US bans swimming with Hawaii's protected spinner dolphins
The new rule Tuesday is meant to protect the nocturnal animals from people seeking close encounters with the playful species.
The new rule Tuesday is meant to protect the nocturnal animals from people seeking close encounters with the playful species.
Illinois man dies of rabies after contact with bat, declining treatment
An Illinois man has died from rabies. It was the first human case of rabies in the state since 1954.
An Illinois man has died from rabies. It was the first human case of rabies in the state since 1954.
Fat Bear Week 2021: Pick your favorite chubby bear in this year's bracket
Who is the fattest bear at Katmai National Park in Alaska? It's time to decide during Fat Bear Week.
Who is the fattest bear at Katmai National Park in Alaska? It's time to decide during Fat Bear Week.
Goats found wandering in Buckhead part of work detail
A busy sidewalk in Buckhead became a temporary petting zoo on Monday as FOX 5 Atlanta followed a herd of goats that escaped from a worksite.
A busy sidewalk in Buckhead became a temporary petting zoo on Monday as FOX 5 Atlanta followed a herd of goats that escaped from a worksite.
Florida woman, 74, injured while rescuing pet dog during gator attack
The 74-year-old said she was walking her dog near a Florida lake when she removed the leash for 'Nala' to play in the water. That's when the gator attack happened, and the Florida woman jumped in to help. She didn't walk away without her own injuries.
The 74-year-old said she was walking her dog near a Florida lake when she removed the leash for 'Nala' to play in the water. That's when the gator attack happened, and the Florida woman jumped in to help. She didn't walk away without her own injuries.
'It's pretty wild': Idaho hunter finds remains of man missing for 53 years
Raymond Jones was last seen on Sept. 7, 1968, while bow hunting for mountain goats in central Idaho. His remains were found on Friday.
Raymond Jones was last seen on Sept. 7, 1968, while bow hunting for mountain goats in central Idaho. His remains were found on Friday.
Betty Reid Soskin: Oldest active National Park Service ranger turns 100
Betty Reid Soskin is known as being a civil rights activist, musician and pioneering businesswoman and was also awarded a commemorative coin personally presented to her by President Barack Obama in 2016 for being the oldest ranger in the park service.
Betty Reid Soskin is known as being a civil rights activist, musician and pioneering businesswoman and was also awarded a commemorative coin personally presented to her by President Barack Obama in 2016 for being the oldest ranger in the park service.
Squish on sight: State officials urging residents to kill Instagram-worthy insect
State officials are pleading with residents to squish a beautiful yet invasive species of insect due to it wreaking havoc on local flora.
State officials are pleading with residents to squish a beautiful yet invasive species of insect due to it wreaking havoc on local flora.
Swarm of bees kill more than 60 endangered penguins in South Africa
More than 60 endangered African penguins were apparently killed by a swarm of bees in South Africa last week, in what bird conservationists described as an unusual occurrence.
More than 60 endangered African penguins were apparently killed by a swarm of bees in South Africa last week, in what bird conservationists described as an unusual occurrence.
Spider monkey named 'J' smuggled into U.S. now living at Brevard Zoo
A 5-month-old black-handed spider monkey named ‘J’ is making his home at the zoo after authorities say someone was caught attempting to smuggle the animal into the country.
A 5-month-old black-handed spider monkey named ‘J’ is making his home at the zoo after authorities say someone was caught attempting to smuggle the animal into the country.
Schumer calls for federal help to kill mosquitoes in NY amid cases of West Nile Virus
"New York is itching to end this mosquito problem and we are going to provide the dollars so we can scratch that itch," Schumer said.
"New York is itching to end this mosquito problem and we are going to provide the dollars so we can scratch that itch," Schumer said.
Singapore zoo: Panda father celebrates gender reveal party
Keepers at a Singapore zoo have confirmed that the first panda cub to be born there is a male, and they enlisted the help of proud dad Kai Kai to help spread the word.
Keepers at a Singapore zoo have confirmed that the first panda cub to be born there is a male, and they enlisted the help of proud dad Kai Kai to help spread the word.
Reviving the mammoth raises questions of ethics, consequences
A private company is aiming to revive the woolly mammoth, raising questions about ethics and unintended consequences.
A private company is aiming to revive the woolly mammoth, raising questions about ethics and unintended consequences.
Baby giraffe: Oklahoma zoo welcomes healthy female calf
The Oklahoma City Zoo welcomed the newest adorable addition to their animal family, a healthy and tall female baby giraffe.
The Oklahoma City Zoo welcomed the newest adorable addition to their animal family, a healthy and tall female baby giraffe.
Hundreds of carp dead in Michigan had herpes, DNR says
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said it has identified the cause of death of hundreds of fish in Lake Orion.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said it has identified the cause of death of hundreds of fish in Lake Orion.
Lions, tigers at National Zoo test 'presumptive positive' for COVID-19
Six African lions, a Sumatran tiger, and two Amur tigers have tested presumptive positive for the virus that causes COVID-19 at the Smithsonian's National Zoo.
Six African lions, a Sumatran tiger, and two Amur tigers have tested presumptive positive for the virus that causes COVID-19 at the Smithsonian's National Zoo.
WATCH: Herd of manatees gather at Florida shore near beachgoers
"Once a lifetime experience."
"Once a lifetime experience."
Hundreds of migrating songbirds crashing into NYC skyscrapers
Hundreds of birds migrating through New York City this week have died after crashing into the city’s glass towers.
Hundreds of birds migrating through New York City this week have died after crashing into the city’s glass towers.
Video: Alaska National Guard rescues hunter mauled by grizzly bear
The Alaska Air National Guard rescued a 39-year-old bear-mauling victim at Wrangell-St. Elias Park in Alaska, as seen in footage posted on Sept. 15.
The Alaska Air National Guard rescued a 39-year-old bear-mauling victim at Wrangell-St. Elias Park in Alaska, as seen in footage posted on Sept. 15.
Jellyfish swims into Texas man's flooded yard after Nicholas dumps rain
A jellyfish was spotted swimming on Sept. 14 in a flooded yard on Galveston Island in Texas after Nicholas made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane.
A jellyfish was spotted swimming on Sept. 14 in a flooded yard on Galveston Island in Texas after Nicholas made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane.



















