Lonely tunes: Fewer humpback whales wail as population grows, study finds
A new study suggests those melancholy tunes sung by humpback whales may really be a sign of loneliness.
A new study suggests those melancholy tunes sung by humpback whales may really be a sign of loneliness.
Flaco, escaped owl from Central Park Zoo, still on the loose and hunting on his own
The zoo said a major worry at the beginning was whether Flaco would be able to hunt and eat, but "that is no longer a concern."
The zoo said a major worry at the beginning was whether Flaco would be able to hunt and eat, but "that is no longer a concern."
Yosemite's 'Firefall' returns in 2023: Here’s how you can catch a glimpse of the fire in the sky
Dropping more than 2,000 feet down the eastern side of El Capitan, Horsetail Fall is a seasonal waterfall that flows during the winter and spring months.
Dropping more than 2,000 feet down the eastern side of El Capitan, Horsetail Fall is a seasonal waterfall that flows during the winter and spring months.
Virginia fisherman reels in rare largemouth bass from river: 'Haven't seen anything like that'
"Golden largemouth bass are extremely rare, and most anglers have never seen them, let alone heard of them before," officials with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources said.
"Golden largemouth bass are extremely rare, and most anglers have never seen them, let alone heard of them before," officials with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources said.
See the stunning photos people voted for in Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards
The London Natural History Museum’s annual competition received nearly 39,000 entries this year.
The London Natural History Museum’s annual competition received nearly 39,000 entries this year.
Watch: Spectacular underwater footage captures orca 'orchestra' in icy Antarctica waters
The footage shows several orcas - also known as “killer whales" and a minke whale swimming in the icy waters of Antarctica.
The footage shows several orcas - also known as “killer whales" and a minke whale swimming in the icy waters of Antarctica.
Staggering number of animals, plants at risk of extinction in US, new report finds
Scientists are calling it "a mass extinction of species across the planet."
Scientists are calling it "a mass extinction of species across the planet."
Size restrictions for lobster catches could change to protect populationg
One of the most valuable seafood industries in the country could be changing.
One of the most valuable seafood industries in the country could be changing.
Girl dies in shark attack after trying to swim with dolphins
Witnesses described the boy as a hero, with one suggesting he was the girl's boyfriend.
Witnesses described the boy as a hero, with one suggesting he was the girl's boyfriend.
Memphis Zoo says giant panda Le Le has died
His cause of death has yet to be determined as a medical investigation is pending, the zoo said.
His cause of death has yet to be determined as a medical investigation is pending, the zoo said.
Watch: Venomous snake pops out of hole, surprising golfers
The venomous red-bellied black snake "stayed and watched a couple of groups come through" before seeing himself out.
The venomous red-bellied black snake "stayed and watched a couple of groups come through" before seeing himself out.
Rarely seen critter rescued from Utah chimney
A Utah conservation team worked with the homeowner to set traps in the home to catch a ringtail, an animal in the raccoon family, which was captured and safely released outdoors.
A Utah conservation team worked with the homeowner to set traps in the home to catch a ringtail, an animal in the raccoon family, which was captured and safely released outdoors.
Coyote sightings on the rise in Georgia: Why and what to do if you encounter one
A wildlife expert explains why more of critters are being seen and what can be done to keep cats and dogs safe.
A wildlife expert explains why more of critters are being seen and what can be done to keep cats and dogs safe.
Hawaii whale dies with stomach full of fishing nets, plastic bags
Over 35 million tons of plastic pollution is produced on Earth each year, and about a fourth of that ends up in the water, scientists say.
Over 35 million tons of plastic pollution is produced on Earth each year, and about a fourth of that ends up in the water, scientists say.
California mountain lion cub picked the wrong 5-year-old 'to mess with,' aunt says
A mountain lion cub in Half Moon Bay that sunk its teeth into a 5-year-old boy picked the "wrong kid and mama to mess with," the boy's aunt said.
A mountain lion cub in Half Moon Bay that sunk its teeth into a 5-year-old boy picked the "wrong kid and mama to mess with," the boy's aunt said.
Western monarch butterfly population suffers due to atmospheric river storms
After the highest initial count in two decades around Thanksgiving, atmospheric river-fueled storms led to the loss of the iconic western monarch butterflies.
After the highest initial count in two decades around Thanksgiving, atmospheric river-fueled storms led to the loss of the iconic western monarch butterflies.
Mountain lion bites boy in San Mateo County
A boy was taken to the hospital Tuesday after a mountain lion attack in unincorporated San Mateo County, sheriff's officials said.
A boy was taken to the hospital Tuesday after a mountain lion attack in unincorporated San Mateo County, sheriff's officials said.
Dead whale found at Lido Beach in Nassau County
Emergency crews were trying to figure out on Monday how to dispose of a large dead whale on a Long Island beach.
Emergency crews were trying to figure out on Monday how to dispose of a large dead whale on a Long Island beach.
Great white shark decapitates Mexican diver: report
The great white shark was 19-feet long, according to witnesses.
The great white shark was 19-feet long, according to witnesses.
Missouri farmer traps 'crazy-looking cat' that turns out to be wild African serval
The farmer said the cat had been meandering on his property for about 6 months.
The farmer said the cat had been meandering on his property for about 6 months.