Australian researchers name vibrant rainbow insect in honor of RuPaul
Australia’s national science agency paid tribute to RuPaul by naming a fly after the drag queen, according to a press release dated September 15, while other newly discovered insect names reference Pokemon and Digimon Adventure.
Australia’s national science agency paid tribute to RuPaul by naming a fly after the drag queen, according to a press release dated September 15, while other newly discovered insect names reference Pokemon and Digimon Adventure.
Nearly all gorillas at Atlanta’s zoo test positive for COVID
Just days after Zoo Atlanta announced the first positive tests, at least 18 of the zoo's 20 gorillas are now positive for COVID-19.
Just days after Zoo Atlanta announced the first positive tests, at least 18 of the zoo's 20 gorillas are now positive for COVID-19.
Woolly mammoth resurrection? Scientists say it's in process
Funding for the project reportedly comes from investors ranging from Climate Capital to Winklevoss twins.
Funding for the project reportedly comes from investors ranging from Climate Capital to Winklevoss twins.
'Do better': Photographer captures grizzly bear cub with discarded face mask
Photographer Jonathan Kuiper spotted a grizzly bear cub chewing a discarded face mask this summer in the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.
Photographer Jonathan Kuiper spotted a grizzly bear cub chewing a discarded face mask this summer in the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.
Okefenokee Joe, an alligator believed to be as old as WWII, passes away
An alligator believed to have lived in a Georgia swamp since World War II passed away this summer, researchers announced last week.
An alligator believed to have lived in a Georgia swamp since World War II passed away this summer, researchers announced last week.
World's oldest living male gorilla tests positive for COVID-19 virus
Multiple gorillas at Zoo Atlanta, including the world's oldest living male gorilla, have tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.
Multiple gorillas at Zoo Atlanta, including the world's oldest living male gorilla, have tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.
Alligator swims up to woman, tries to bite paddleboard at Central Florida park
"Gator tried to eat my board. Someone has been feeding him and made him very dangerous. He was a big boy," she captioned one of the videos.
"Gator tried to eat my board. Someone has been feeding him and made him very dangerous. He was a big boy," she captioned one of the videos.
WATCH: Wolf bites grizzly bear in the butt
A video of a wolf biting a grizzly bear on the butt at Yellowstone National Park has gone viral.
A video of a wolf biting a grizzly bear on the butt at Yellowstone National Park has gone viral.
Great blue heron devours rat in Central Park
Twitter user @BirdCentralPark captured a dramatic nature video of a great blue heron gulping down a massive rat in Central Park over the weekend.
Twitter user @BirdCentralPark captured a dramatic nature video of a great blue heron gulping down a massive rat in Central Park over the weekend.
Nervous otter pups get swimming lesson at botanical gardens
A group of otters were ready to jump in for a swim, but some of the younger pups weren't as eager. It took more than a minute, but the more experienced otters ended up somewhat impatient and took charge.
A group of otters were ready to jump in for a swim, but some of the younger pups weren't as eager. It took more than a minute, but the more experienced otters ended up somewhat impatient and took charge.
Baby American Alligators hatch at Gatorland in Orlando
While this is the first baby alligators of the season, more are hatching every day, Gatorland added. Dozens hatch at the park each year.
While this is the first baby alligators of the season, more are hatching every day, Gatorland added. Dozens hatch at the park each year.
Dolphin rescued after getting 'pushed into' canal by Hurricane Ida
A young dolphin was rescued and released back into the wild Sunday after Hurricane Ida pushed the mammal into a canal in Slidell, Louisiana.
A young dolphin was rescued and released back into the wild Sunday after Hurricane Ida pushed the mammal into a canal in Slidell, Louisiana.
Giant panda twins celebrate birthday at Zoo Atlanta
Giant panda twins Ya Lun and Xi Lun turned 4-years-old on September 3, 2020 and celebrated with panda-perfect birthday surprises at Zoo Atlanta.
Giant panda twins Ya Lun and Xi Lun turned 4-years-old on September 3, 2020 and celebrated with panda-perfect birthday surprises at Zoo Atlanta.
'Who lassoed this shark?' Family cuts shark loose from rope off Florida coast
The video has racked up thousands of views on social media – and lots of praise for Torres and his family.
The video has racked up thousands of views on social media – and lots of praise for Torres and his family.
South Carolina alligator attack on woman ends after neighbor whacks reptile with shovel
A South Carolina woman was rescued by a neighbor Thursday morning during a violent alligator attack in the state, authorities said. The neighbor's weapon of choice: a shovel.
A South Carolina woman was rescued by a neighbor Thursday morning during a violent alligator attack in the state, authorities said. The neighbor's weapon of choice: a shovel.
With no tourist handouts, hungry Bali monkeys are raiding homes
Deprived of their preferred food source — the bananas, peanuts and other goodies brought in by tourists now kept away by the coronavirus — hungry monkeys on the resort island of Bali have taken to raiding villagers’ homes in their search for something tasty.
Deprived of their preferred food source — the bananas, peanuts and other goodies brought in by tourists now kept away by the coronavirus — hungry monkeys on the resort island of Bali have taken to raiding villagers’ homes in their search for something tasty.
NYPD's new beekeeper removes swarm of 10,000 on first day on job
On his first day on the job, the NYPD's newest beekeeper was called to Midtown Manhattan for a large swarm of bees.
On his first day on the job, the NYPD's newest beekeeper was called to Midtown Manhattan for a large swarm of bees.
Sea turtle hatchlings scurry across North Carolina beach on their way to the ocean
Video captured the moment dozens of tiny sea turtle hatchlings emerged from their nest on a North Carolina beach.
Video captured the moment dozens of tiny sea turtle hatchlings emerged from their nest on a North Carolina beach.
Saving Atlantic right whales: NOAA weighs new rules for fishing gear
Federal ocean regulators are considering new rules to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales, which number only about 360, from getting trapped in fishing gear.
Federal ocean regulators are considering new rules to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales, which number only about 360, from getting trapped in fishing gear.
Breaching dolphins treat paddleboarders to up-close show
Paddleboarders in southern England got a surprise when a pod of dolphins started breaching only a few yards away.
Paddleboarders in southern England got a surprise when a pod of dolphins started breaching only a few yards away.