Chinese president says 2 giant pandas are headed to Zoo Atlanta soon

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that two pandas will arrive in the coming days, though the zoo is keeping their travel date private.

These US beaches are home to some of America's most venomous snakes

Beachgoers may be watching for rip currents, rough surf or even sharks, but snakes aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when heading to the beach.

New tiny wild cat species discovered in Bolivia’s cloud forests

Researchers have identified Leopardus tilcayo, a previously unknown species of tiny wild cat, in Bolivia’s cloud forests, marking the first formal description of a new living cat species in more than a century.

Elusive weasels caught on camera in South Georgia

University of Georgia researchers have found the wildlife equivalent of a needle in a haystack: long-tailed weasels living in South Georgia.

Tahoe bear deaths: Mama bear tried to get her dead cub up, drag it off the road, witnesses say

Six bears have died on Tahoe roads in the last two weeks, a local non-profit said. In one case, a mama bear was seen trying to get her dead cub up and drag her baby off the road, witnesses recalled.

Watch: Mystery animal attacks man in New Hampshire parking lot

A mystery animal attacked a man in a Lebanon, New Hampshire, parking lot, surveillance video released by police shows.

Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Roswell

Fulton County health officials detected West Nile virus in mosquito traps at Roswell Area Park and Garrard Landing Park.

Are giant Joro Spiders ruining Georgia's ecosystem? A new UGA study

A new University of Georgia study reveals invasive Joro spiders in Georgia and South Carolina do not compete with native orb weavers for food.

Can you hunt deer in Milton? What local law says

City officials remind residents that hunting deer on public property like parks is illegal in Milton.

Peekachu, rescued beluga whale at Shedd Aquarium, dies suddenly

Peekachu, one of eight beluga whales recently rescued from a closed Canadian marine park and brought to Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, died suddenly Tuesday evening.

Man busted after customs uncovers bizarre cargo hidden inside 22 pairs of socks

A man was arrested at a Tokyo airport after authorities discovered about 200 lizards stuffed inside 22 pairs of socks in his suitcase, according to reports.

Large black bear spotted near mountain in Forsyth County

A Forsyth County homeowner spotted a black bear in his backyard near Sawnee Mountain off Highway 306.

2 beluga whales arrive at Georgia Aquarium from Canada

Two beluga whales have arrived at Georgia Aquarium after being transferred from a closed marine park in Canada.