‘Puking’ pūteketeke named New Zealand's bird of the century thanks to John Oliver
Comedian John Oliver has succeeded in his campaign to have what he describes as a weird, puking bird with a colorful mullet win New Zealand’s Bird of the Century contest.
Australian man says he survived crocodile attack by biting back
An Australian farmer was attacked last month by a saltwater crocodile in the country's Northern Territory and dragged nearly 10 feet.
Watch: Deer suspected of ‘ding-dong ditch’ seen suspiciously darting off in video
Video shared by the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office showed a deer darting from the scene.
Deer leaps over startled bicyclist in South Carolina
A startled bicyclist got up close and personal with a deer in South Carolina.
Woman killed in what's believed to be the first deadly elk attack in Arizona
A woman was killed in what's believed to be the first deadly elk attack in Arizona. There were no witnesses nearby, but her husband says he saw a bucket of spilled corn nearby, leading investigators to think she was feeding the elk.
DC's giant pandas depart National Zoo for China
D.C.'s giant pandas have departed the Smithsonian's National Zoo and now on their journey to China. The zoo announced the departure early Wednesday morning.
Zoo Atlanta invites 'bearcat' fans to name 2 of the first binturongs born at zoo
The first binturongs born at Zoo Atlanta are getting ready to explore their outdoor habitat, but before they do, they need names!
Alligator at Grant Park beach; South Milwaukee police rescue reptile
The South Milwaukee Police Department posted on Mondaym Nov. 6 about a discovery at a beach in Grant Park – something you would not expect.
NYC green slime? New Yorkers puzzled by ‘sludge’ oozing onto city streets; likely source ID’ed
A green "slime" or "sludge" was caught on camera oozing into New York City streets. Internet sleuths believe they've found the source.
Groundbreaking theory emerges about what really killed the dinosaurs
Researchers have a new working theory as to what killed the dinosaurs after studying sediment layers in North Dakota.
Drivers will want to be more alert for deer on Georgia roadways | What you need to know
Drivers will want to start paying particular attention to the side of the road, especially when driving at night, as deer breeding season kicks into high gear this month.
Birds in North America will no longer be named after people, dozens will be renamed
Birds in North America will no longer be named after people.
'Giant lizard' found under Athens porch highlights requirement to register, tag pet reptiles in Georgia
In Athens, a surprising encounter with a 3-foot-long lizard hiding beneath a porch has highlighted the importance of new regulations in Georgia requiring pet owners to tag and register specific reptile species.
Cool sight: First 'frost flowers' of fall spotted in southwestern Missouri
Frost flowers happen in late fall after a few hard freezes and while the ground is still warm. They don't stick around for long, disappearing on the day they show up, melting away like frost in the warm air or sunlight.
Watch: Bear paddles through crystal clear Lake Tahoe
It was a beautiful sunny day at Lake Tahoe and one black bear decided to make the most of it by taking a dip.
‘Hog-tied’ whale anchored to crab pot, stuck swimming in circles in Alaskan waters
The young humpback whale had been stuck, swimming in an uncomfortable circle for days, anchored in place by a 300-lb. crab pot.
Watch: Alligator nabbed after swimming up to Florida beach
Beachgoers in South Florida were in for a wild surprise Monday afternoon when an alligator was spotted floating in the surf at Hillsboro Beach.
Watch: Dolphins guide lost whale and calf back to migration route in heartwarming display
A heartwarming incident occurred near Bunbury Back Beach, Australia, as a pod of dolphins guided a lost mother humpback whale and her calf back to their migration route.
Watch: Spanish police save great horned owl trapped in barbed wire fence
In a heartwarming rescue operation, Spanish authorities, including local police and the Nature Protection Group, came to the aid of a great horned owl trapped in a barbed wire fence near the Limonero dam in Malaga.
Oklahoma teen hunter bags rare 'Cactus buck' during youth season
Oklahoma teen hunter, Major Edmonds, made headlines for his rare catch – a "Cactus buck." During the youth hunting season, Edmonds encountered a deer with abnormal antler growth, retaining its velvet, resembling a cactus.