Staggering number of animals, plants at risk of extinction in US, new report finds
Scientists are calling it "a mass extinction of species across the planet."
Scientists are calling it "a mass extinction of species across the planet."
Pigeon dyed pink dies, NYC rescue group says
According to the Wild Bird Fund, the bird died after inhaling the toxic fumes on its feathers.
According to the Wild Bird Fund, the bird died after inhaling the toxic fumes on its feathers.
Frozen shark found on Cape Cod beach
The shark is believed to be a porbeagle, a warm-blooded shark species that lives in the North Atlantic Ocean.
The shark is believed to be a porbeagle, a warm-blooded shark species that lives in the North Atlantic Ocean.
Size restrictions for lobster catches could change to protect population
One of the most valuable seafood industries in the country could be changing.
One of the most valuable seafood industries in the country could be changing.
Memphis Zoo says giant panda Le Le has died
His cause of death has yet to be determined as a medical investigation is pending, the zoo said.
His cause of death has yet to be determined as a medical investigation is pending, the zoo said.
Watch: Venomous snake pops out of hole, surprising golfers
The venomous red-bellied black snake "stayed and watched a couple of groups come through" before seeing himself out.
The venomous red-bellied black snake "stayed and watched a couple of groups come through" before seeing himself out.
Hawaii whale dies with stomach full of fishing nets, plastic bags
Over 35 million tons of plastic pollution is produced on Earth each year, and about a fourth of that ends up in the water, scientists say.
Over 35 million tons of plastic pollution is produced on Earth each year, and about a fourth of that ends up in the water, scientists say.
How growing more seagrass may help keep more Florida manatees alive
Florida's manatee population is dying in record numbers. In fact, the latest numbers show a total of 800 manatees died last year alone. One of the biggest problems is a lack of the sea cows' favorite food, seagrass.
Florida's manatee population is dying in record numbers. In fact, the latest numbers show a total of 800 manatees died last year alone. One of the biggest problems is a lack of the sea cows' favorite food, seagrass.
California mountain lion cub picked the wrong 5-year-old 'to mess with,' aunt says
A mountain lion cub in Half Moon Bay that sunk its teeth into a 5-year-old boy picked the "wrong kid and mama to mess with," the boy's aunt said.
A mountain lion cub in Half Moon Bay that sunk its teeth into a 5-year-old boy picked the "wrong kid and mama to mess with," the boy's aunt said.
2 small, ailing manatees rescued off Florida coast, FWC says
Two small and ailing manatees rescued from the coast of Florida have been brought to SeaWorld Orlando to be treated.
Two small and ailing manatees rescued from the coast of Florida have been brought to SeaWorld Orlando to be treated.
Western monarch butterfly population suffers due to atmospheric river storms
After the highest initial count in two decades around Thanksgiving, atmospheric river-fueled storms led to the loss of the iconic western monarch butterflies.
After the highest initial count in two decades around Thanksgiving, atmospheric river-fueled storms led to the loss of the iconic western monarch butterflies.
Mountain lion bites boy in San Mateo County
A boy was taken to the hospital Tuesday after a mountain lion attack in unincorporated San Mateo County, sheriff's officials said.
A boy was taken to the hospital Tuesday after a mountain lion attack in unincorporated San Mateo County, sheriff's officials said.
NYC pigeon dyed pink sparks speculation of 'sickening' gender reveal: 'What is wrong with people?'
The Wild Bird Fund speculated that the bird was dyed for a gender reveal party.
The Wild Bird Fund speculated that the bird was dyed for a gender reveal party.
'Welcome to Florida' billboard stirs controversy with image of dead manatee
A few new billboards along Interstate 95 in Florida's Brevard County may have you doing a double-take. The signs read "Welcome to Florida. Home to bears. Toxic water. Dead manatees."
A few new billboards along Interstate 95 in Florida's Brevard County may have you doing a double-take. The signs read "Welcome to Florida. Home to bears. Toxic water. Dead manatees."
Missouri farmer traps 'crazy-looking cat' that turns out to be wild African serval
The farmer said the cat had been meandering on his property for about 6 months.
The farmer said the cat had been meandering on his property for about 6 months.
Chester, the popular 13-foot alligator at Gatorland, dies
Chester, the mighty 13 ½-foot, 1,000-pound alligator at Gatorland – and the first wild alligator to be rescued by the wildlife preserve – has died.
Chester, the mighty 13 ½-foot, 1,000-pound alligator at Gatorland – and the first wild alligator to be rescued by the wildlife preserve – has died.
Bear takes about 400 selfies after discovering wildlife camera in Colorado
“Of the 580 photos captured, about 400 were bear selfies,” the wildlife agency revealed.
“Of the 580 photos captured, about 400 were bear selfies,” the wildlife agency revealed.
Video: Michigan volunteers remove Halloween bucket stuck on deer's head for '2 weeks'
“Lucky has been released from his pumpkin prison,” the rescue group wrote.
“Lucky has been released from his pumpkin prison,” the rescue group wrote.
12-foot, 1,200-pound great white shark pings off coast of Florida
A massive great white shark pinged off the coast of Florida over the weekend – and he's not the only one.
A massive great white shark pinged off the coast of Florida over the weekend – and he's not the only one.
Feds deny emergency request for ship-speed restrictions to protect whales
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is considering new rules designed to stop large ships from colliding with North Atlantic right whales.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is considering new rules designed to stop large ships from colliding with North Atlantic right whales.