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July 1, 2025 at 12:50 PM

'Lovebugs' return in swarms to South Korea and blanket a mountain peak

Lovebugs are swarming parts of South Korea, covering mountain peaks, homes and other places
July 1, 2025 at 12:50 PM
A telescope is covered with lovebugs on the summit of Mount Gyeyang in Incheon, South Korea, Monday, June 30, 2025. (Im Soon-shuck/Yonhap via AP)
June 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM

Nosy moose sticks head into car

Motorists in Canada were in for an unusual traffic stop when a large moose moseyed up and stuck its nose in their vehicle's window.
June 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
VIDEO: Nosy moose sticks head into car
June 30, 2025 at 3:46 PM

Phillies introduce new furry addition to roster

Philadelphia Phillies spokesperson Michele DeVicaris introduces Tugger, a 10-week-old service dog-in-training, a new addition to the team's off-field roster.
June 30, 2025 at 3:46 PM
VIDEO: Phillies introduce new furry addition to roster
June 27, 2025 at 12:22 PM

Family of mountain lions prowl around Colorado home

“It’s a reminder that these big cats are always present in our mountain town,” Colorado Parks and Wildlife said.
June 27, 2025 at 12:22 PM
VIDEO:  Family of mountain lions prowl around Colorado home
June 27, 2025 at 12:02 PM

Bears eat a 'week's worth of honey' after escape from wildlife park enclosure

There was no threat to the public and park visitors at any point, with the pair safely returned to their enclosure within an hour of their getaway.
June 27, 2025 at 12:02 PM
VIDEO:  Bears eat a 'week's worth of honey' after escape from wildlife park enclosure
June 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Bear and coyote keep each other company in fire-ravaged Altadena, California

A bear and coyote were spotted taking a nighttime stroll in video released this week by authorities in Altadena, California.
June 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM
VIDEO:  Bear and coyote keep each other company in fire-ravaged Altadena, California
June 27, 2025 at 3:07 AM

Lone bison causes traffic jam at Yellowstone National Park

A Wyoming woman was on her way home when she came across a lone bison causing a bit of a traffic backup in Yellowstone National Park.
June 27, 2025 at 3:07 AM
VIDEO: Lone bison causes traffic jam at Yellowstone National Park
June 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Brown bear has new shiny smile after getting huge metal crown for canine tooth

An Alaskan brown bear at the Lake Superior Zoo in northeastern Minnesota has a gleaming new silver-colored canine tooth after a first-of-its-kind procedure
June 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
In this image provided by the Lake Superior Zoo, Tundra, a 6-year old Alaskan brown bear, under goes a procedure for a new metal canine tooth, Monday June 23, 2025, at the zoo in Duluth, Minn. (Lake Superior Zoo via AP)
June 25, 2025 at 4:18 AM

Volunteers use the universal language of music to soothe stressed shelter animals

It is often said music is the universal language of humanity
June 25, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Sarah McDonner, a volunteer for Wild Tunes, which aims to soothe stressed shelter animals with live music, plays the flute at the Denver Animal Shelter, on Friday, May 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Thomas Peipert)
June 24, 2025 at 5:58 AM

Giant panda celebrates 1st birthday at China zoo

Mei Zhu, a giant panda cub at Chimelong Safari Park in Guangzhou China, celebrated her first birthday with a lively party filled with lots of treats.
June 24, 2025 at 5:58 AM
VIDEO: Giant panda celebrates 1st birthday at China zoo
June 24, 2025 at 3:53 AM

California dog trainer charged with animal cruelty, deaths of 11 dogs

A California dog trainer is facing felony charges after police say 11 dogs died while in his care
June 24, 2025 at 3:53 AM
This photo provided by the Aimee Gutierrez shows a photo of 9-month-old Belgian Malinois, named Saint photographed in June, in Lambert Park in El Monte, Calif. A California dog trainer is facing felony charges after police say 11 dogs died while in his care. (Aimee Gutierrez via AP)
June 23, 2025 at 9:24 PM

Experts issue warning about invasive fish that can survive out of water

An invasive species of fish that can live out of the water has been found lurking in Canada, experts warn.
June 23, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Loach fish.
June 20, 2025 at 4:47 PM

Baby elephant attempts a charge, takes a tumble

A FOR EFFORT: A very tough (and very adorable) baby elephant attempted to charge a family of tourists visiting Kruger National Park in South Africa, only to take a tumble.
June 20, 2025 at 4:47 PM
VIDEO: Baby elephant attempts a charge, takes a tumble
June 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM

Terrifying moment silverback gorilla charges toward trekkers in Uganda

"This was a rare occurrence and no one, gorilla or human, got hurt," the wildlife conservationist who shot the video said.
June 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
VIDEO: Terrifying moment silverback gorilla charges toward trekkers in Uganda
June 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM

Raccoon rescues young cub

A couple in Franklin, Pennsylvania captured video of a mother raccoon, hanging from her back paws and pulling her kit to safety.
June 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Raccoon rescues young cub
June 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM

