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.
Feral pigs flummox Puerto Rico, infiltrate communities
Thousands of Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs are snorting and squealing their way across Puerto Rico in what many fear has become an unstoppable quest to eat and reproduce on an island struggling to stop them.
Thousands of Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs are snorting and squealing their way across Puerto Rico in what many fear has become an unstoppable quest to eat and reproduce on an island struggling to stop them.
Under spending bill, Plum Island could be cleaned up, conserved
Plum Island, a mysterious piece of land in Long Island Sound, for years has housed a government animal disease research facility.
Plum Island, a mysterious piece of land in Long Island Sound, for years has housed a government animal disease research facility.
Man mauled to death by pet hippo he described as 'like a son'
Victim said he had 'a relationship with the most dangerous animal in Africa'
Victim said he had 'a relationship with the most dangerous animal in Africa'
Appeals court upholds ruling over Bronx Zoo elephant
An appellate court has upheld a lower court’s ruling dismissing a petition from an animal rights group for an elephant in the Bronx Zoo to get human-like rights and be moved to a sanctuary.
An appellate court has upheld a lower court’s ruling dismissing a petition from an animal rights group for an elephant in the Bronx Zoo to get human-like rights and be moved to a sanctuary.
Woman hears rustling in Christmas tree, finds raccoon inside
Aubrey Iacobelli had thought a cat had made its way into her Christmas tree when she was awoken by rustling early in the morning, only to find it was actually a large raccoon.
Aubrey Iacobelli had thought a cat had made its way into her Christmas tree when she was awoken by rustling early in the morning, only to find it was actually a large raccoon.
Florida golfer snatches ball stuck on alligator's tail
Here's a problem only golfers in Florida would face: how to retrieve a ball stuck on a gator's tail on the golf course.
Here's a problem only golfers in Florida would face: how to retrieve a ball stuck on a gator's tail on the golf course.
Second young elephant dies from virus at upstate NY zoo
A second young elephant has died at a central New York zoo despite frantic efforts by staff to combat a lethal virus.
A second young elephant has died at a central New York zoo despite frantic efforts by staff to combat a lethal virus.
COVID-19 pandemic hits bird populations across region
The year 2020 has been for the birds, but it's also had a major impact on birds themselves.
The year 2020 has been for the birds, but it's also had a major impact on birds themselves.
Snow leopard tests positive for coronavirus at Kentucky zoo
A snow leopard at a Kentucky zoo is the first in the U.S. to test positive for the coronavirus.
A snow leopard at a Kentucky zoo is the first in the U.S. to test positive for the coronavirus.
Baby elephant at zoo in Syracuse dies suddenly
A baby elephant at a Syracuse zoo died from a virus just before his second birthday. Ajay, an Asian elephant calf, died on Wednesday.
A baby elephant at a Syracuse zoo died from a virus just before his second birthday. Ajay, an Asian elephant calf, died on Wednesday.
Puppy rescued from alligator's jaws becomes newest 'deputy dog' for Florida sheriff's office
A tiny puppy whose owner rescued him from an alligator's jaws is now a "deputy dog" for a Florida sheriff's office.
A tiny puppy whose owner rescued him from an alligator's jaws is now a "deputy dog" for a Florida sheriff's office.