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.
Wisconsin governor orders several state parks, forests and recreation areas closed
Citing unprecedented crowds, litter and vandalism, Gov. Tony Evers ordered the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to close 40 state parks, forests and recreation areas to protect the health and safety of visitors amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Citing unprecedented crowds, litter and vandalism, Gov. Tony Evers ordered the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to close 40 state parks, forests and recreation areas to protect the health and safety of visitors amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Toronto Zoo takes precautions after Bronx Zoo tiger gets COVID-19
No one who works at the Toronto Zoo has tested positive for the disease and no animals are exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19.
No one who works at the Toronto Zoo has tested positive for the disease and no animals are exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19.
Tiger at Bronx Zoo tests positive for coronavirus
A tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for the new coronavirus.
A tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Grand Canyon National Park closed due to COVID-19 pandemic
Officials with the National Park Service say Grand Canyon National Park will be closed until further notice.
Officials with the National Park Service say Grand Canyon National Park will be closed until further notice.
Yosemite, Alcatraz, Yellowstone among national parks closed; social distancing difficult in winter
Social distancing is difficult in winter time when a lot of visitors congregate at a few popular locations.
Social distancing is difficult in winter time when a lot of visitors congregate at a few popular locations.
NYPD turns to wild mustangs for next crop of mounted unit
For the first time ever the NYPD has partnered with the Federal Bureau of Land Management to acquire the next class of NYPD’s four-legged finest from public lands out west.
For the first time ever the NYPD has partnered with the Federal Bureau of Land Management to acquire the next class of NYPD’s four-legged finest from public lands out west.
How the NYPD is using wild mustangs to supplement its mounted units
Take a look at how the NYPD is partnering with the Federal Bureau of Land Management to acquire wild mustangs to become the next class of the NYPD?s mounted units.
Take a look at how the NYPD is partnering with the Federal Bureau of Land Management to acquire wild mustangs to become the next class of the NYPD?s mounted units.
Pelican in Florida Keys plucks phone from woman's hand after mistaking it for food, wildlife experts say
A juvenile brown pelican is recovering down in the Florida Keys after using its beak to steal a cell phone from a woman’s hand and swallowing it. Wildlife officials said it probably thought it was food, which demonstrates the dangers of feeding wild animals.
A juvenile brown pelican is recovering down in the Florida Keys after using its beak to steal a cell phone from a woman’s hand and swallowing it. Wildlife officials said it probably thought it was food, which demonstrates the dangers of feeding wild animals.
After dolphins found dead, reward for information increased to $54,000
NOAA and agency partners increase will reward more than $50,000 for any information leading to the deaths of two dolphins.
NOAA and agency partners increase will reward more than $50,000 for any information leading to the deaths of two dolphins.