Father chokes coyote to death after it attacks young child in New Hampshire
Authorities said the father went into protection mode and suffocated the animal.
Authorities said the father went into protection mode and suffocated the animal.
Yosemite’s ‘firefall’ returns for two weeks this February
Yosemite's Horsetail Fall will light up with bright orange and red hues that resemble cascading fire for a few days in February.
Yosemite's Horsetail Fall will light up with bright orange and red hues that resemble cascading fire for a few days in February.
Denver Zoo hippo plays with a big ball
A zoo shared a video of a hippo playing with a big ball.
A zoo shared a video of a hippo playing with a big ball.
Massive underwater tire reef near Guam to be cleaned up; failed to attract fish
A project to create an artificial reef out of discarded car tires didn't work out as planned.
A project to create an artificial reef out of discarded car tires didn't work out as planned.
Venomous scorpion secretly lives with family for a week after stowing away in their luggage
This might be one of the most memorable souvenirs ever.
This might be one of the most memorable souvenirs ever.
'Amazing': New embryo created of nearly extinct rhino species
Researchers say they have successfully created another embryo of the nearly extinct northern white rhino in a global effort to keep the species alive. Just two animals remain, and both are female.
Researchers say they have successfully created another embryo of the nearly extinct northern white rhino in a global effort to keep the species alive. Just two animals remain, and both are female.
Firefighters give water to koala and her baby on Kangaroo Island
Firefighters came across two koalas—a mother and baby—in need of water on Kangaroo Island in Australia.
Firefighters came across two koalas—a mother and baby—in need of water on Kangaroo Island in Australia.
6-year-old boy creates clay koalas to raise money for Australian animals affected by wildfires
A 6-year-old boy in Massachusetts is doing his part to help save animals affected by the devastating wildfires in Australia.
A 6-year-old boy in Massachusetts is doing his part to help save animals affected by the devastating wildfires in Australia.
How the popularity of almonds is affecting bees nationwide
Scientists are sounding the alarm that the exploding popularity of the almond industry is putting a huge strain on honeybees.
Scientists are sounding the alarm that the exploding popularity of the almond industry is putting a huge strain on honeybees.
Pigeon dies after having cowboy hat glued on its head, rescue group says
One of several pigeons spotted in Las Vegas last year wearing tiny cowboy hats has died, according to a local rescue group.
One of several pigeons spotted in Las Vegas last year wearing tiny cowboy hats has died, according to a local rescue group.
Zoo Atlanta gorillas have fun swinging behind the scenes
Several gorillas had Zoo Atlanta had some fun swinging around behind the scenes in their indoor area.
Several gorillas had Zoo Atlanta had some fun swinging around behind the scenes in their indoor area.
How trained falcons control nuisance birds
Erik Swanson is a falconer. He trains raptors for an hour and a half every single day.
Erik Swanson is a falconer. He trains raptors for an hour and a half every single day.
Australian government pledges $50 million in aid for wildlife affected by bushfire crisis
Australia's government is allocating $50 million to help wildlife affected in the bushfire crisis.
Australia's government is allocating $50 million to help wildlife affected in the bushfire crisis.
Golfers beat baby opossum with clubs, leaving animal blind, rescuers say
A wildlife rehab center in South Carolina says golfers beat a baby opossum with golf clubs, leaving the 2-pound animal blind and with a broken jaw.
A wildlife rehab center in South Carolina says golfers beat a baby opossum with golf clubs, leaving the 2-pound animal blind and with a broken jaw.
Fisherman catches 350-pound fish near southwest Florida, researchers confirm it's 'a big old fish'
The FWC said that this particular fish is the oldest specimen of its kind that they’ve studied
The FWC said that this particular fish is the oldest specimen of its kind that they’ve studied
Bull elk wows visitors at national park in Colorado
Rocky Mountain National Park encompasses 415 square miles of wilderness. Some tourists got an amazing look at one of the park's residents: a beautiful bull elk.
Rocky Mountain National Park encompasses 415 square miles of wilderness. Some tourists got an amazing look at one of the park's residents: a beautiful bull elk.
Stinky surprise: Skunk gets stuck in Mill Valley dryer vent
The homeowners said the skunk had been rambling under the house for a few days, before choosing the dryer vent as his exit route.
The homeowners said the skunk had been rambling under the house for a few days, before choosing the dryer vent as his exit route.
Preservationists want to stop expansion plans at Liberty National
Caven Point, on the edge of Jersey City, across the Hudson River from New York City, with views of the Statue of Liberty, boasts a mile-long stretch of beach that can feel light years away from the hustle and bustle of urban life.
Caven Point, on the edge of Jersey City, across the Hudson River from New York City, with views of the Statue of Liberty, boasts a mile-long stretch of beach that can feel light years away from the hustle and bustle of urban life.
Koala-sniffing dog aids in 15 wildlife rescues as Australian bushfires ravage habitats
A 4-year-old springer spaniel named Taylor has been performing a special kind of search and rescue effort as bushfires rage across much of Australia — she’s a detection dog who has helped locate and rescue 15 koalas from scorched regions of New South Wales this fire season.
A 4-year-old springer spaniel named Taylor has been performing a special kind of search and rescue effort as bushfires rage across much of Australia — she’s a detection dog who has helped locate and rescue 15 koalas from scorched regions of New South Wales this fire season.
Squirrel destroys home, insurance company won't cover damage
An Atlanta couple said they came home from a winter vacation to find their house had been ransacked by an unusual suspect: a squirrel.
An Atlanta couple said they came home from a winter vacation to find their house had been ransacked by an unusual suspect: a squirrel.