Rescued walrus calf that received round-the-clock 'cuddling' dies
The Pacific walrus calf was believed to be about a month old.
The Pacific walrus calf was believed to be about a month old.
Spider with erection-inducing bite shuts down supermarket, but owners insist store is safe to reopen
Researchers have used the spider's venom in studies to treat erectile dysfunction.
Researchers have used the spider's venom in studies to treat erectile dysfunction.
52-year-old Biji the Sumatran orangutan euthanized at Zoo Atlanta
Zoo Atlanta has announced the death of an original founding member of its great ape population. 52-year-old Biji the Sumatran orangutan was euthanized on Aug. 1.
Zoo Atlanta has announced the death of an original founding member of its great ape population. 52-year-old Biji the Sumatran orangutan was euthanized on Aug. 1.
Hissing snake pulled from Arizona toilet in 'once-in-a-million' flush
A snake expert from Arizona successfully captured a black-and-pink Coachwhip discovered in a residential toilet near Tucson.
A snake expert from Arizona successfully captured a black-and-pink Coachwhip discovered in a residential toilet near Tucson.
Nevada wild horse roundup to continue despite deaths of 31 wild horses
The government appears to be doing everything it can to gather the mustangs as humanely as possible, a judge ruled.
The government appears to be doing everything it can to gather the mustangs as humanely as possible, a judge ruled.
New York drone captures multiple sharks hunting near Long Island shore
The footage comes after a woman was bitten at Rockaway Beach in Queens, prompting the New York City Parks Department to close the beach to swimming and surfing.
The footage comes after a woman was bitten at Rockaway Beach in Queens, prompting the New York City Parks Department to close the beach to swimming and surfing.
Black bear spotted sniffing around dumpster at Holly Springs Police Department
Holly Springs police officers spotted a black bear moseying through their parking lot Monday morning.
Holly Springs police officers spotted a black bear moseying through their parking lot Monday morning.
'Got all that?': Grandmother horse gives birth, paternity mystery baffles park rangers
Park rangers said the herd's family tree just got complicated.
Park rangers said the herd's family tree just got complicated.
Watch: Terrified raccoon wreaks havoc in Utah soccer stadium during rain delay
Video shows captivated fans scream as the raccoon falls from an overhang onto the main concourse. Chaos ensues.
Video shows captivated fans scream as the raccoon falls from an overhang onto the main concourse. Chaos ensues.
Otter attacks women tubing on Montana river; one airlifted to hospital
One woman's wounds were so severe that she had to be airlifted to a hospital, authorities said.
One woman's wounds were so severe that she had to be airlifted to a hospital, authorities said.
National parks and hundreds of other recreation sites are free to visit Friday
The National Park System includes parks, historic sites, monuments, recreation areas, battlefields and seashores. You can visit them all for free on Friday.
The National Park System includes parks, historic sites, monuments, recreation areas, battlefields and seashores. You can visit them all for free on Friday.
Watch: Eagle swoops down and catches fish midair, wowing onlookers
A bald eagle put on an impressive show for a man and his friends when it swooped down and caught a fish high in the air.
A bald eagle put on an impressive show for a man and his friends when it swooped down and caught a fish high in the air.
Toddler bitten by rabid raccoon in Dacula
Health officials emphasize that rabies can be transmitted to humans and pets through bites or scratches from wild animals, including foxes and raccoons.
Health officials emphasize that rabies can be transmitted to humans and pets through bites or scratches from wild animals, including foxes and raccoons.
'King Otis' fans rejoice: Famed brown bear returns to Alaska live cam
"King Otis" is a live cam star and four-time Fat Bear Week champion.
"King Otis" is a live cam star and four-time Fat Bear Week champion.
376-pound alligator undergoes CT scan while treated by vets at University of Florida
The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine recently treated a 376-pound alligator for an ear infection.
The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine recently treated a 376-pound alligator for an ear infection.
Bear takes dip in Burbank swimming pool amid LA heatwave
Hot bear summer is in full effect as police in Burbank were called for a furry intruder in a swimming pool.
Hot bear summer is in full effect as police in Burbank were called for a furry intruder in a swimming pool.
Georgia Aquarium works to help restore coral reefs
Corals in Florida are dying in record numbers due to historically high water temperatures off the Florida Keys.
Corals in Florida are dying in record numbers due to historically high water temperatures off the Florida Keys.
Florida manatee dies after 'heightened' sexual encounter with his brother, aquarium says
A manatee in Florida died “unexpectedly" after a “heightened" sexual encounter with his brother, a marine lab confirmed on social media.
A manatee in Florida died “unexpectedly" after a “heightened" sexual encounter with his brother, a marine lab confirmed on social media.
Alpha-gal syndrome: Tick-borne disease that triggers meat allergies is on the rise, CDC says
The tick-borne disease has not caused any deaths, health officials say, but people with alpha-gal syndrome have described it as bewildering and terrifying.
The tick-borne disease has not caused any deaths, health officials say, but people with alpha-gal syndrome have described it as bewildering and terrifying.
State official doesn't believe Tokitae will be back home in Puget Sound this year
The push to return Tokitae, a captive orca, to the Pacific Northwest is gaining momentum – but roadblocks loom. The man bankrolling her transport teased a date of as early as Thanksgiving, but state officials don't see that happening until 2024 or 2025.
The push to return Tokitae, a captive orca, to the Pacific Northwest is gaining momentum – but roadblocks loom. The man bankrolling her transport teased a date of as early as Thanksgiving, but state officials don't see that happening until 2024 or 2025.