Tarantula causes motorcycle crash in California's Death ValleyA crawling critter caused a couple to quickly brake on a road in Death Valley National Park, leading a person behind them to crash.
New puffin species evolved because of climate change, scientists sayThe new hybrid likely came from breeding between two subspecies within the past 100 years, which scientists said coincides with the warming pattern.
Woman couldn’t sleep because of sounds in her ear. It was a spiderInsects found in a person’s ear are rare. Past research stated insects account for 14% to 18% of foreign objects found in the ear canal.
Dog who saved his own life after tragic hit-and-run needs a homeBuster is a 3-year-old Labrador retriever who is looking for an adoptive family after a rough first few years.
Pet tortoise reunited with family in Florida 3 years after it escapedDeputies had a hunch that it was somebody's pet because they said the female tortoise enjoyed the company of people and "head pats."
About 100,000 turkeys killed at farms in Iowa to stop avian flu spreadThe USDA shows 12 commercial flocks in South Dakota, Utah and Minnesota have been affected in October, totaling more than 500,000 birds.
The world's oldest dog, Bobi, dies at age 31Bobi’s breed, the Rafeiro do Alentejo, typically lives between 12 and 14 years, according to the American Kennel Club.
China is taking back all pandas in the US. Will they ever return?It remains unclear when — or if — any U.S. zoos will strike a new panda loan agreement with China.
Loose dog may have led to death of elephant at St. Louis ZooThe 27-year-old Asian elephant was in the zoo's elephant barn, eating dinner before the disturbance happened.
Robert Irwin shares emotional video with baby turtle his dad discoveredSteve Irwin discovered the species, and his son is now part of the conservation efforts that brought about the next generation.
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21 species removed from endangered list due to extinctionThe species include a fruit bat, two species of fish, eight types of mussels and 10 types of birds.
Scientists bring a 46,000-year-old worm back to lifeNot only did they revive the roundworm, but the newly active creature promptly started having babies.
Scientists discover 'margarita snail' species in the Florida KeysThe lemon-colored snail was found in the depths of the only living coral barrier reef in the continental U.S.
Grazer, she’s thicker than oatmeal and the queen of Fat Bear Week 2023Meet Grazer, the Momma Bear with the biggest "beardonkadonk" at Alaska's Katmai National Park & Preserve.
Nearly 1,000 birds die in one night after hitting Chicago buildingThe birds crashed into McCormick Place Lakeside Center, a mostly-glass building located on the shore of Lake Michigan.
'Extremely' rare mammal-like fossils from Jurassic discovered in UtahWhile they may resemble otters or ferrets, the animals are actually cynodonts — a form of reptile and a precursor to the early mammals.
Black bear 'nibbled' Virginia woman who was walking her dogThe woman said she was walking her dog off-leash when it ran into the woods. When the dog returned, a black bear emerged with it.
Grieving family mourns beloved pet emu killed during police captureThe emu's owner says the family plans on pressing charges against the county for not following proper procedures to keep the animal safe.
Invasive crayfish crisis: Scientists' quest to protect native habitatsRed swamp crayfish outcompete other native species for food and habitat — and can cause structural damage to dams and levees.
USPS worker rescues dog after it was bitten by venomous snakeThis postal worker saw Ginger, a black beagle mix, limping on the side of the road, and she knew she had to help her.
Paris has a bed bug issue. How can travelers avoid bringing them home?Travelers and Parisians are spreading word of a bed bug infestation in Paris. Here's how to keep yourself safe.
New York farm searches for wallaby that escapedWallabies are widespread in Papua New Guinea, Tasmania and across mainland Australia along rugged terrain and in caves.
Over 40 countries pledge to raise $12 billion to help coral reefsThe move is vital for protecting at least 25% of the world's marine species and over a billion people who depend on healthy coral reefs.
Fat Bear Week 2023 kicks off: Time to pick your chunky championFans can now vote for their favorite hefty bear in the annual Katmai National Park & Preserve contest celebrating Alaska's brown bears.
Gator missing upper jaw given new home, nameAn alligator is persevering at a Florida wildlife preserve despite a significant injury that left her without an upper jaw.
New Florida law prohibits local bans on pit bulls, other large breedsThe state law stops county, city or municipal governments from banning specific dog breeds.
More than 100 dead dolphins found in Amazon amid historic droughtA historic drought and recent 102-degree temperatures in the Amazon could be to blame for unusually high numbers of animal deaths in the region.
Couple and their dog killed in grizzly bear attack at national parkResponders at the scene encountered the aggressive bear and euthanized it onsite to ensure public safety.
For $50,000, you could clone your pet. But should you?Scripps News examines the science behind the technique and the ethical implications of this new chapter in humanity's relationship to animals.
US zoos will be without pandas for the first time in over 50 yearsTechnically, all pandas, even those born outside China, belong to China, so the U.S. isn't the only country that has to return them.
