Rare lizard found only in major US oil patch proposed as endangered species
The dunes sagebrush lizard has quite the natural habitat. It's found only in parts of one of the world's most lucrative oil and natural gas basins.
The dunes sagebrush lizard has quite the natural habitat. It's found only in parts of one of the world's most lucrative oil and natural gas basins.
Slimy, air-breathing 'Frankenfish' found in southeastern Missouri
This invasive species of fish is able to live out of the water for days at a time.
This invasive species of fish is able to live out of the water for days at a time.
Critically endangered turtle hatchlings found, captured on video
According to researchers, this is the first official record of Burmese peacock softshell turtle hatchlings in the wild.
According to researchers, this is the first official record of Burmese peacock softshell turtle hatchlings in the wild.
Tourist films something massive swimming below plane: It was a world-famous creature
A tourist flying over the Great Barrier Reef unknowingly captured the video of a lifetime.
A tourist flying over the Great Barrier Reef unknowingly captured the video of a lifetime.
Killer whales are attacking, sinking boats and scientists are unsure why
Aggressive orcas are attacking boats in Western Europe and the increase in sightings of this behavior is confusing scientists. The latest in a series of reported incidents happened off the coast of Spain in the Strait of Gibraltar on Thursday.
Aggressive orcas are attacking boats in Western Europe and the increase in sightings of this behavior is confusing scientists. The latest in a series of reported incidents happened off the coast of Spain in the Strait of Gibraltar on Thursday.
Watch: Dingo bites sunbathing tourist on Australian beach
Wild video shows the moment a dingo moved in on a group of beachgoers and bit a French tourist's backside.
Wild video shows the moment a dingo moved in on a group of beachgoers and bit a French tourist's backside.
Hokey smoke! Flying squirrels soar through NYC treetops
New York has an overlap of northern and southern flying squirrels, and they’re actually in our parks feeding on acorns and fungi.
New York has an overlap of northern and southern flying squirrels, and they’re actually in our parks feeding on acorns and fungi.
Florida firefighters rescue horse that fell into swimming pool, video shows
Footage, posted by the rescue team, shows officials carefully lifting the horse from the water.
Footage, posted by the rescue team, shows officials carefully lifting the horse from the water.
Adorable Osprey hatchlings take center stage at Huntington Lighthouse
Three osprey hatchlings and their parents have taken up residence in a nest perched on a platform drilled into granite rock off the front of the Huntington Lighthouse.
Three osprey hatchlings and their parents have taken up residence in a nest perched on a platform drilled into granite rock off the front of the Huntington Lighthouse.
Biden administration moves to restore endangered species protections dropped by Trump
The Biden administration has proposed new rules for protecting imperiled plants and animals as officials move to reverse changes under former President Donald Trump that weakened application of the Endangered Species Act.
The Biden administration has proposed new rules for protecting imperiled plants and animals as officials move to reverse changes under former President Donald Trump that weakened application of the Endangered Species Act.
El Nino blamed for recent bird deaths along Mexico's Pacific coast
Many seabirds in this region died recently, with more than 90% of the affected birds being grey-backed shearwaters, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Mexico.
Many seabirds in this region died recently, with more than 90% of the affected birds being grey-backed shearwaters, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Mexico.
Colorado man recovering after getting trampled by moose
The man told wildlife officials he was armed and able to fire his gun to scare away the animal.
The man told wildlife officials he was armed and able to fire his gun to scare away the animal.
Docuseries film crew attacked by tiger sharks: 'Like something out of 'Jaws' '
The filmmakers were off the coast of one of Hawaii's northwest Islands when 'this tiger shark leapt at the boat a bit huge holes in it'
The filmmakers were off the coast of one of Hawaii's northwest Islands when 'this tiger shark leapt at the boat a bit huge holes in it'
North Carolina blue marlin fishing tournament ends in controversy after 619-pound catch is disqualified
Officials determined the blue marlin catch violated a rule about mutilation.
Officials determined the blue marlin catch violated a rule about mutilation.
Wild horse dies ‘instantaneously’ while mating on North Carolina beach, nonprofit says
Officials say the horse's death was the result of "wild horse behavior."
Officials say the horse's death was the result of "wild horse behavior."
Black bear seen walking across tennis court near Florida resort
This bear sighting came just one day after a second black bear was seen frolicking in the ocean alongside beachgoers.
This bear sighting came just one day after a second black bear was seen frolicking in the ocean alongside beachgoers.
Umbrella-wielding Georgia woman fights off vulture who broke into home
A newly engaged Georgia couple thought they were spending a peaceful weekend at home without the kids. But an intruder quickly changed those plans.
A newly engaged Georgia couple thought they were spending a peaceful weekend at home without the kids. But an intruder quickly changed those plans.
Cheetah cubs venture out of den for first time at Australian zoo
One of the cubs has a special story of survival that is a “first” for the popular park.
One of the cubs has a special story of survival that is a “first” for the popular park.
Shark sightings prompt Long Island to deploy drones for enhanced beach safety
Experts say there aren't necessarily more sharks but rather increased sightings now that we’re more aware.
Experts say there aren't necessarily more sharks but rather increased sightings now that we’re more aware.
Watch: Sharks startle Alabama swimmers back into their boats
There were about six hammerhead sharks averaging between 6 to 8 feet long, according to Paul Hubble who was also in the water that day.
There were about six hammerhead sharks averaging between 6 to 8 feet long, according to Paul Hubble who was also in the water that day.