Roaming mountain lion released from Oakland Zoo to South Bay wilderness
A mountain lion that had been roaming around the residential streets of San Francisco was released this week into the wild, Oakland Zoo officials said Friday.
Hundreds in Alameda line up for blooming ‘corpse flower’
“I grabbed my wagon, went down to my greenhouse, put it in with the help of a friend of mine, dragged it down here to this abandoned building and people just started showing up,” said nursery owner Solomon Leyva.
12-year-old fisherman wins $15K for catching 26-pound fish in upstate NY
Finnan Murphy, from Pittsford, New York, was the Grand Prize winner of the Spring LOC Derby.
New Wisconsin wolf hunt rules considered
The DNR policy board is scheduled to vote on whether to authorize a public hearing on the possible changes to Wisconsin's wolf hunt.
Turkey vulture released into wild after ‘visit’ to Rockwell Automation
A turkey vulture that was found inside Rockwell Automation in Milwaukee a couple of weeks ago is flying free again.
Lyme disease-carrying ticks found near beaches at equal rates as wooded areas, study says
A study found that Lyme disease-carrying ticks in Northern California, more commonly associated with wooded habitats, were just as abundant in coastal areas.
Peregrine falcon chicks to be named after pandemic heroes: We Energies
We Energies wants to honor the COVID-19 pandemic heroes and helpers by naming this year's peregrine falcon chicks in their honor.
Bactrian camel born at the Milwaukee County Zoo is named Oliver!
The Milwaukee County Zoo announced on Thursday, April 15 the birth of a male Bactrian camel.
Florida zoo welcomes 27 1/2 ounce baby klipspringer antelope
A baby klipspringer antelope is bonding with its mother before making a public debut at a Florida zoo.
Invasive jumping worms that 'thrash wildly' when handled reported in several US states
Jumping worms are native to East Asia, but they have been sold in the U.S. as fishing bait and are now deemed highly invasive, expert say.
Man bitten by rattlesnake after attempting to pick it up with BBQ tongs
The man tried to pick up the poisonous snake with barbecue tongs and was bit on his left hand near this thumb, according to Riverside County Animal Services.
Elephants kill suspected poacher in South African national park
A suspected poacher was killed by a herd of elephants in South Africa on Saturday, according to national park officials.
Play through? South Carolina golfers consult rule book after ball lands squarely on alligator's back
A family golfing in South Carolina had to consult the U.S. Golf Association rule book after their golf ball landed perfectly on the back of a nearby alligator.
Same dad, 2 babies: Zoo Miami presents newborn giraffes
A male giraffe has been doing his part to promote Zoo Miami's breeding program, with two of his long-legged babies born in the last few days.
Fishermen catch 'monster' tiger shark off Florida coast
According to Florida Fish and Wildlife, tiger sharks are second only to the great white shark in the number of bites on humans worldwide.
VIDEO: Pod of orcas spotted during rare sighting off Texas coast
Footage shared by Sam Hardeman, a fishing vessel captain, shows adult killer whales breaching the waters with juvenile orcas.
9-year-old Minnesota boy survives shark attack in Miami
A Minnesota boy vacationing in Florida with his family survived a shark attack Sunday in Miami Beach.
1st eggs of 2021 peregrine falcon nesting season laid at Oak Creek
The first eggs of the 2021 peregrine falcon nesting season were laid at the Oak Creek and Valley We Energies power plants over the weekend.
Scientists in US, Canada brace for battle against murder hornets
The scientists said the battle against the apex predators is being fought mostly in Washington and British Columbia.
Manta ray photobombs Florida surfer in viral photo
“One in a million chances of catching this photo!” said one viewer.