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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bear swipes Amazon package from Connecticut home
A bear was caught in the act, stealing a package of toilet paper that was delivered to a Connecticut residence.
2 orphaned manatees being nursed at SeaWorld Orlando
Life without a mom isn’t easy. These calves have a lot of growing to do before they are healthy enough to be released back into the wild.
Tropical stork lands in Staten Island, dies after eating litter
A wood stork typically seen in tropical and subtropical regions migrated to New York City but died 10 days after it was first spotted on Staten Island.
Sharks spotted 200 yards from shores of Southampton
Sharks! Police on Long Island shared video of a group of sharks just yards off the shores of the Hamptons.
Family asks Cincinnati Zoo to name newborn sloth after their late 1-year-old son
A family wants the Cincinnati Zoo to name its newborn sloth after their late son who died earlier this year and adored his sloth stuffed animal.
Nassau County beaches will fly shark warning flag
Nassau County officials say it is important to make beachgoers aware of marine life close to the shore especially after a record 26 shark sightings so far this year.
1st 2021 murder hornet sighting confirmed: Here’s what you need to know
A live murder hornet was found on Wednesday in Washington State, the first sighting of the deadly insect of the 2021 season.
VIDEO: Alligator stops traffic while casually crossing busy Orlando road
The video racked up over 200,000 views.
Another shark spotted near beach in Nassau County
Lifeguards spotted a shark around 10:45 a.m. at Lido Beach West, prompting them to close the beach to swimming.