Concern grows for dolphin stuck in Cape May County creek as officials work to free the mammal
Volunteers have been sent regularly to monitor the bottlenose dolphin and make sure it is hanging in while officials work on a plan to set it free.
Japan grappling with invasive raccoon population
Japan's raccoon infestation has gotten considerably worse over the last decade, multiple Japanese news sources are reporting.
Watch: Rare deep-sea squid lunges at camera
The footage shows the rare squid latching onto a free-fall baited camera.
What can we learn from fire ants? Maybe a lot
Experts say black fire ants arrived in the U.S. in 1918 and red fire ants in the 1930s, leading to a massive population increase, with five times more ants per acre than in South America, and they're infamous for their bites and stings.
Endangered Species Day 2024: 10 of the world’s most endangered animals revealed
Currently, more than 41,000 species have been assessed to be under threat of extinction, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Raccoon that stormed field at Philadelphia Union game gets its own trading card
A raccoon who stormed the field during a Philadelphia Union game now has its own limited-time trading card.
Cicadas are on the menu for this stay-at-home dad's YouTube channel
A South Carolina man's interest in the noisy insects led to the unlikely creation of his unique entrées.
Colorado angler helps authorities crack down on gigantic invasive fish: 'Highly unusual'
Colorado authorities recently announced that they've recovered massive invasive fish from a local pond – all thanks to a local fishing enthusiast.
Killer whales attack and sink sailing boat off Gibraltar
An unknown number of orcas rammed a sailing yacht in Moroccan waters in the Strait of Gibraltar on Sunday morning, causing it to later sink, the latest attack in a trend that has been terrifying sailors in the region for the past four years.
Video captures cougar chasing pets, coming within feet of family in WA backyard
A family in Monroe narrowly avoided a dangerous encounter when a cougar entered their yard in pursuit of their two cats.
Bear breaks into Southern California family's refrigerator, steals watermelon
"The bear plucked out of the refrigerator a third of a watermelon that was sliced and then proceeded to walk to our front yard to sit and eat it."
Over 60 dead butterflies found in shipment from Portugal at Philadelphia port
Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agents in Philadelphia recently netted dozens of dead butterflies in a shipment from Portugal, officials said Monday.
15 million bees contained after bee-laden truck crashes in Maine
A tractor-trailer carrying 15 million honey bees to pollinate blueberry fields overturned on a Maine highway, leading to emergency responses focused on bee containment and safety, with several responders, including the Fire Chief, getting stung multiple times.
American River Otters spotted in Ridley Creek for first time in over 100 years: 'Monumental event'
Wildlife conservationists in Pennsylvania are celebrating the return of the American River Otter to Ridley Creek, a sighting they say hasn't happened in over 100 years.
'Kittens' dropped off at Arizona Humane Society turned out to be something else
The Arizona Humane Society is warning people to be certain that baby animals are actually orphans before attempting to rescue them — and to be sure of the species of the animal.
Ohio teen's state fishing record officially certified after 101-pound blue catfish catch: 'I started crying'
It’s official: A 15-year-old girl who caught a massive blue catfish has become the new Ohio state record holder for the species.
Animal shelter tells pets' stories of survival after tornado outbreak
Harrowing stories of survival are coming out of Nebraska after multiple EF-3 tornadoes ripped apart homes and separated pets from their families.
Fisherman hooks prehistoric 200-pound alligator snapping turtle before catching monster alligator gar
The Kentucky angler released the protected species — and then reeled in alligator gar that's been submitted for world-record status in Texas.
Teacher captures images of 'very rare' bird never before seen in US
An amateur photographer captured a subject in Oregon last week that has bird lovers chirping — as it's said to be the first U.S. sighting of this particular species.
Wally the emotional support alligator stolen during trip to Georgia, released into swamp
A Pennsylvania man fears his emotional support alligator is lost forever after the reptile was stolen and released into the wild during a trip to Georgia.