Cicadas underground for 17 years to emerge this spring
A brood of cicadas, the flying insects known for their deafening buzz, are expected to emerge in New York, New Jersey and other East Coast states this spring.
A brood of cicadas, the flying insects known for their deafening buzz, are expected to emerge in New York, New Jersey and other East Coast states this spring.
Critically endangered antelopes born at Florida zoo
Two critically endangered eastern bongo antelopes calves are the newest residents at the Jacksonville Zoo. There are only an estimated 47 to 140 bongos left in the wild, the zoo said.
Two critically endangered eastern bongo antelopes calves are the newest residents at the Jacksonville Zoo. There are only an estimated 47 to 140 bongos left in the wild, the zoo said.
Global shark populations have declined more than 70% since 1970, researchers say
When marine biologist Stuart Sandin talks about sharks, it sounds like he’s describing Jedis of the ocean. “They are terrific predators, fast swimmers and they have amazing senses — they can detect any disturbance in the ocean from great distance,” such as smells or tiny changes in water currents.
When marine biologist Stuart Sandin talks about sharks, it sounds like he’s describing Jedis of the ocean. “They are terrific predators, fast swimmers and they have amazing senses — they can detect any disturbance in the ocean from great distance,” such as smells or tiny changes in water currents.
Brood X: Billions of cicadas set to emerge in eastern US after 17 years
Brood X, the largest and most widespread brood of cicadas in the U.S., is set to emerge from the ground this spring after 17 years.
Brood X, the largest and most widespread brood of cicadas in the U.S., is set to emerge from the ground this spring after 17 years.
Researchers discover new whale species in the Gulf of Mexico
Scientists have been tracking this specific animal since the late 1990s but only now have determined the whale is completely unique and in a species of its own.
Scientists have been tracking this specific animal since the late 1990s but only now have determined the whale is completely unique and in a species of its own.
Researchers studying if humans can transmit COVID to wild animals
Researchers are looking into the potential for COVID-19 transmission from humans to both domestic and wild animals.
Researchers are looking into the potential for COVID-19 transmission from humans to both domestic and wild animals.
Great white shark bites boat in Gulf waters off Tampa Bay
The boaters were fishing about 65 miles off the coast of the Tampa Bay area when a massive great white shark approached, taking a bite out of one of their boat's motors.
The boaters were fishing about 65 miles off the coast of the Tampa Bay area when a massive great white shark approached, taking a bite out of one of their boat's motors.
Lawmaker hopes 'Bigfoot' hunting season draws tourists
Oklahoma state Rep. Justin Humphrey says a Bigfoot hunting season will boost visitors to his "beautiful part of the state."
Oklahoma state Rep. Justin Humphrey says a Bigfoot hunting season will boost visitors to his "beautiful part of the state."
Judge orders 'Tiger King' zoo to turn over big cats to federal government
A federal judge in Oklahoma has ordered the new owners of a zoo featured in Netflix’s “Tiger King” to turn over all the lion and tiger cubs in their possession, along with the animals' mothers, to the federal government.
A federal judge in Oklahoma has ordered the new owners of a zoo featured in Netflix’s “Tiger King” to turn over all the lion and tiger cubs in their possession, along with the animals' mothers, to the federal government.
Newborn baby giraffe dies at Nashville zoo after being stepped on by her mother
The Nashville Zoo is mourning the loss of its newborn Masai giraffe after the baby was accidentally stepped on by her mother.
The Nashville Zoo is mourning the loss of its newborn Masai giraffe after the baby was accidentally stepped on by her mother.
$5,000 reward offered for information on who scraped 'TRUMP' into manatee's back
Someone scraped the word "TRUMP" into the back of a Nature Coast manatee, and now federal investigators are trying to figure out who did it.
Someone scraped the word "TRUMP" into the back of a Nature Coast manatee, and now federal investigators are trying to figure out who did it.
Nesting pairs of bald eagles now found in every New Jersey county
Nesting pairs of bald eagles were found last year in all 21 New Jersey counties, something never before documented.
Nesting pairs of bald eagles were found last year in all 21 New Jersey counties, something never before documented.
Treasure hunter pleads guilty to digging in cemetery at Yellowstone National Park
Rodrick Dow Craythorn of Syracuse, Utah, has pleaded guilty to illegally digging in a cemetery in Yellowstone National Park in search of hidden treasure.
Rodrick Dow Craythorn of Syracuse, Utah, has pleaded guilty to illegally digging in a cemetery in Yellowstone National Park in search of hidden treasure.
Trump administration scales back protections of American wild bird species
The Trump administration on Tuesday finalized changes that weaken the government's enforcement powers under a century-old law protecting most American wild bird species, brushing aside warnings that billions of birds could die as a result.
The Trump administration on Tuesday finalized changes that weaken the government's enforcement powers under a century-old law protecting most American wild bird species, brushing aside warnings that billions of birds could die as a result.
Pongo the giraffe euthanized at Zoo Miami
"He will be terribly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him and the privilege of working with him."
"He will be terribly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him and the privilege of working with him."
Murmuration of starlings mesmerize crowds in small Marin County strip mall
Technically, the term murmuration refers to the bizarre-looking feat when hundreds, sometimes thousands, of starlings fly in swooping, intricately coordinated patterns through the sky. As for what it looks like? A massive swarm of shape-shifting black birds flying in unison among the clouds.
Technically, the term murmuration refers to the bizarre-looking feat when hundreds, sometimes thousands, of starlings fly in swooping, intricately coordinated patterns through the sky. As for what it looks like? A massive swarm of shape-shifting black birds flying in unison among the clouds.
New York's 750-mile Empire State Trail completed
A 750-mile trail spanning New York state that is expected to attract millions of cyclists, hikers, and runners every year is complete. The mostly off-road trail runs north from New York City through the Hudson and Champlain Valleys to Canada and from Albany to Buffalo along the Erie Canal.
A 750-mile trail spanning New York state that is expected to attract millions of cyclists, hikers, and runners every year is complete. The mostly off-road trail runs north from New York City through the Hudson and Champlain Valleys to Canada and from Albany to Buffalo along the Erie Canal.
Aggressive squirrels terrorizing Queens neighborhood
Highly aggressive squirrels are running amok in a neighborhood in Queens and have even attacked residents.
Highly aggressive squirrels are running amok in a neighborhood in Queens and have even attacked residents.
The Wildlife Conservation Society's top photos of 2020
The Wildlife Conservation Society, the organization that works to saves wildlife and manages the Bronx Zoo and other wildlife parks, is out with its top images of 2020.
The Wildlife Conservation Society, the organization that works to saves wildlife and manages the Bronx Zoo and other wildlife parks, is out with its top images of 2020.
Frozen whale on LBI challenge to remove from beach
Authorities say the carcass of a dead humpback whale washed ashore at a New Jersey beach on Christmas after a storm.
Authorities say the carcass of a dead humpback whale washed ashore at a New Jersey beach on Christmas after a storm.