway in Paia.
Watch: Moose deadpans to camera after getting pied in the face with snow
"He just stopped, turned and looked at us to say, ‘Please tell me you didn’t record that.’”
Georgia convicted felon apprehended in nighttime deer hunting operation in North Carolina
A Paulding County convicted felon is in more trouble after being arrested in North Carolina on weapons charges and suspected of spotlighting deer.
Man chases squatting black bear from crawlspace with a paintball gun
A squatting black bear in the crawlspace of a home was 'asked' somewhat politely to please leave. But by asked -- we mean with a paintball gun.
Feisty feathered friend: Injured owl rescued by Milton police soars to recovery
Owen the Owl, rescued by Milton Police Sergeant Chad West just days before Christmas, is on the road to recovery.
The Endangered Species Act turns 50: A reflection on its mixed legacy
The powerful law charged the federal government with saving every endangered plant and animal in America. It enjoyed nearly unanimous bipartisan support but soon became controversial.
Hungry alligator wolfs down python in thrilling video captured at Florida park: 'Score one for the home team!'
An alligator was spotted devouring an invasive Burmese python in Florida.
'You are the father!': Maury Povich declares paternity results for Denver Zoo orangutan
The former daytime talk show host pulled the purported DNA results for the 4-month-old female orangutan named Siska out of an envelope.
Study: Chimpanzees recognize photos of friends they haven't seen for decades
Researchers tested 26 apes from three locations: Scotland, Japan and Belgium.
These US national parks will require a reservation in 2024
If you’re planning on visiting a national park somewhere in the United States in 2024, be sure to check if you may require a reservation to enter.
Yuletide owl found roosting in Kentucky family's Christmas tree for days before being found
The bird's home was disturbed when the family went on their yearly hunt for the perfect tree.
‘The feeling was magical’: Fishermen spot hundreds of dolphins leaping through English channel
We saw huge amounts of dolphins jumping, chasing and swimming together, and before we knew it, we were in the middle of the pod,” Jake Davidson recalled.
Massive skull of ancient 'sea monster' discovered in England
After investigating the remains, paleontologists learned that the pliosaur, a prehistoric monster, roamed the planet over 100 million years ago.
Police and customs nab animals, horns and ivory in wildlife trafficking operation
Interpol said it coordinated around 500 arrests worldwide from Oct. 2 to 27. More than 2,000 confiscations of animals and plants were made.
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.
Dungeness crab season on hold again, fishermen losing out big
A high number of migrating humpback whales and a recently confirmed leatherback sea turtle, the largest turtle in the world, being caught in Dungeness crab fishing gear, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, has caused the state to prevent crab traps from being used once again.