This Australian moth uses the stars as a compass to travel hundreds of miles

A new study finds an Australian moth follows the stars during its yearly migration, using the night sky as a guiding compass
June 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
This image provided by Ajay Narendra shows an Australian Bogong moth at the Ramshead Range of the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales, Australia. (Ajay Narendra via AP)
June 17, 2025 at 10:57 AM

Police confront 6-foot alligator outside motel

The large reptile got away from its owner while being transported from New York to a zoo in North Carolina.
June 17, 2025 at 10:57 AM
The large reptile got away from its owner while being transported from New York to a zoo in North Carolina.
June 16, 2025 at 8:08 AM

Hammerhead shark falls from sky onto South Carolina disc golf course

A group of disc golfers witnessed a baby hammerhead shark fall from the sky while in the middle of a game on the morning of May 18 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
June 16, 2025 at 8:08 AM
A group of disc golfers witnessed a baby hammerhead shark fall from the sky while in the middle of a game on the morning of May 18 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
June 13, 2025 at 4:16 PM

134-year-old tortoise becomes dad for 1st time

Goliath, a Galapagos tortoise at Zoo Miami, is officially the world’s oldest first-time father for any animal in recorded history, the Guinness World Records confirmed.
June 13, 2025 at 4:16 PM
VIDEO: 134-year-old tortoise becomes dad for 1st time
June 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM

Deep sea squid sighting

The Gonatus antarcticus squid, a live, rare squid, has been sighted for the first time and caught on camera.
June 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
VIDEO: Deep sea squid sighting
June 12, 2025 at 9:44 PM

Egg-laying mammal thought to be extinct rediscovered

Biologists have confirmed the existence of a 200-million-year-old species of egg-laying mammal that has been assumed to be extinct.
June 12, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Long-beaked Echidna by Charles Hamilton Smith circa 1837.
June 11, 2025 at 4:16 PM

New dinosaur species discovered

Paleontologists discovered a new species of dinosaur that was related to the infamous Tyrannosaurus rex.
June 11, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Paleontologists discovered a new species of dinosaur that was related to the infamous Tyrannosaurus rex.
June 11, 2025 at 3:25 PM

New dinosaur species related to T. Rex discovered

Paleontologists have discovered a new species of dinosaur that belongs to the same group of the infamous Tyrannosaurus rex.
June 11, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Khankhuuluu.
June 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM

Invasive stinging Asian needle ants detected in 20 states. What to know

An invasive species of stinging ant is spreading across the U.S., having been detected in at least 20 states. Their stings can lead to anaphylaxis.
June 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
The emblem of the US Forest Service, part of the Department of Agriculture.
June 9, 2025 at 9:41 PM

How humpback whales are playfully communicating with humans: Scientists

Humpback whales blowing bubble rings may be a positive sign, researchers say.
June 9, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Humpback whales blowing bubble rings may be a positive sign, researchers say.
June 9, 2025 at 7:57 PM

Humpback whales are using this playful gesture to communicate with humans

Humpback whales may be communicating with humans in a playful way, according to researchers who have been studying the marine mammals' behavior.
June 9, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Adult humpback whale breaching out of the water.
June 9, 2025 at 3:48 PM

Runaway zebra airlifted after weeklong escape

A runaway pet zebra that was on the loose for more than a week in Tennessee and became an internet sensation has been captured.
June 9, 2025 at 3:48 PM
A runaway pet zebra that was on the loose for more than a week in Tennessee and became an internet sensation has been captured.
June 8, 2025 at 9:19 PM

Escaped zebra captured after a week on the run

Ed the Zebra was captured safely after being found in a pasture in central Tennessee, according to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office.
June 8, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Ed the Zebra was captured safely after being found in a pasture in central Tennessee, according to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office.
June 6, 2025 at 8:13 PM

101 dogs rescued from apparent 'puppy mill' in home, rescue group says

The dogs were being kept in "egregious conditions," a shelter said.
June 6, 2025 at 8:13 PM
The dogs were being kept in "egregious conditions," a shelter said.
1 month ago

Bald eagle in Big Bear, California, returns to nest and reunites with sister

David Muir reports on the baby eagles in Big Bear, California. Scientists said 90-day-old Sunny might never return after fledging the nest, but she did to reunite with her sister, Gizmo.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Big Bear bald eagle Sunny returns to nest, reunites with sister Gizmo
1 month ago

Woman speaks out after stopping couple from 'dumping' kittens in dirt field

A California woman stopped a couple from dumping five cats in a dirt field, capturing the interaction on camera, she told ABC News.
1 month ago
A California woman stopped a couple from dumping five cats in a dirt field, capturing the interaction on camera, she told ABC News.
1 month ago

Hungry elephant raids grocery store shelves in Thailand

A hungry wild elephant caused havoc in a grocery store in Thailand on Monday when he strolled in from a nearby national park and helped himself to some food off the shelf.
1 month ago
VIDEO:  Hungry elephant raids grocery store shelves in Thailand
1 month ago

Big Bear bald eagle Sunny returns to nest, reunites with sister Gizmo

As so many across the world watch the baby eagles in Big Bear, California, David Muir reports on Sunny returning to the nest and reuniting with her sister, Gizmo.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Big Bear bald eagle Sunny returns to nest, reunites with sister Gizmo
1 month ago

