Memphis Zoo says giant panda Le Le has died

His cause of death has yet to be determined as a medical investigation is pending, the zoo said.

Watch: Venomous snake pops out of hole, surprising golfers

The venomous red-bellied black snake "stayed and watched a couple of groups come through" before seeing himself out.

Cookie-loving deer visit real-life Snow White in New Jersey

An adorable video shows a mob of deer with a collective sweet tooth waiting in a backyard in New Jersey for a real-life Snow White to feed them cookies.

Hawaii whale dies with stomach full of fishing nets, plastic bags

Over 35 million tons of plastic pollution is produced on Earth each year, and about a fourth of that ends up in the water, scientists say.

Forget the groundhog prediction: 7 animals who will give Punxsutawney Phil a run for his money

Punxsutawney Phil’s long-term accuracy is only around 39%, meaning some other prognosticators have more accurate predictions. From ducks and chickens to squirrels and hedgehogs, many states have their own animal prognosticator.

Western monarch butterfly population suffers due to atmospheric river storms

After the highest initial count in two decades around Thanksgiving, atmospheric river-fueled storms led to the loss of the iconic western monarch butterflies.

Dead whale found at Lido Beach in Nassau County

Emergency crews were trying to figure out on Monday how to dispose of a large dead whale on a Long Island beach.

Feds deny emergency request for ship-speed restrictions to protect whales

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is considering new rules designed to stop large ships from colliding with North Atlantic right whales.

Dinosaur fossils unearthed in Chile may give insight into deadly asteroid strike

The new fossils are from birds and killer dinosaurs, such as the megaraptor, and provide clues about their life before — and after — the fatal asteroid strike.

Massive seal running amok in Australia town

A large seal was captured on video running through a small town in Australia this month. 

Dolphins spotted in Bronx River

Experts said the dolphins appeared "happy," and were likely searching for fish to eat.

Watch: Drone video captures the world’s largest hatching of baby turtles

Between mid-December and early January, millions of baby river turtles emerged from the sandy beaches of the Amazon’s Guaporé/Inténez River.