Bald eagle populations soar in lower 48 states, US report says
The number of American bald eagles has quadrupled since 2009, with more than 300,000 birds soaring over the lower 48 states, government scientists said.
The number of American bald eagles has quadrupled since 2009, with more than 300,000 birds soaring over the lower 48 states, government scientists said.
Woman films incredible video of sharks swimming in container on I-95 in Baltimore
Talk about a fish out of water! Well, technically we're talking about sharks and they're still in water, but they're certainly not where you'd expect.
Talk about a fish out of water! Well, technically we're talking about sharks and they're still in water, but they're certainly not where you'd expect.
VIDEO: Pod of orcas spotted during rare sighting off Texas coast
Footage shared by Sam Hardeman, a fishing vessel captain, shows adult killer whales breaching the waters with juvenile orcas.
Footage shared by Sam Hardeman, a fishing vessel captain, shows adult killer whales breaching the waters with juvenile orcas.
After 100 years, California condor could return to northwest
The new initiative calls for releasing four or six juvenile condors each year for 20 years throughout Redwood National Park, which is about an hour’s drive from the Oregon border.
The new initiative calls for releasing four or six juvenile condors each year for 20 years throughout Redwood National Park, which is about an hour’s drive from the Oregon border.
Get ready: Cicada swarm 'Brood X' expected to emerge this summer
Billions of cicadas are now just weeks away from bursting from the soil.
Billions of cicadas are now just weeks away from bursting from the soil.
Hayden Planetarium reopens at limited capacity
Space explorers of all ages can one again visit the edges of the universe right here in New York City at the Hayden Planetarium.
Space explorers of all ages can one again visit the edges of the universe right here in New York City at the Hayden Planetarium.
Wisconsin cops tackle deer inside nursing home
Officers responded to the nursing home, where they found the terrified deer skittering down the hallway in the opposite direction of the exit.
Officers responded to the nursing home, where they found the terrified deer skittering down the hallway in the opposite direction of the exit.
Pfizer begins phase 1 study of oral COVID-19 treatment drug
Pfizer announced Monday that it has begun the phase 1 study of an oral antiviral drug to treat SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Pfizer announced Monday that it has begun the phase 1 study of an oral antiviral drug to treat SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Tasters savor fine French wine that orbited Earth
Researchers in Bordeaux are carefully studying a dozen bottles of French wine that returned to Earth after a stay aboard the International Space Station. They released preliminary observations on Wednesday.
Researchers in Bordeaux are carefully studying a dozen bottles of French wine that returned to Earth after a stay aboard the International Space Station. They released preliminary observations on Wednesday.
‘Look at them all!’: Video shows thousands of spiders covering homes in Australia amid severe rains, floods
When part of Australia was hit with devastating floods, an unforeseen side effect kicked in - hordes of spiders seeking shelter on higher gound.
When part of Australia was hit with devastating floods, an unforeseen side effect kicked in - hordes of spiders seeking shelter on higher gound.
Dolphins spotted in East River near Brooklyn shoreline
A crowd gathered in WNYC Transmitter Park in Greenpoint to watch dolphins swimming together near the shore.
A crowd gathered in WNYC Transmitter Park in Greenpoint to watch dolphins swimming together near the shore.
Police officer shot during chase of runaway cow
A police officer in Virginia was accidentally shot when he was helping to try to corral a cow that had escaped from a livestock auction.
A police officer in Virginia was accidentally shot when he was helping to try to corral a cow that had escaped from a livestock auction.
Video shows swarms of mice at Australian farm as region deals with rodent plague
Videos posted by a farmer in Australia show a massive mice problem that the region is dealing with.
Videos posted by a farmer in Australia show a massive mice problem that the region is dealing with.
‘There’s so much more to learn about our planet’: Researchers name top 10 marine species discovered in 2020
The World Register of Marine Species, or WoRMS, named its top 10 marine species out of nearly 2,000 discovered in 2020.
The World Register of Marine Species, or WoRMS, named its top 10 marine species out of nearly 2,000 discovered in 2020.
Man arrested after taking daughter into zoo elephant habitat
A father has been arrested on suspicion of child endangerment after he carried his 2-year-old daughter into the elephant habitat at the San Diego Zoo to take a photograph with the animals.
A father has been arrested on suspicion of child endangerment after he carried his 2-year-old daughter into the elephant habitat at the San Diego Zoo to take a photograph with the animals.
Biden picks former Fla. senator who flew in space to lead NASA
As a senator, Bill Nelson always made it clear that space was his passion. Now, it will be his day job.
As a senator, Bill Nelson always made it clear that space was his passion. Now, it will be his day job.
$2 million bounty placed on Bigfoot in Oklahoma town: Must be captured alive and unharmed
A mythical, ape-like creature that has captured the imagination of adventurers for decades has now become the target of a state lawmaker in Oklahoma.
A mythical, ape-like creature that has captured the imagination of adventurers for decades has now become the target of a state lawmaker in Oklahoma.
The largest ‘potentially hazardous asteroid’ of 2021 will pass by Earth on March 21
The largest asteroid to pass by our planet in 2021 will be at its closest on Sunday, providing astronomers a rare chance to see the giant rock that formed at the dawn of our solar system.
The largest asteroid to pass by our planet in 2021 will be at its closest on Sunday, providing astronomers a rare chance to see the giant rock that formed at the dawn of our solar system.
Driver runs over flock of seagulls in upstate New York
A car sped through a shopping center parking lot in Albany and ran over a flock of seagulls, killing several birds. Now authorities are looking for the driver.
A car sped through a shopping center parking lot in Albany and ran over a flock of seagulls, killing several birds. Now authorities are looking for the driver.
Critically endangered Sumatran tiger born at Zoo Miami
Zoo Miami is welcoming the newest member of their family: a critically endangered Sumatran tiger cub. There are less than 500 Sumatran tigers left in the wild.
Zoo Miami is welcoming the newest member of their family: a critically endangered Sumatran tiger cub. There are less than 500 Sumatran tigers left in the wild.