Echidna named after David Attenborough believed to be extinct, rediscovered
Scientists in Indonesia captured Attenborough’s long-beaked echidna on video for the first time in over 60 years.
Scientists in Indonesia captured Attenborough’s long-beaked echidna on video for the first time in over 60 years.
Watch: 'World's most dangerous bird' emerges from ocean in Australia, stunning beachgoers
"We’re not sure how long this animal was in the water or why it went for a swim but the footage is astonishing," Australian wildlife officials said.
"We’re not sure how long this animal was in the water or why it went for a swim but the footage is astonishing," Australian wildlife officials said.
‘Puking’ pūteketeke named New Zealand's bird of the century thanks to John Oliver
Comedian John Oliver has succeeded in his campaign to have what he describes as a weird, puking bird with a colorful mullet win New Zealand’s Bird of the Century contest.
Comedian John Oliver has succeeded in his campaign to have what he describes as a weird, puking bird with a colorful mullet win New Zealand’s Bird of the Century contest.
Australian man says he survived crocodile attack by biting back
An Australian farmer was attacked last month by a saltwater crocodile in the country's Northern Territory and dragged nearly 10 feet.
An Australian farmer was attacked last month by a saltwater crocodile in the country's Northern Territory and dragged nearly 10 feet.
Watch: Deer suspected of ‘ding-dong ditch’ seen suspiciously darting off in video
Video shared by the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office showed a deer darting from the scene.
Video shared by the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office showed a deer darting from the scene.
Owl's well that ends well: Suffolk County nonprofit rescues owl that got stuck in car's grill
A Great Horned Owl that had gotten struck by a car and stuck in it's front grill was rescued by members of Strong Island Animal Rescue on Monday night.
A Great Horned Owl that had gotten struck by a car and stuck in it's front grill was rescued by members of Strong Island Animal Rescue on Monday night.
Groundbreaking theory emerges about what really killed the dinosaurs
Researchers have a new working theory as to what killed the dinosaurs after studying sediment layers in North Dakota.
Researchers have a new working theory as to what killed the dinosaurs after studying sediment layers in North Dakota.
App shows which NYC subway stations are the rattiest
Want to know which of New York City's subway stations are the rattiest? There's an app for that!
Want to know which of New York City's subway stations are the rattiest? There's an app for that!
Discover the Bronx Zoo's newest stars: Adorable snow leopard cubs!
Get ready to meet the stars of the show at the Bronx Zoo – a dynamic duo of adorable snow leopard cubs!
Get ready to meet the stars of the show at the Bronx Zoo – a dynamic duo of adorable snow leopard cubs!
Birds in North America will no longer be named after people, dozens will be renamed
Birds in North America will no longer be named after people.
Birds in North America will no longer be named after people.
Cool sight: First 'frost flowers' of fall spotted in southwestern Missouri
Frost flowers happen in late fall after a few hard freezes and while the ground is still warm. They don't stick around for long, disappearing on the day they show up, melting away like frost in the warm air or sunlight.
Frost flowers happen in late fall after a few hard freezes and while the ground is still warm. They don't stick around for long, disappearing on the day they show up, melting away like frost in the warm air or sunlight.
Watch: Bear paddles through crystal clear Lake Tahoe
It was a beautiful sunny day at Lake Tahoe and one black bear decided to make the most of it by taking a dip.
It was a beautiful sunny day at Lake Tahoe and one black bear decided to make the most of it by taking a dip.
‘Hog-tied’ whale anchored to crab pot, stuck swimming in circles in Alaskan waters
The young humpback whale had been stuck, swimming in an uncomfortable circle for days, anchored in place by a 300-lb. crab pot.
The young humpback whale had been stuck, swimming in an uncomfortable circle for days, anchored in place by a 300-lb. crab pot.
Watch: Alligator nabbed after swimming up to Florida beach
Beachgoers in South Florida were in for a wild surprise Monday afternoon when an alligator was spotted floating in the surf at Hillsboro Beach.
Beachgoers in South Florida were in for a wild surprise Monday afternoon when an alligator was spotted floating in the surf at Hillsboro Beach.
Watch: Dolphins guide lost whale and calf back to migration route in heartwarming display
A heartwarming incident occurred near Bunbury Back Beach, Australia, as a pod of dolphins guided a lost mother humpback whale and her calf back to their migration route.
A heartwarming incident occurred near Bunbury Back Beach, Australia, as a pod of dolphins guided a lost mother humpback whale and her calf back to their migration route.
Tarantula on road in Death Valley National Park blamed for crash involving camper, motorcycle
A tarantula crossing the road in California's Death Valley National Park caused an accident between international travelers after one of the visitors braked suddenly to avoid hitting the spider.
A tarantula crossing the road in California's Death Valley National Park caused an accident between international travelers after one of the visitors braked suddenly to avoid hitting the spider.
Watch: Spanish police save great horned owl trapped in barbed wire fence
In a heartwarming rescue operation, Spanish authorities, including local police and the Nature Protection Group, came to the aid of a great horned owl trapped in a barbed wire fence near the Limonero dam in Malaga.
In a heartwarming rescue operation, Spanish authorities, including local police and the Nature Protection Group, came to the aid of a great horned owl trapped in a barbed wire fence near the Limonero dam in Malaga.
Oklahoma teen hunter bags rare 'Cactus buck' during youth season
Oklahoma teen hunter, Major Edmonds, made headlines for his rare catch – a "Cactus buck." During the youth hunting season, Edmonds encountered a deer with abnormal antler growth, retaining its velvet, resembling a cactus.
Oklahoma teen hunter, Major Edmonds, made headlines for his rare catch – a "Cactus buck." During the youth hunting season, Edmonds encountered a deer with abnormal antler growth, retaining its velvet, resembling a cactus.
Alligator gar caught in Texas weighing 283 pounds shatters multiple records: 'Four in one fell swoop'
An alligator gar, which is part of a species "as old as the dinosaurs," has broken new records in Texas and beyond.
An alligator gar, which is part of a species "as old as the dinosaurs," has broken new records in Texas and beyond.
Half-eaten great white washed up in Australia, experts blame killer whales
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), killer whales are the “ocean's top predator," growing in sizes of up to 32 feet in length.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), killer whales are the “ocean's top predator," growing in sizes of up to 32 feet in length.