Food bank helps feed hungry pets during pandemic
The nonprofit Nobody Starves on Long Island helps feed pets and rescue animals.
The nonprofit Nobody Starves on Long Island helps feed pets and rescue animals.
Bug experts dismiss worry about US 'murder hornets' as hype
While its nickname exaggerates the human health threat, experts said this hornet is especially big.
While its nickname exaggerates the human health threat, experts said this hornet is especially big.
Woman killed by alligator in South Carolina was doing homeowner's nails
The woman attacked and killed by an alligator in a gated community along the South Carolina coast was visiting the homeowner to do her nails and was trying to touch the animal when it grabbed her, authorities said.
The woman attacked and killed by an alligator in a gated community along the South Carolina coast was visiting the homeowner to do her nails and was trying to touch the animal when it grabbed her, authorities said.
Pandemic puts Thai tourism elephants out of work
With scant numbers of foreign visitors, commercial elephant camps and sanctuaries lack funds for their upkeep and have sent more than 100 of the animals trudging as far as 150 kilometers (95 miles) back to their homes.
With scant numbers of foreign visitors, commercial elephant camps and sanctuaries lack funds for their upkeep and have sent more than 100 of the animals trudging as far as 150 kilometers (95 miles) back to their homes.
Whale shark swims right next to boat off Siesta Key
Boaters out on the water this week were greeted with an incredible surprise: a large whale shark that swam right next to their boat.
Boaters out on the water this week were greeted with an incredible surprise: a large whale shark that swam right next to their boat.
'Murder Hornets,' with sting that can kill, land in US
The world's largest hornet, a 2-inch killer dubbed the "Murder Hornet" with an appetite for honey bees, has been found in Washington state, where entomologists were making plans to wipe it out.
The world's largest hornet, a 2-inch killer dubbed the "Murder Hornet" with an appetite for honey bees, has been found in Washington state, where entomologists were making plans to wipe it out.
Deadly Asian hornets appear in U.S. for first time
Deadly hornets from Asia that measure up to 2 inches long and can wipe out entire honey bee colonies within hours have been spotted for the first time in the U.S.
Deadly hornets from Asia that measure up to 2 inches long and can wipe out entire honey bee colonies within hours have been spotted for the first time in the U.S.
Asia's 'murder hornet' lands in US for first time
Beekeepers are fretting about a deadly threat from Asia.
Beekeepers are fretting about a deadly threat from Asia.
Deputies: Woman killed in alligator attack at South Carolina pond
Deputies in South Carolina shot and killed an alligator that fatally attacked a woman on Friday, authorities said.
Deputies in South Carolina shot and killed an alligator that fatally attacked a woman on Friday, authorities said.
Bird-watching soars amid COVID-19 as Americans head outdoors
Netflix? That's old news. More people are turning their gaze outside and taking up amateur bird-watching as the pandemic drags on. Interest in birding has soared in recent weeks as bored Americans notice a fascinating world just outside their door.
Netflix? That's old news. More people are turning their gaze outside and taking up amateur bird-watching as the pandemic drags on. Interest in birding has soared in recent weeks as bored Americans notice a fascinating world just outside their door.
Spend some time video chatting with these spotted garden eels in Japan who are forgetting humans
The aquarium is worried about the creatures as the pandemic has made it so visitors can’t see the eels in person.
The aquarium is worried about the creatures as the pandemic has made it so visitors can’t see the eels in person.
New Jersey parks, golf courses can reopen Saturday, Murphy says
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced on Wednesday that he will sign an executive order to reopen state parks and allow golf courses and county parks to reopen at sunrise on Saturday, May 2. The governor said that social distancing rules will remain in effect.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced on Wednesday that he will sign an executive order to reopen state parks and allow golf courses and county parks to reopen at sunrise on Saturday, May 2. The governor said that social distancing rules will remain in effect.
More animals test positive at Bronx Zoo
Officials at the Bronx Zoo have announced that a total of eight lions and tigers have tested positive for COVID-19.
Officials at the Bronx Zoo have announced that a total of eight lions and tigers have tested positive for COVID-19.
Scientists name new snake species after Salazar Slytherin from Harry Potter
Named Trimeresurus salazar, the new species is a member of the subgenus Trimeresurus.
Named Trimeresurus salazar, the new species is a member of the subgenus Trimeresurus.
Vulnerable sea turtles flourishing during coronavirus restrictions in Florida
In an April 18 Facebook post, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center said that its staff had discovered 79 leatherback and loggerhead turtle nests on a 9.5-mile stretch of beach that encompasses Juno Beach.
In an April 18 Facebook post, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center said that its staff had discovered 79 leatherback and loggerhead turtle nests on a 9.5-mile stretch of beach that encompasses Juno Beach.
Pig leads police officers on 45-minute pursuit before capture
The incident on Friday and was caught on body-cam footage by responding officers of the Stamford Police Department.
The incident on Friday and was caught on body-cam footage by responding officers of the Stamford Police Department.
Zebra gives birth to rare 'zonkey' foal after mating with donkey in Kenya
After a zebra mated with a donkey in a Kenyan community, the result was an unusual -- and adorable -- "zonkey" foal.
After a zebra mated with a donkey in a Kenyan community, the result was an unusual -- and adorable -- "zonkey" foal.
Houston officer provides police escort for ducklings searching for their mother
In a scene that sounds like it came from the book ‘Make Way for Ducklings,’ a Houston police officer provided an escort for ducklings trying to find their mom.
In a scene that sounds like it came from the book ‘Make Way for Ducklings,’ a Houston police officer provided an escort for ducklings trying to find their mom.
Young koala Elsa celebrates first Easter at Australian Reptile Park
Elsa the koala celebrated her first Easter in a video released by the Australian Reptile Park on April 11.
Elsa the koala celebrated her first Easter in a video released by the Australian Reptile Park on April 11.
No, mosquitoes cannot spread COVID-19
There is no evidence that mosquitoes can transmit the COVID-19 virus. But it's not all good news.
There is no evidence that mosquitoes can transmit the COVID-19 virus. But it's not all good news.