Men allegedly stole 2 French bulldogs in robbery spree

The 31-year-old victim’s two French bulldogs, named Cookie Monster and Pinky, were taken by the suspects, according to police.
1 month ago
The 31-year-old victim’s two French bulldogs, named Cookie Monster and Pinky, were taken by the suspects, according to police.
1 month ago

Zimbabwe to kill dozens of elephants and distribute meat to people

Zimbabwe is home to the second-largest population of elephants in the world, after neighboring Botswana.
1 month ago
Zimbabwe is home to the second-largest population of elephants in the world, after neighboring Botswana.
1 month ago

Zimbabwe to kill dozens of elephants and distribute meat to people

Zimbabwe has announced that dozens of its elephants will be killed to control the population size and the meat from the carcasses will be distributed to people.
1 month ago
A group of elephants and giraffes walk near a carcass of an elephant at a watering hole inside Hwange National Park, in Zimbabwe, Oct 23, 2019.
1 month ago

Viral California baby eagle leaves the nest

Sunny, one of the two viral Big Bear Valley eaglets born 12 weeks ago, was seen on the Friends of Big Bear Valley nest cam taking her first flight in the San Bernadino's Mountains on Monday.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Viral California baby eagle leaves the nest
1 month ago

Viral Big Bear bald eagle chick leaves nest: 'Sunny is out in the world!'

Friends of Big Bear Valley announced the news on Monday that one of two viral eaglets had left the nest.
1 month ago
"Sunny" one of the viral eaglets from the Friends of Big Bear Valley and Big Bear Eagle Nest Cam takes flight in video, June 2, 2025.
1 month ago

Woman arrested after dog dies in extreme heat

A Nevada woman was arrested for the death of her dog, which she allegedly kept outside in the extreme heat, police said.
1 month ago
1 month ago

Sunny, one of the closely-watched baby bald eagles, leaves nest for first time

Livestream viewers around the world have been marveling at the baby eagles' growth since they hatched in Big Bear, California.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Sunny, one of the closely-watched baby bald eagles, leaves nest for first time
1 month ago

Cat who survived nearly 400-foot fall adopted by rescue pilot who saved her

A cat that survived a nearly 400-foot fall will live the rest of its nine lives with the woman who came to her rescue.
1 month ago
A 12-year-old cat named Mirage that survived a 380-foot fall at Bryce Canyon National Park was adopted by Chelsea Tugaw, the Utah Department of Public Safety pilot who rescued her.
1 month ago

This elusive predator was hunted to local extinction but has now returned

A species that was hunted to local extinction has returned to its natural habitat, say scientists who witnessed the population recovery via satellite imagery.
1 month ago
A wolverine in Kuhmo, Finland.
1 month ago

6 gray whales dying in San Francisco in 1 week has authorities scrambling for answers

Six gray whales have died in the San Francisco Bay area in the past week, bringing the total number of dead whales to 15 this year as authorities rush to figure out why.
1 month ago
Subadult male gray whale at Kirby Cove, Marin Headlands.
1 month ago

Recent string of shark sightings along the East Coast

In North Carolina, a 26-year-old man needed over a dozen stitches after being bitten in a suspected shark attack.
1 month ago
Recent string of shark sightings along the East Coast
1 month ago

American Humane Society helps Army Specialist reunite and adopt his former K-9

David Muir shares how the American Humane Society organized a reunion that would last forever after Army Specialist Kameron Markert and bomb-sniffing K-9 Attila were were separated to different bases.
1 month ago
VIDEO: American Humane Society helps Army Specialist reunite and adopt his former K-9
1 month ago

Squirrel surprises North Carolina man

A North Carolina man peeking into a trash can after hearing something rummaging inside got quite the surprise when a squirrel popped out — and lunged straight at him.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Squirrel surprises North Carolina man
1 month ago

Black bear found sitting on stove inside home after crashing through ceiling

A black bear was discovered sitting on the stove inside a Kentucky home after crashing through the ceiling, authorities said.
1 month ago
A black bear was discovered sitting on the stove inside a Kentucky home after crashing through the ceiling, authorities said.
1 month ago

How officials are working to keep beachgoers safe from sharks

Great Whites have been spotted early off the East Coast and new tracking technology is giving scientists a look at what's bring them closer to shore.
1 month ago
VIDEO How officials are working to keep beachgoers safe from sharks
1 month ago

Rare endangered bird on the run after zoo escape

A juvenile East African crowned crane escaped from the Cougar Mountain Zoo in Issaquah, Washington, prompting an active search in the surrounding area.
1 month ago
A juvenile East African crowned crane escaped from the Cougar Mountain Zoo in Issaquah, Washington, prompting an active search in the surrounding area.
1 month ago

Penguin poop may be key in stabilizing the climate in Antarctica: Study

Penguins could be playing a crucial role in stabilizing the climate in Antarctica when they go No. 2, according to new research.
1 month ago
Adelie penguins walking along the Antarctic coastline.