Coronavirus pandemic disrupts fight to save endangered animals and habitats

The coronavirus pandemic is hampering the ability of scientists to protect threatened species and habitats, from South American rainforests to African savannahs.

'Itty bitty gator rolls': Baby gators use defensive move to eat fish scraps in Louisiana pond

Floridians have lived around alligators long enough to know and witness the death roll, a defensive move by the reptiles -- usually seen when they are captured by a trapper. However, for some baby gators, it was to help chow down on a fresh pile of fish scraps. 

Turtle watchers: Fill in beach umbrella holes during nesting season

As sea turtle nesting season gets underway, conservation groups are reminding beachgoers to fill in umbrella holes and remove other hazards from the beach to allow baby turtles the best chance at making their way to the water.

Australian surfer, 60, killed in shark attack involving 10-foot great white

A 60-year-old surfer in Australia was attacked and killed by a 10-foot great white shark on Sunday as bystanders desperately fought off the predator, according to officials.

Video: Bear trapped inside SUV freed by deputies

A hungry bear got itself trapped inside of an SUV and sheriff's deputies had to free it by breaking one of the car windows.

Coast Guard officers get close-up view of orcas

Members of the US Coast Guard Pacific Northwest division witnessed a rare sight on Tuesday, May 26, when a pod of orcas surfaced near their boat during a training exercise off Bellingham Bay, Washington.

After 17 years underground, vast army of cicadas set to emerge

Some 17 years after making their last appearance, a vast army of cicadas is set to emerge from underground in Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina.

Curious bear takes dip in Citrus County pool

A Citrus County couple were surprised by a black bear in their Citrus Springs backyard Friday evening.

Baby panda splashes around at Berlin Zoo

An adorable panda cub kept himself cool by splashing around in a paddling pool at Berlin Zoo recently.