Great blue heron devours rat in Central Park
Twitter user @BirdCentralPark captured a dramatic nature video of a great blue heron gulping down a massive rat in Central Park over the weekend.
Twitter user @BirdCentralPark captured a dramatic nature video of a great blue heron gulping down a massive rat in Central Park over the weekend.
Video captures bright meteor streaking across night sky in France
A video, captured Sept. 5, 2021, near the town of Arzal in the Brittany region of France, shows the streak of light hurtling across the night sky.
A video, captured Sept. 5, 2021, near the town of Arzal in the Brittany region of France, shows the streak of light hurtling across the night sky.
Nervous otter pups get swimming lesson at botanical gardens
A group of otters were ready to jump in for a swim, but some of the younger pups weren't as eager. It took more than a minute, but the more experienced otters ended up somewhat impatient and took charge.
A group of otters were ready to jump in for a swim, but some of the younger pups weren't as eager. It took more than a minute, but the more experienced otters ended up somewhat impatient and took charge.
Baby American Alligators hatch at Gatorland in Orlando
While this is the first baby alligators of the season, more are hatching every day, Gatorland added. Dozens hatch at the park each year.
While this is the first baby alligators of the season, more are hatching every day, Gatorland added. Dozens hatch at the park each year.
Dolphin rescued after getting 'pushed into' canal by Hurricane Ida
A young dolphin was rescued and released back into the wild Sunday after Hurricane Ida pushed the mammal into a canal in Slidell, Louisiana.
A young dolphin was rescued and released back into the wild Sunday after Hurricane Ida pushed the mammal into a canal in Slidell, Louisiana.
SpaceX's first all-civilian spaceflight launch date set, will orbit around Earth for 3 days
Inspiration4 will blast off Sept. 15 from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Inspiration4 will blast off Sept. 15 from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Air quality briefly improved amid 2020 COVID-19 lockdown, UN says
The World Meteorological Organization, releasing its first ever Air Quality and Climate Bulletin on Friday, cautioned that the reductions in pollution were patchy.
The World Meteorological Organization, releasing its first ever Air Quality and Climate Bulletin on Friday, cautioned that the reductions in pollution were patchy.
Giant panda twins celebrate birthday at Zoo Atlanta
Giant panda twins Ya Lun and Xi Lun turned 4-years-old on September 3, 2020 and celebrated with panda-perfect birthday surprises at Zoo Atlanta.
Giant panda twins Ya Lun and Xi Lun turned 4-years-old on September 3, 2020 and celebrated with panda-perfect birthday surprises at Zoo Atlanta.
What caused the sudden, severe flooding in NYC?
Many people are asking why no one foretold of the deadly ramifications of Hurricane Ida's remnants in the Northeast, but some did.
Many people are asking why no one foretold of the deadly ramifications of Hurricane Ida's remnants in the Northeast, but some did.
'Who lassoed this shark?' Family cuts shark loose from rope off Florida coast
The video has racked up thousands of views on social media – and lots of praise for Torres and his family.
The video has racked up thousands of views on social media – and lots of praise for Torres and his family.
South Carolina alligator attack on woman ends after neighbor whacks reptile with shovel
A South Carolina woman was rescued by a neighbor Thursday morning during a violent alligator attack in the state, authorities said. The neighbor's weapon of choice: a shovel.
A South Carolina woman was rescued by a neighbor Thursday morning during a violent alligator attack in the state, authorities said. The neighbor's weapon of choice: a shovel.
With no tourist handouts, hungry Bali monkeys are raiding homes
Deprived of their preferred food source — the bananas, peanuts and other goodies brought in by tourists now kept away by the coronavirus — hungry monkeys on the resort island of Bali have taken to raiding villagers’ homes in their search for something tasty.
Deprived of their preferred food source — the bananas, peanuts and other goodies brought in by tourists now kept away by the coronavirus — hungry monkeys on the resort island of Bali have taken to raiding villagers’ homes in their search for something tasty.
NYPD's new beekeeper removes swarm of 10,000 on first day on job
On his first day on the job, the NYPD's newest beekeeper was called to Midtown Manhattan for a large swarm of bees.
On his first day on the job, the NYPD's newest beekeeper was called to Midtown Manhattan for a large swarm of bees.
Sea turtle hatchlings scurry across North Carolina beach on their way to the ocean
Video captured the moment dozens of tiny sea turtle hatchlings emerged from their nest on a North Carolina beach.
Video captured the moment dozens of tiny sea turtle hatchlings emerged from their nest on a North Carolina beach.
Saving Atlantic right whales: NOAA weighs new rules for fishing gear
Federal ocean regulators are considering new rules to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales, which number only about 360, from getting trapped in fishing gear.
Federal ocean regulators are considering new rules to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales, which number only about 360, from getting trapped in fishing gear.
Breaching dolphins treat paddleboarders to up-close show
Paddleboarders in southern England got a surprise when a pod of dolphins started breaching only a few yards away.
Paddleboarders in southern England got a surprise when a pod of dolphins started breaching only a few yards away.
Bear swipes Amazon package from Connecticut home
A bear was caught in the act, stealing a package of toilet paper that was delivered to a Connecticut residence.
A bear was caught in the act, stealing a package of toilet paper that was delivered to a Connecticut residence.
Comirnaty: Pfizer-BioNTech explains COVID-19 vaccine name’s meaning
According to Pfizer-BioNTech, “Comirnaty” is the brand name of its COVID-19 vaccine: a mash-up of COVID-19, mRNA, community and immunity.
According to Pfizer-BioNTech, “Comirnaty” is the brand name of its COVID-19 vaccine: a mash-up of COVID-19, mRNA, community and immunity.
Jupiter Opposition 2021: When, how to see Jupiter at its biggest, brightest
Jupiter reaches its biggest and brightest point in the night sky tonight. Here’s how to view the gas giant.
Jupiter reaches its biggest and brightest point in the night sky tonight. Here’s how to view the gas giant.
2 orphaned manatees being nursed at SeaWorld Orlando
Life without a mom isn’t easy. These calves have a lot of growing to do before they are healthy enough to be released back into the wild.
Life without a mom isn’t easy. These calves have a lot of growing to do before they are healthy enough to be released back into the wild.