Whoo's there? Georgia family discovers owl in Christmas tree
A Georgia family got a real hoot from its Christmas tree: More than a week after they bought it, they discovered a live owl nestled among its branches.
A Georgia family got a real hoot from its Christmas tree: More than a week after they bought it, they discovered a live owl nestled among its branches.
‘Ready to fly’: Santa’s personal veterinarian clears reindeer for international travel on Christmas Eve
Everyone can now rest easy knowing their Christmas presents will arrive on schedule after Santa’s personal vet approved his team of trusty reindeer for travel this holiday season.
Everyone can now rest easy knowing their Christmas presents will arrive on schedule after Santa’s personal vet approved his team of trusty reindeer for travel this holiday season.
2 Yellowstone National Park wolf pups killed by car
A pair of wolf pups were fatally hit by a vehicle in Yellowstone National Park after the animals became used to humans and started hanging around a road near their den, park officials said.
A pair of wolf pups were fatally hit by a vehicle in Yellowstone National Park after the animals became used to humans and started hanging around a road near their den, park officials said.
Wildlife center gives a home to hurt bears and other animals
Jim and Susan Kowalczik are wildlife rehabilitators. Their Orphaned Wildlife Center in Orange County, N.Y., is home to nine bears, 13 opossums, six squirrels, and two rabbits.
Jim and Susan Kowalczik are wildlife rehabilitators. Their Orphaned Wildlife Center in Orange County, N.Y., is home to nine bears, 13 opossums, six squirrels, and two rabbits.
Fat innkeeper worms, also known as 'penis fish,' strand on Marin Beach
The so-called Penis fish are making headlines in the Bay Area after thousands strand on a Marin beach.
The so-called Penis fish are making headlines in the Bay Area after thousands strand on a Marin beach.
'Walnut-size' mass on Christmas tree contains hundreds of praying mantis eggs, officials say
Officials in one Ohio county are asking people to be on the lookout for a mass that may look like a pine cone, but actually contains something else.
Officials in one Ohio county are asking people to be on the lookout for a mass that may look like a pine cone, but actually contains something else.
Abandoned baby giraffe befriended by dog in Africa dies
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A baby giraffe that was befriended by a dog after he was abandoned in the wild has died, a South African animal orphanage said Friday. “Our team is heartbroken,” the orphanage said.
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A baby giraffe that was befriended by a dog after he was abandoned in the wild has died, a South African animal orphanage said Friday. “Our team is heartbroken,” the orphanage said.
Veterans rescue horses to help other veterans
Amy McCambridge-Steppe and her husband Mark Steppe, both veterans, founded the Unbridled Heroes Project. Last year, they rescued four wild mustangs from government round-ups in Nevada and Wyoming and brought the horses to New Jersey.
Amy McCambridge-Steppe and her husband Mark Steppe, both veterans, founded the Unbridled Heroes Project. Last year, they rescued four wild mustangs from government round-ups in Nevada and Wyoming and brought the horses to New Jersey.
NYC set to require 'bird-friendly' glass on new construction
New York City lawmakers are poised to adopt legislation requiring “bird-friendly” glass on all new construction in an effort to cut down on the tens of thousands of birds who die flying into the city's buildings every year.
New York City lawmakers are poised to adopt legislation requiring “bird-friendly” glass on all new construction in an effort to cut down on the tens of thousands of birds who die flying into the city's buildings every year.
The monk parakeets of New Jersey
Monk parakeets look right at home in Edgewater, New Jersey. If you look up, you will see nest after nest filled with the exotic birds, which are also known as Quaker parrots.
Monk parakeets look right at home in Edgewater, New Jersey. If you look up, you will see nest after nest filled with the exotic birds, which are also known as Quaker parrots.
Bear runs through residential neighborhoods in Delaware
Aerial video shows a black bear running around Wilmington, Delaware, on Thursday.
Aerial video shows a black bear running around Wilmington, Delaware, on Thursday.
Texas police officer races away from skunk he just saved
A police officer in eastern Texas opted not to see if he got a “thank you” after saving a skunk who had its head stuck I a carton in the town of White Oak on November 22.
A police officer in eastern Texas opted not to see if he got a “thank you” after saving a skunk who had its head stuck I a carton in the town of White Oak on November 22.
Chris Brown must give up monkeys under judge's restrictions
The 30-year-old singer was allowed to enter a diversion program nearly a year after he was charged with two misdemeanors over his possession of a pet capuchin monkey without a permit.
The 30-year-old singer was allowed to enter a diversion program nearly a year after he was charged with two misdemeanors over his possession of a pet capuchin monkey without a permit.
Oakland Zoo's oldest elephant collapses, dies at age 50
Zoo officials said M’Dunda died Tuesday after she collapsed in the zoo’s elephant habitat. She was 50.
Zoo officials said M’Dunda died Tuesday after she collapsed in the zoo’s elephant habitat. She was 50.
Sperm whale found dead with 220 pound ‘ball’ of trash in stomach
The whale was found with roughly 220 pounds of garbage and debris, including sections of net, plastic cups and bags.
The whale was found with roughly 220 pounds of garbage and debris, including sections of net, plastic cups and bags.
Ancient puppy found in Russia's permafrost
Discovered last year in a lump of frozen mud near the city of Yakutsk, the puppy is unusually well-preserved, with its hair, teeth, whiskers and eyelashes still intact.
Discovered last year in a lump of frozen mud near the city of Yakutsk, the puppy is unusually well-preserved, with its hair, teeth, whiskers and eyelashes still intact.
Polar bear cub born on Thanksgiving Day
The Columbus Zoo in Ohio has a lot to be thankful for this holiday season after a new polar bear cub joined their family on Thanksgiving Day.
The Columbus Zoo in Ohio has a lot to be thankful for this holiday season after a new polar bear cub joined their family on Thanksgiving Day.
Polar bear cub born at Ohio zoo on Thanksgiving Day
The Columbus Zoo in Ohio welcomed a new member of its family on Thanksgiving Day this year, when one of their polar bears gave birth.
The Columbus Zoo in Ohio welcomed a new member of its family on Thanksgiving Day this year, when one of their polar bears gave birth.
Dog spooked by sea lion rescued from remote island
A sea lion scared a working dog on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean. The dog ran away and was missing.
A sea lion scared a working dog on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean. The dog ran away and was missing.
A lucky turkey is saved from a Brooklyn slaughterhouse
A turkey that meant to be slaughtered and eaten has gotten a break. A New York City student bought her from a live poultry market.
A turkey that meant to be slaughtered and eaten has gotten a break. A New York City student bought her from a live poultry market.