Coast Guard frees turtle from fishing line off NJ coast

A US Coast Guard crew freed a sea turtle that was entangled in fishing trap line off the coast of Cape May, New Jersey, on Thursday.

Coast Guard Frees Turtle From Fishing Line Off New Jersey
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The Coast Guard rescued a sea turtle entangled in a fishing trap line 11 miles southeast of Cape May on Thursday afternoon. Credit: US Coast Guard via Storyful

National Zoo’s panda Mei Xiang showing possible signs of pregnancy

Smithsonian’s National Zoo vets identified tissue consistent with fetal development during giant panda Mei Xiang’s ultrasound.

A bald eagle downed an EGLE drone, sending it into Lake Michigan

An Upper Peninsula bald eagle launched an airborne attack on a drone operated by a Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) pilot last month, tearing off a propeller and sending the aircraft to the bottom of Lake Michigan

Shark safety measures on Long Island
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Experts are working to keep people safe on Long Island after a series of shark sightings.

Wild emu caught wandering streets of Paterson

A wayward emu was taken to an animal shelter after it was captured while running through the streets of a northern New Jersey city.

Men arrested for illegal use of gill net to catch baby dolphin, redfish, snook, and bonnethead sharks

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission filed charges against two men for the unlawful use of a gill net, which they used to catch a baby dolphin and several species of fish.

Bears struck and killed by speeding drivers in Yosemite National Park

Officials at Yosemite National Park are urging drivers to slow down, because four bears have been struck by vehicles in recent weeks. 

Black bear euthanized after attack on man in garage of NJ home

Authorities say a black bear has been euthanized after an attack on an 82-year-old man in the garage of his North Jersey home last month.

Long Island beachgoers allowed back in water after no shark sightings

Two confirmed shark sightings in just a single day, one in Lido Beach and another in Atlantic Beach have prompted officials on Long Island to play it safe and remove everyone from the water on Saturday.

Meet the rat hunters: Dogs join the fight against NYC’s rodent problem

Rats have been an issue in New York City for as long as it has been a city, and despite the best efforts, won’t go away. FOX 5 NY takes a look at how some dogs are returning to their rat-hunting roots to help rid the city of this pesky problem.

On the hunt for rats in NYC
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Rats have been an issue in New York City for as long as it has been a city, and despite the best efforts, won?t go away. FOX 5 NY takes a look at how some dogs are returning to their rat-hunting roots to help rid the city of this pesky problem.

8-year-old girl attacked by fox in N.J.

An 8-year-old was treated at a hospital after she was attacked by a fox in central New Jersey, police said.

8-year-old girl bitten by fox in New Jersey
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An 8-year-old was treated at a hospital after she was attacked by a fox in Essex County, police said.

Wildlife Conservation Society apologizes for putting man on display in Monkey House in 1906

The organization that runs New York's Bronx Zoo is apologizing for racism in the zoo's past, including putting Ota Benga, a central African man, on display in the Monkey House in 1906.

Raccoon goes swimming in backyard pool

A Toronto couple spotted a water-loving raccoon exploring their backyard pool.