Kansas cop saves baby opossum seeking shelter from rain
The Leavenworth County Attorney’s Office said they witnessed a good deed Monday morning during a downpour and had to capture it on camera.
The Leavenworth County Attorney’s Office said they witnessed a good deed Monday morning during a downpour and had to capture it on camera.
Tiger shark attacks kayaker off Hawaii coast: ‘Mistook me for the seal’
The video, recorded on May 12, captures the moment the shark charged at the kayaker, only for him to kick the shark away in a quick act of self-defense.
The video, recorded on May 12, captures the moment the shark charged at the kayaker, only for him to kick the shark away in a quick act of self-defense.
Pale Male, red-tailed hawk who nested above Fifth Avenue for 30 years, dies at 33
A red-tailed hawk named Pale Male has died after bringing a touch of the wild to swanky Manhattan for 30 years. The hawk gained fame nesting above Fifth Avenue for three decades with a succession of mates.
A red-tailed hawk named Pale Male has died after bringing a touch of the wild to swanky Manhattan for 30 years. The hawk gained fame nesting above Fifth Avenue for three decades with a succession of mates.
Watch: Platypuses return to Australian national park after being locally extinct for 50 years
So far, five females have been reintroduced to Sydney’s Royal national Park and another four males will follow in the coming weeks.
So far, five females have been reintroduced to Sydney’s Royal national Park and another four males will follow in the coming weeks.
Spot the white shark! Many can't in this photo taken off Cape Cod
A research team captured this photo from drone footage last field season near Cape Cod. Can you spot the white shark?
A research team captured this photo from drone footage last field season near Cape Cod. Can you spot the white shark?
Watch: Curious black bear breaks into truck in Colorado, steals bag
Colorado Parks and Wildlife says it has already received 173 reports of bear activity in 25 Colorado counties this year.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife says it has already received 173 reports of bear activity in 25 Colorado counties this year.
NYPD rescues horse in the Bronx stuck in muddy water
The officers used rescue equipment to safely hoist the horse out of the muddy water near Orchard Beach.
The officers used rescue equipment to safely hoist the horse out of the muddy water near Orchard Beach.
Watch: Man torches termite swarms with DIY flamethrower
After about a minute of unsuccessful swatting, Kenny Bellau reached for "something a little more lethal."
After about a minute of unsuccessful swatting, Kenny Bellau reached for "something a little more lethal."
Memphis snakes bred in captivity slither back into the wild
It's become an annual conservation event in central Louisiana: Young Louisiana pine snakes that were bred in captivity are released in Kisatchie National Forest in central Louisiana.
It's become an annual conservation event in central Louisiana: Young Louisiana pine snakes that were bred in captivity are released in Kisatchie National Forest in central Louisiana.
Watch: Florida deputies help hawk 'snake' his way out of deadly situation
A pair of Florida deputies helped a hawk "snake" his way out of a deadly situation.
A pair of Florida deputies helped a hawk "snake" his way out of a deadly situation.
Colorado homebuyer discovers snakes in walls as she moves in: 'I'm petrified'
The homeowner says the dog discovered snakes in the wall of her new home as she was unpacking.
The homeowner says the dog discovered snakes in the wall of her new home as she was unpacking.
Pet tortoise found strolling through Florida neighborhood reunited with family
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said the African spurred tortoise was spotted Thursday strolling around the Harry Harris subdivision in the Florida Keys.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said the African spurred tortoise was spotted Thursday strolling around the Harry Harris subdivision in the Florida Keys.
Mystery deepens as fanged fish wash up on Oregon beaches
Unusual-looking deep-sea lancetfish have been washing ashore on Oregon beaches recently, baffling experts as to why.
Unusual-looking deep-sea lancetfish have been washing ashore on Oregon beaches recently, baffling experts as to why.
Beekaboo! Police rescue 10 ducklings from storm drain in Hudson Valley
Police in Hudson Valley were on the “quack attack" and rescued 10 ducklings that fell into a storm drain.
Police in Hudson Valley were on the “quack attack" and rescued 10 ducklings that fell into a storm drain.
NOAA offers $20K reward to find boater caught on video harassing sea lions
A boater was caught on video disturbing sea lions, which is against federal law.
A boater was caught on video disturbing sea lions, which is against federal law.
Watch: Surprised principal darts after bear pops out of school dumpster
A West Virginia principal wasted no time getting away after he unlocked the school dumpster and a bear popped out.
A West Virginia principal wasted no time getting away after he unlocked the school dumpster and a bear popped out.
Park rangers: 70-year-old man fends off cougar attack with rock
The unidentified man told authorities that he was hiking through some trees when a cougar jumped out and knocked him to the ground.
The unidentified man told authorities that he was hiking through some trees when a cougar jumped out and knocked him to the ground.
Check it out: Man catfishing in Missouri snags 4-foot prehistoric fish instead
A man catfishing along a Missouri river was surprised when he reeled in an unexpected prehistoric fish.
A man catfishing along a Missouri river was surprised when he reeled in an unexpected prehistoric fish.
Humpback whales use sandy ocean floors for exfoliating ‘spa day,’ researchers find
Humans have discovered ways to get rid of old, dead skin cells – and it turns out humpback whales have made this self-care advancement, too.
Humans have discovered ways to get rid of old, dead skin cells – and it turns out humpback whales have made this self-care advancement, too.
Scientists discover 3 new sea worms that glow in the dark
The newly-discovered bioluminescent Polycirrus worms were named after creatures from Japanese folklore and an influential marine biologist.
The newly-discovered bioluminescent Polycirrus worms were named after creatures from Japanese folklore and an influential marine biologist.