Dog dies from algae bloom exposure just 1 hour after swimming in Utah river, National Parks Service says

Officials in Utah have issued a public health warning for part of the Virgin River in Zion National Park after a dog died, following reported exposure to harmful algal blooms on July 4.

Red-winged blackbird photographed hitching a ride on bald eagle’s back

New York wildlife officials shared a rare photograph Monday of a red-winged blackbird hitching a ride on the back of a hunting bald eagle.

Squirrel tests positive for bubonic plague in Colorado

According to health officials, the squirrel is the first case of plague in The Town of Morrison, Jefferson County, which is about 17 miles southwest of Denver.

Elephant helps struggling calf scale roadside barrier in India

A trio of elephants on the move in India met an obstacle in the shape of a roadside barrier that was too tall for the smallest of them. Luckily, a helping trunk was soon at hand.

Woman finds dozens of snakes in apartment after building renovations

The snakes started appearing in early June when crews removed balconies at the complex and left a hole leading into her residence.

'Wow, You Can Really Dance': Georgia Aquarium sea lion shows off moves

A seven-year-old sea lion trounced a Georgia Aquarium trainer in a dance-off at the facility in Atlanta, video posted recently shows.