Six Flags Great Adventure set to reopen safari, theme park remains closed
Returning to a drive-through format enables guests to enjoy the Safari’s 1,200 exotic animals from their vehicles, while allowing for proper social distancing.
Troopers shoot, kill runaway emu that was loose on highway
A runaway emu that disrupted travel by wandering along a major highway in the Philadelphia area was shot and killed by state police after attempts to capture it failed.
326-pound Asian elephant calf 'Nelson' born at the Houston Zoo
Nelson, a male Asian elephant, was born at the Houston Zoo, and had to be rushed into emergency surgery. The zoo team is cautiously optimistic that he will make a full recovery
‘Look who’s come to visit today’: Australian woman finds massive python on fence
An Australian woman spotted a massive python on her fence shortly after finishing her workout.
Oldest solitary dolphin happy for human contact amid COVID-19 pandemic
Fungie, the world's oldest solitary dolphin finally has someone to keep him company two months after the COVID-19 lockdown.
Surfer killed in shark attack off Monterey Bay in California
A surfer was killed by a shark off Monterey Bay in California.
Gator seen taking stroll along Florida’s ‘Alligator Alley’ roadway
Florida Highway Patrol troopers said they came across a “large” alligator taking a stroll in Collier County on Sunday, April 26.
Outbreak leads to less roadkill, spike of squirrels rescues
While the COVID-19 crisis has created untold hardships for people, it’s been a boon for wildlife.
SeaWorld penguins tour the park in celebration of World Penguin Day
Scout, Delta and Pippa enjoyed a Saturday out of their enclosure going on a great adventure around the Orlando theme park.
Scientists name new snake species after Salazar Slytherin from Harry Potter
Named Trimeresurus salazar, the new species is a member of the subgenus Trimeresurus.
Vulnerable sea turtles flourishing during coronavirus restrictions in Florida
In an April 18 Facebook post, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center said that its staff had discovered 79 leatherback and loggerhead turtle nests on a 9.5-mile stretch of beach that encompasses Juno Beach.
As people stay home, Earth turns wilder and cleaner
The world has experienced positive environmental effects as people have stayed home due to COVID-19.
Lions spotted napping on road during coronavirus lockdown
“This lion pride are usually resident on Kempiana Contractual Park, an area Kruger tourists do not see,” Kruger National Park tweeted on Monday.
Yosemite National Park sees abundance of wildlife as coronavirus keeps tourists away
California’s Yosemite National Park has seen an abundance of wildlife reclaim the area as the COVID-19 pandemic keeps the normally bustling throngs of tourists away.
Tiger at NYC Bronx Zoo positive for coronavirus
A tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for the new coronavirus, in what is believed to be the first known infection in an animal in the U.S. or a tiger anywhere, federal officials and the zoo said Sunday.
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.
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.
New Zealand surfer fights off great white shark by punching it repeatedly, cursing it off
A 60-year-old man fought back against a great white shark after he was attacked. He threw two punches at the nearly nine-foot shark and shouted profanities at it.
Steve Irwin, 'The Crocodile Hunter,' would have turned 58 today
Terri, Bindi and Robert Irwin honored the late "Crocodile Hunter" with loving social media tributes.
Large bear spotted roaming in Monrovia second day in a row
A large bear was spotted early Friday morning in Monrovia, only a day after a bear was reported roaming around the nearby campus of Mayflower Elementary School.