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.

Alligator found living in Ohio basement

Authorities in Ohio have seized an alligator that was being kept in the basement of a home.

Biggest explosion seen in universe came from a black hole

Astronomers have discovered the biggest explosion seen in the universe, originating from a super-massive black hole.

Family finds venomous snake curled up behind toaster

An Australian family discovered a snake behind their toaster that was later identified as the eastern brown snake.

5 years following #llamadrama, 1 of the 2 is still doing well in Chino Valley

Wednesday marks five years since two llamas were on the loose in Sun City, in a story that captivated the country and took the internet by storm.

Rare duck in Central Park appears to have plastic stuck on bill

Park rangers were reportedly at work Tuesday trying to help a rare duck in Central Park that has a plastic ring around its lower bill. 

Donald Trump Jr. receives permit to hunt Alaska grizzly bear

The oldest son of President Donald Trump has received a permit to hunt and kill a grizzly bear in Alaska, officials said Monday.

Cloud over Mt. Shasta in California appears 'out of this world'

Are human beings alone in the universe? It's the question of a lifetime and no one has really been able to answer whether another intelligent life exists.

Mars lander confirms quakes on red planet

NASA's newest Mars lander has confirmed that quakes and even aftershocks are regularly jolting the red planet.

Pablo Escobar's hippos overrun town after his death

An estimated 80 hippopotamuses, perhaps more, live in the area around the Rio Magdalena, Colombia’s principal river, which runs through the center of the country. They're descendants of four hippos that were brought to the country by infamous drug lord Pablo Escobar for his personal collection.

Lobster blood could play role in new drugs

Lobster Unlimited of Orono is investigating whether lobster blood can be used as a potential weapon against viruses and cancer.

Orphaned bear cubs in Colorado placed in a cozy den until spring

A den made out of nearly 30 bales of hay, a bunch of branches, and a snow mound for insulation is the new home for two bear cubs.