The monk parakeets of New Jersey
Monk parakeets look right at home in Edgewater, New Jersey. If you look up, you will see nest after nest filled with the exotic birds, which are also known as Quaker parrots.
Bear runs through residential neighborhoods in Delaware
Aerial video shows a black bear running around Wilmington, Delaware, on Thursday.
Texas police officer races away from skunk he just saved
A police officer in eastern Texas opted not to see if he got a “thank you” after saving a skunk who had its head stuck I a carton in the town of White Oak on November 22.
Chris Brown must give up monkeys under judge's restrictions
The 30-year-old singer was allowed to enter a diversion program nearly a year after he was charged with two misdemeanors over his possession of a pet capuchin monkey without a permit.
Oakland Zoo's oldest elephant collapses, dies at age 50
Zoo officials said M’Dunda died Tuesday after she collapsed in the zoo’s elephant habitat. She was 50.
Sperm whale found dead with 220 pound ‘ball’ of trash in stomach
The whale was found with roughly 220 pounds of garbage and debris, including sections of net, plastic cups and bags.
Ancient puppy found in Russia's permafrost
Discovered last year in a lump of frozen mud near the city of Yakutsk, the puppy is unusually well-preserved, with its hair, teeth, whiskers and eyelashes still intact.
Polar bear cub born on Thanksgiving Day
The Columbus Zoo in Ohio has a lot to be thankful for this holiday season after a new polar bear cub joined their family on Thanksgiving Day.
Polar bear cub born at Ohio zoo on Thanksgiving Day
The Columbus Zoo in Ohio welcomed a new member of its family on Thanksgiving Day this year, when one of their polar bears gave birth.
Dog spooked by sea lion rescued from remote island
A sea lion scared a working dog on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean. The dog ran away and was missing.
A lucky turkey is saved from a Brooklyn slaughterhouse
A turkey that meant to be slaughtered and eaten has gotten a break. A New York City student bought her from a live poultry market.
10 animals at Ohio wildlife park killed in ‘devastating’ Thanksgiving fire, officials say
A fire at an Ohio wildlife park on Thanksgiving Day killed 10 animals and left staff devastated by their loss.
California police officer approached by turkey while on patrol, saves driver from speeding ticket
Just days before Thanksgiving a wild turkey helped a driver avoid a ticket.
Cops warn NJ residents after coyote mauls dog
Authorities say a coyote recently attacked and mauled a small dog in New Jersey, where residents are being asked to be on the lookout for the animal.
Munching moose block snow-covered Alaska sidewalk
You can't move a moose, let alone a family of them. A cop in Alaska had to direct pedestrians around them until they decided to move on.
Bear cub trapped in tree over tiger enclosure at Florida wildlife sanctuary
A bear cub is trapped in a tree over a tiger enclosure at the CARE Foundation animal sanctuary in Apopka. Authorities are waiting to see if the cub will come down, but there is a concern it may fall into the tiger pin.
New Jersey buys 1,400-acre farm to protect endangered species
New Jersey will project about 1,400 acres of farmland that is home to many endangered species.
Lewis the koala dies after viral rescue from Australia wildfire, hospital says
A hospital in New South Wales shared the tragic news, saying staff made the difficult decision to put Lewis the koala to sleep.
Big Cat Rescue takes in 3 tigers rescued from circus in Guatemala
Some tigers activists say three tigers were used and abused as part of traveling circuses in Central America -- and they arrived at Tampa's Big Cat Rescue Monday.
Navy personnel rescue manatee stranded on Florida beach
A beached manatee was rescued from Mayport Beach in Jacksonville, Florida on November 21.