It’s official: Agreement in place to bring Tokitae home from Miami Seaquarium to Puget Sound

It’s official: An agreement is in place to bring Tokitae, a Southern Resident killer whale also known as Lolita, home to the Pacific Northwest after she was forcefully removed from a cove near Whidbey Island more than 50 years ago.

Scientists create protective coating for fruit and veggies to make them last longer

Do you wish the fruit in your refrigerator would last just a few days longer? Researchers have created an egg-based coating designed to extend the shelf life of produce.

Avalanche creates snow cloud at Utah resort

Footage shows a snow cloud enveloping a group of skiers at Sundance Resort after an avalanche at a nearby Utah mountain.

Alaska man saves young moose from choking on trash bag

“I’m not so sure what I did would be heroic or stupid, but I would do it again for any animal at any age," said James West, the moose’s savior.

US lawsuit seeks to protect endangered coral reef species

An environmental organization is suing the U.S. government and accusing it of failing to protect 12 endangered coral species across the Caribbean and the Pacific Ocean that have been decimated by warming waters, pollution and overfishing.

That’s the spot: North Carolina bear enjoys scratching its back on tree in viral video

The video, which was captured by Debra Howell, shows the bear leaning against a tree while sliding its back up and down. The bear appears to be enjoying the experience.

Australian woman uncovers highly venomous snake slithering in her bed

"Check the bed carefully tonight," warned an Australian snake whisperer, who saved a woman from many nightmares after recovering one of the world's most venomous snakes from her bed.

NYC taking simple steps to wage 'War on Rats'

New York City is taking new steps to fight its rat problem, by covering up trash bins as a "simple thing" every New Yorker can do to send the rats out of town.