Ivory-billed woodpecker, 22 other species now extinct, US says
The ivory-billed woodpecker and 22 more birds, fish and other species were declared extinct by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday.
The ivory-billed woodpecker and 22 more birds, fish and other species were declared extinct by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday.
Johns Creek police searching for teens who allegedly stole turtles from nature preserve
Johns Creek Police are searching three teenagers who stole from the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve on Sunday.
Johns Creek Police are searching three teenagers who stole from the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve on Sunday.
Florida woman, 74, injured while rescuing pet dog during gator attack
The 74-year-old said she was walking her dog near a Florida lake when she removed the leash for 'Nala' to play in the water. That's when the gator attack happened, and the Florida woman jumped in to help. She didn't walk away without her own injuries.
The 74-year-old said she was walking her dog near a Florida lake when she removed the leash for 'Nala' to play in the water. That's when the gator attack happened, and the Florida woman jumped in to help. She didn't walk away without her own injuries.
Squish on sight: State officials urging residents to kill Instagram-worthy insect
State officials are pleading with residents to squish a beautiful yet invasive species of insect due to it wreaking havoc on local flora.
State officials are pleading with residents to squish a beautiful yet invasive species of insect due to it wreaking havoc on local flora.
Swarm of bees kill more than 60 endangered penguins in South Africa
More than 60 endangered African penguins were apparently killed by a swarm of bees in South Africa last week, in what bird conservationists described as an unusual occurrence.
More than 60 endangered African penguins were apparently killed by a swarm of bees in South Africa last week, in what bird conservationists described as an unusual occurrence.
Hundreds of carp dead in Michigan had herpes, DNR says
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said it has identified the cause of death of hundreds of fish in Lake Orion.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said it has identified the cause of death of hundreds of fish in Lake Orion.
WATCH: Herd of manatees gather at Florida shore near beachgoers
"Once a lifetime experience."
"Once a lifetime experience."
Video: Alaska National Guard rescues hunter mauled by grizzly bear
The Alaska Air National Guard rescued a 39-year-old bear-mauling victim at Wrangell-St. Elias Park in Alaska, as seen in footage posted on Sept. 15.
The Alaska Air National Guard rescued a 39-year-old bear-mauling victim at Wrangell-St. Elias Park in Alaska, as seen in footage posted on Sept. 15.
Australian researchers name vibrant rainbow insect in honor of RuPaul
Australia’s national science agency paid tribute to RuPaul by naming a fly after the drag queen, according to a press release dated September 15, while other newly discovered insect names reference Pokemon and Digimon Adventure.
Australia’s national science agency paid tribute to RuPaul by naming a fly after the drag queen, according to a press release dated September 15, while other newly discovered insect names reference Pokemon and Digimon Adventure.
Woolly mammoth resurrection? Scientists say it's in process
Funding for the project reportedly comes from investors ranging from Climate Capital to Winklevoss twins.
Funding for the project reportedly comes from investors ranging from Climate Capital to Winklevoss twins.
'Do better': Photographer captures grizzly bear cub with discarded face mask
Photographer Jonathan Kuiper spotted a grizzly bear cub chewing a discarded face mask this summer in the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.
Photographer Jonathan Kuiper spotted a grizzly bear cub chewing a discarded face mask this summer in the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.
Alligator swims up to woman, tries to bite paddleboard at Central Florida park
"Gator tried to eat my board. Someone has been feeding him and made him very dangerous. He was a big boy," she captioned one of the videos.
"Gator tried to eat my board. Someone has been feeding him and made him very dangerous. He was a big boy," she captioned one of the videos.
Explorers say they've 'accidently' discovered 'world's northernmost island'
A team of Arctic researchers from Denmark say they have accidentally discovered what they believe is the world’s northernmost island located off Greenland’s coast.
A team of Arctic researchers from Denmark say they have accidentally discovered what they believe is the world’s northernmost island located off Greenland’s coast.
Baby American Alligators hatch at Gatorland in Orlando
While this is the first baby alligators of the season, more are hatching every day, Gatorland added. Dozens hatch at the park each year.
While this is the first baby alligators of the season, more are hatching every day, Gatorland added. Dozens hatch at the park each year.
South Carolina alligator attack on woman ends after neighbor whacks reptile with shovel
A South Carolina woman was rescued by a neighbor Thursday morning during a violent alligator attack in the state, authorities said. The neighbor's weapon of choice: a shovel.
A South Carolina woman was rescued by a neighbor Thursday morning during a violent alligator attack in the state, authorities said. The neighbor's weapon of choice: a shovel.
Bear swipes Amazon package from Connecticut home
A bear was caught in the act, stealing a package of toilet paper that was delivered to a Connecticut residence.
A bear was caught in the act, stealing a package of toilet paper that was delivered to a Connecticut residence.
Rare sawfish spotted with rope tied around saw-like nose, mouth
While out snook fishing along the Indian River Lagoon near Fort Pierce, Peter Deeks and his friend got into a two-hour tug-of-war battle and hooked onto a giant sawfish.
While out snook fishing along the Indian River Lagoon near Fort Pierce, Peter Deeks and his friend got into a two-hour tug-of-war battle and hooked onto a giant sawfish.
Killer whale at SeaWorld San Diego dies unexpectedly
A killer whale died suddenly at SeaWorld San Diego and the reason was not immediately known, the aquarium and theme park said Friday.
A killer whale died suddenly at SeaWorld San Diego and the reason was not immediately known, the aquarium and theme park said Friday.
Herd of manatees swims close to shore at Miramar Beach in Florida
Those at one Florida beach had a very close encounter with several of the state's beloved sea cows.
Those at one Florida beach had a very close encounter with several of the state's beloved sea cows.
Antibodies detected in white-tailed deer exposed to COVID-19 in 4 states, study says
Evidence of COVID-19 antibodies were found in 40% of white-tailed deer samples taken from Illinois, Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania.
Evidence of COVID-19 antibodies were found in 40% of white-tailed deer samples taken from Illinois, Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania.