Zoo Atlanta’s 2-year-old rhino dies after brief illness
Zuri, the first southern white rhino calf born at Zoo Atlanta, died Nov. 6 after a sharp decline in her health.
Zuri, the first southern white rhino calf born at Zoo Atlanta, died Nov. 6 after a sharp decline in her health.
Suspected grizzly bear attack in British Columbia leaves mother, daughter dead
A mother and daughter were found dead after a suspected grizzly bear attack on a hiking trail in British Columbia.
A mother and daughter were found dead after a suspected grizzly bear attack on a hiking trail in British Columbia.
Manatee with lost flipper thriving at SeaWorld Orlando: 'A second chance'
A severely injured manatee named "Southpaw" is swimming and recovering at SeaWorld Orlando after a tangled crab trap forced veterinary teams to amputate her right flipper.
A severely injured manatee named "Southpaw" is swimming and recovering at SeaWorld Orlando after a tangled crab trap forced veterinary teams to amputate her right flipper.
Miniature T. rex relative sells for $47.3 million at auction
A rare Nanotyrannus skeleton known as “Jodi" sold for $47.3 million at auction in New York City, making it the second-most expensive set of dinosaur bones ever sold.
A rare Nanotyrannus skeleton known as “Jodi" sold for $47.3 million at auction in New York City, making it the second-most expensive set of dinosaur bones ever sold.
Watch: Deer seen crashing through apartment window in Wisconsin
Two Appleton, Wisconsin, police officers were unfazed as a deer crashed through the window of an apartment while no one was home.
Two Appleton, Wisconsin, police officers were unfazed as a deer crashed through the window of an apartment while no one was home.
New World screwworm found in elk killed by Texas hunter
New World screwworm was recently found in an elk that was killed by a Texas hunter, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
New World screwworm was recently found in an elk that was killed by a Texas hunter, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Orphaned baby walrus in Alaska flown 4,800 miles to new home in Florida
A young, orphaned Pacific walrus found on a remote beach in northern Alaska has been rescued and brought more than 4,000 miles to Florida, where it's receiving care at SeaWorld Orlando.
A young, orphaned Pacific walrus found on a remote beach in northern Alaska has been rescued and brought more than 4,000 miles to Florida, where it's receiving care at SeaWorld Orlando.
Adelaide Zoo celebrates 1st bright green cassowary eggs in decades
Adelaide Zoo is celebrating its first Southern cassowary eggs in 34 years.
Adelaide Zoo is celebrating its first Southern cassowary eggs in 34 years.
Invasive hairy ants are on the move: What to watch for
Invasive, hairy ants are spreading across the Southeast U.S., creating “super colonies” with millions of critters and costing millions of dollars in damages along the way.
Invasive, hairy ants are spreading across the Southeast U.S., creating “super colonies” with millions of critters and costing millions of dollars in damages along the way.
Dead raccoon tests positive for rabies in Decatur neighborhood
A dead raccoon tested positive for rabies in the Meadow Rock Drive area, DeKalb County officials confirmed Friday.
A dead raccoon tested positive for rabies in the Meadow Rock Drive area, DeKalb County officials confirmed Friday.
Man fishing when attacked, killed by alligator at Florida park, officials say
Officials said a body was pulled from the water after a suspected alligator attack in Florida. Here's what to know.
Officials said a body was pulled from the water after a suspected alligator attack in Florida. Here's what to know.
Georgia ag debate turns personal after challenger questions inspection drop
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper and Democratic challenger Catherine Juhan-Arnold traded sharp accusations.
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper and Democratic challenger Catherine Juhan-Arnold traded sharp accusations.
Florida city offers homeowners up to $3,000 to ditch thirsty grass — a move that slashes their water bills
A Florida city wants homeowners to rip out their grass lawns, and it is willing to pay big bucks for them to do so.
A Florida city wants homeowners to rip out their grass lawns, and it is willing to pay big bucks for them to do so.
Rats and mice are the worst in these U.S. cities, new ranking finds
A leading pest control company is breaking down the cities where rats and mice are the most out of control. Terminix ranked the top 50 cities where the company receives the most rodent-related calls, and the top-ranked city likely comes as a shock to no one.
A leading pest control company is breaking down the cities where rats and mice are the most out of control. Terminix ranked the top 50 cities where the company receives the most rodent-related calls, and the top-ranked city likely comes as a shock to no one.
Tiger that killed man at wildlife park will not be euthanized, officials say
A tiger named Altai that attacked and killed a man who entered its enclosure will not be euthanized, the park said Sunday.
A tiger named Altai that attacked and killed a man who entered its enclosure will not be euthanized, the park said Sunday.
Man dies after entering tiger enclosure at wildlife park
A man died Saturday after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park and being attacked, authorities said.
A man died Saturday after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park and being attacked, authorities said.
844-pound alligator named 'Snaggletooth' killed after years-long hunt
A hunter captured a massive alligator in South Carolina ending a persistent four-year pursuit of the reptile.
A hunter captured a massive alligator in South Carolina ending a persistent four-year pursuit of the reptile.
Scientists discover 57 new marine species lurking in the depths of the South Atlantic
A group of scientists in Argentina discovered dozens of new species in the South Atlantic Ocean, shedding new light on one of the world’s most biologically dynamic regions.
A group of scientists in Argentina discovered dozens of new species in the South Atlantic Ocean, shedding new light on one of the world’s most biologically dynamic regions.
What are these mushrooms appearing on your lawn?
Little white mushrooms appear every year on lawns across the country. They may look harmless, but you should think twice before touching them.
Little white mushrooms appear every year on lawns across the country. They may look harmless, but you should think twice before touching them.
Decapitate, gut, or throw away: Missouri’s new warning for an invasive species
Cut off their heads, remove their internal organs, or put them in a plastic bag and throw them out. Those are the three suggestions Missouri wildlife officials have for anglers who catch northern snakehead fish from one of the state’s rivers or streams, and there’s a reason why they are being so specific.
Cut off their heads, remove their internal organs, or put them in a plastic bag and throw them out. Those are the three suggestions Missouri wildlife officials have for anglers who catch northern snakehead fish from one of the state’s rivers or streams, and there’s a reason why they are being so specific.