Stranded sea turtles rehabbing on Long Island
Marine experts say turtles including the Atlantic green, loggerheads, and critically endangered Kemp's Ridley typically travel to Long Island to forage for food in the summer months. It goes south when they miss their cue to migrate.
NYPD warns people not to feed coyotes after sighting in Central Park
Sightings of coyotes in New York City have been on the rise in recent years, and after a sighting in Central Park the NYPD is warning New Yorkers not to feed them.
Bald eagle sighting in Riverside Park delights bird watchers
For the last few days, a Twitter account for New York City bird enthusiasts has been keeping its followers glued to their screens with photos or a rare bald eagle perched high in the trees above Riverside Park.
From domesticated to street, rats are unique creatures
It's a sight New Yorkers see all the time whether they scurry past you on the streets or they're dragging full slices of pizza down subway stairs.
Video: Firefighter rescues driver stranded in raging river
A daring rescue in a raging river was caught on video.
Deer hurdle across the course of a 5K race
A dashboard camera in a police cruiser captured video of some unregistered participants in a 5K in Michigan.
Cold-stunned iguanas are actually falling from South Florida trees
The National Weather Service routinely warns people about falling rain, snow and hail, but temperatures are dropping so low in South Florida the forecasters warned residents about falling iguanas.
Chinese theme park sparks international backlash after forcing pig to bungee jump
A Chinese theme park is getting substantial international backlash after a pig was tied up and forced to bungee jump from a 220-foot-plus platform as part of a publicity stunt for the park’s newest attraction.
Starving lions in Sudan park prompt worldwide campaign to save them
After a series of heartbreaking images of starving lions in Sudan were posted online, a global campaign is underway to save them.
Nearly 100 beehives stolen from northern California orchard
Mike Potts estimated that the theft of the 92 hives, about a third of his operation, would cost him about $44,000 in revenue.
Father chokes coyote to death after it attacks young child in New Hampshire
Authorities said the father went into protection mode and suffocated the animal.
Yosemite’s ‘firefall’ returns for two weeks this February
Yosemite's Horsetail Fall will light up with bright orange and red hues that resemble cascading fire for a few days in February.
Denver Zoo hippo plays with a big ball
A zoo shared a video of a hippo playing with a big ball.
Massive underwater tire reef near Guam to be cleaned up; failed to attract fish
A project to create an artificial reef out of discarded car tires didn't work out as planned.
Venomous scorpion secretly lives with family for a week after stowing away in their luggage
This might be one of the most memorable souvenirs ever.
'Amazing': New embryo created of nearly extinct rhino species
Researchers say they have successfully created another embryo of the nearly extinct northern white rhino in a global effort to keep the species alive. Just two animals remain, and both are female.
Firefighters give water to koala and her baby on Kangaroo Island
Firefighters came across two koalas—a mother and baby—in need of water on Kangaroo Island in Australia.
6-year-old boy creates clay koalas to raise money for Australian animals affected by wildfires
A 6-year-old boy in Massachusetts is doing his part to help save animals affected by the devastating wildfires in Australia.
How the popularity of almonds is affecting bees nationwide
Scientists are sounding the alarm that the exploding popularity of the almond industry is putting a huge strain on honeybees.
Pigeon dies after having cowboy hat glued on its head, rescue group says
One of several pigeons spotted in Las Vegas last year wearing tiny cowboy hats has died, according to a local rescue group.