Humpback whale spotted in Hudson River off Manhattan

A humpback whale was spotted swimming in the Hudson River off Manhattan and may still be in the area.

Unsold Long Island oysters being brought to sanctuaries

The market for fresh oysters on Long Island has collapsed. Growers have hundreds of thousands of unsold oysters.

Officials issue alert as coyotes make new home on Long Island

People on Long Island are on alert for coyotes after several have been spotted in Nassau County and in Queens.

Gorillas enjoy morning playtime at Zoo Atlanta

A family of gorillas was spotted in its behind-the-scenes night area on November 27 full of energy as the primates prepared for their day.

Security footage: Pair of aging birds stolen from California zoo

Security footage shows someone cutting the lock from the aviary doors, capturing the two birds and putting them into a duffel bag before leaving, authorities said. The motive for the theft is unknown.

Startled deer steals hunter's rifle, absconds with firearm stuck in antlers

A hunter in the Czech Republic suffered a strange encounter with a deer last Friday when the animal managed to abscond with a rifle that was slung over his shoulder.

Dead mink rise from their graves in Denmark

Danish authorities say the gases from the decaying bodies of the culled mammals are pushing them to the surface.

Owl found in Rockefeller Center Christmas tree set free

A small owl found inside the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was set free by the wildlife center where it had been convalescing.

Squirrel gets drunk after eating fermented pears outside Minnesota woman's home

A woman in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota got a video of a squirrel outside her home who accidentally got a little tipsy from eating fermented pears. 

Owl found in Rockefeller Center tree to be released back to wild

A tiny owl that was found dehydrated and hungry in the branches of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is eating its way back to good health and is set to be released back into the wild Saturday.