Animals are the latest frontier in COVID fight
Wildlife experts are searching for the virus that causes COVID-19 in deer, bears, moose and wolves in Minnesota's north woods. Scientists are deeply concerned that the virus could evolve within animal populations – potentially spawning dangerous viral mutants that could jump back to people, spread among us and reignite what seems like a waning pandemic.
Wildlife experts are searching for the virus that causes COVID-19 in deer, bears, moose and wolves in Minnesota's north woods. Scientists are deeply concerned that the virus could evolve within animal populations – potentially spawning dangerous viral mutants that could jump back to people, spread among us and reignite what seems like a waning pandemic.
Alligator seen swimming with football in mouth in Florida
The image sparked some debate between viewers on whether the gator was trying to eat it – or practicing its football skills.
The image sparked some debate between viewers on whether the gator was trying to eat it – or practicing its football skills.
'Glamping' plan worries camp's neighbors
A nonprofit day camp on Long Island now wants to offer glamping for adults and families. But residents of the area are saying "not so fast."
A nonprofit day camp on Long Island now wants to offer glamping for adults and families. But residents of the area are saying "not so fast."
3D-printed beak saves ZooTampa's great hornbill resident from skin cancer
One cancer patient – a bird living at ZooTampa – has a second chance at life thanks to a 3D printer.
One cancer patient – a bird living at ZooTampa – has a second chance at life thanks to a 3D printer.
12-foot, 1,600-pound great white shark pings off Florida
A 1,644-pound great white shark that has moved down the East Coast has been located in the waters off of Tampa.
A 1,644-pound great white shark that has moved down the East Coast has been located in the waters off of Tampa.
Grizzly bear kills father of 4 near Yellowstone National Park
A Montana father of four on a hike was killed by a grizzly bear near Yellowstone National Park.
A Montana father of four on a hike was killed by a grizzly bear near Yellowstone National Park.
Sheriff suspects grizzly bear killed Montana hiker
The victim was identified as Craig Clouatre, 40, of Livingston. No details were provided on where he was found or why a grizzly bear was believed responsible for his death.
The victim was identified as Craig Clouatre, 40, of Livingston. No details were provided on where he was found or why a grizzly bear was believed responsible for his death.
Mother Nature helps man snag 140-pound record-monster in Missouri lake
An Illinois man now holds the Missouri paddlefish state record, and he can thank Mother Nature for some of that title.
An Illinois man now holds the Missouri paddlefish state record, and he can thank Mother Nature for some of that title.
Battle over bald eagle's roost on Long Island
There's a battle brewing on Long Island as bird enthusiasts are rallying for a pair of Bald Eagles that have taken up residence in Centerport. Enthusiasts say they're worried new construction could jeopardize the nest.
There's a battle brewing on Long Island as bird enthusiasts are rallying for a pair of Bald Eagles that have taken up residence in Centerport. Enthusiasts say they're worried new construction could jeopardize the nest.
Minnesota Zoo's 12-year-old tiger 'Putin' dies
The Minnesota Zoo is mourning the loss of 12-year-old Amur tiger, Putin.
The Minnesota Zoo is mourning the loss of 12-year-old Amur tiger, Putin.
Tiger mauls man at Florida Everglades attraction
A tiger mauled a worker at a Florida Everglades attraction, officials said.
A tiger mauled a worker at a Florida Everglades attraction, officials said.
Man finds 'extremely rare' pink grasshopper in Texas
"I looked it up and saw that it was extremely rare. After that, I couldn't sleep, I was just in my head all night thinking about how I just let it go."
"I looked it up and saw that it was extremely rare. After that, I couldn't sleep, I was just in my head all night thinking about how I just let it go."
Gray whales give tour group 'most epic' encounter off Southern California coast
Two giant gray whales stopped to explore a tour boat off the coast of Newport Beach, California, giving the whale watching group an unforgettable experience.
Two giant gray whales stopped to explore a tour boat off the coast of Newport Beach, California, giving the whale watching group an unforgettable experience.
Birds euthanized at animal sanctuary due to avian flu
The virus is often spread to domestic poultry by infected wild birds.
The virus is often spread to domestic poultry by infected wild birds.
Scientists unearth origins of ‘marine monster’ skull from Peru
Scientists finally know more about the origins of a terrifying ancient skull from a “marine monster.”
Scientists finally know more about the origins of a terrifying ancient skull from a “marine monster.”
Northern California man pleads guilty to taking 2 baby bears from their den
A Northern California man who admitted to taking two bear cubs from their den and notified officials after he was unable to care for them pleaded guilty to possession of a prohibited species, wildlife officials said.
A Northern California man who admitted to taking two bear cubs from their den and notified officials after he was unable to care for them pleaded guilty to possession of a prohibited species, wildlife officials said.
Watch: Trailcam spots python defending eggs from hungry bobcat
Biologists say they have now documented "antagonistic" interactions between a Florida bobcat and a python at the Big Cypress National Preserve in the Everglades.
Biologists say they have now documented "antagonistic" interactions between a Florida bobcat and a python at the Big Cypress National Preserve in the Everglades.
Child collides with sloth on zip line in Costa Rican rainforest
A child zooming on a zip line through a rainforest in La Fortuna, Costa Rica collided into a sloth clinging to the cable on March 13.
A child zooming on a zip line through a rainforest in La Fortuna, Costa Rica collided into a sloth clinging to the cable on March 13.
Dozens of bald eagles in one spot in Minnesota captured in photo
A photo captured by Tim Alms, that’s now gone viral on social media, shows of dozens of eagles perched near Red Wing, Minnesota, a common sight in the Mississippi River Valley during the winter months.
A photo captured by Tim Alms, that’s now gone viral on social media, shows of dozens of eagles perched near Red Wing, Minnesota, a common sight in the Mississippi River Valley during the winter months.
Ticks survive 27 years in a lab, 8 without food, study shows
Scientists found a group of ticks that survived in a laboratory for 27 years including eight without food.
Scientists found a group of ticks that survived in a laboratory for 27 years including eight without food.



















