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December 25, 2024 at 6:48 PM
Snowy owl rescued from car grille by Minnesota woman who saved another bird hours earlier
A great gray owl and a snowy owl are being treated by experts after being rescued by a northern Minnesota woman
December 25, 2024 at 6:48 PM
December 24, 2024 at 2:47 PM
Baby mammoth preserved for 50,000 years unveiled in Russia's Siberia
The remains of a 50,000-year-old baby mammoth uncovered by melting permafrost in Russia’s Siberia have been unveiled to the public
December 24, 2024 at 2:47 PM
December 23, 2024 at 4:53 PM
AI eavesdrops on world's wildest places to track, help protect endangered wildlife
A biologist hid 350 audio monitors across Costa Rica’s tropical rainforests to spy on endangered spider monkeys in order to help protect them
December 23, 2024 at 4:53 PM
December 23, 2024 at 8:10 AM
Pandas An An and Ke Ke celebrate their 1st Christmas in Hong Kong
A pair of five-year-old pandas, named An An and Ke Ke, celebrated their first Christmas early in a Hong Kong park, munching on special treats and looking cute for the cameras
December 23, 2024 at 8:10 AM
December 20, 2024 at 11:28 PM
Meet the Indigenous people herding reindeer in Norway, Finland and Sweden
We shine a light on the Sami people, the only people allowed to herd reindeer in Norway, Finland and Sweden.
December 20, 2024 at 11:28 PM
December 20, 2024 at 8:54 PM
Search underway for kangaroo on the loose in Texas
The kangaroo named Rowdy was last seen hopping down a road in Sealy, Texas.
December 20, 2024 at 8:54 PM
December 20, 2024 at 8:22 PM
Kangaroo remains on the loose in Texas after jumping fence
The 5-foot-tall kangaroo, named Rowdy, was last seen early Wednesday morning on Pyka Road near Interstate 10 in Austin County, according to the kangaroo's owner.
December 20, 2024 at 8:22 PM
December 20, 2024 at 10:19 AM
Turtle’s 3D-printed harness could help ‘bubble butt syndrome’
ABC News’ Danny New reports on Charlotte, a green sea turtle receiving help at Mystic Aquarium to swim normally after a boating accident damaged its shell and spinal cord.
December 20, 2024 at 10:19 AM
December 20, 2024 at 1:35 AM
LA Zoo hatches first-ever perentie lizards, one of largest lizard species in the world
Two new perentie lizards have hatched at the Los Angeles Zoo, the first of their species to be bred there
December 20, 2024 at 1:35 AM
December 19, 2024 at 6:04 PM
20-year-old blind cat rescued from icy Massachusetts pond
A 20-year-old blind cat named Tiki caused a scare after he was seen on ice floating in a Massachusetts pond and then fell in
December 19, 2024 at 6:04 PM
December 18, 2024 at 9:32 PM
Police warn residents after several wild monkey sightings
Authorities in Florida are warning residents not to feed or approach monkeys spotted roaming around Orange City and two neighboring communities this week.
December 18, 2024 at 9:32 PM
December 18, 2024 at 9:04 PM
'Murder hornet' eradicated from US, officials declare
The so-called murder hornet has been eradicated from the U.S., five years after the invasive species was first discovered in Washington state, officials declared.
December 18, 2024 at 9:04 PM
December 18, 2024 at 8:53 PM
'Murder hornet' eradicated from US, officials declare
The so-called "murder hornet" has been eradicated from the U.S., five years after the invasive species was first discovered in Washington state, officials declared.
December 18, 2024 at 8:53 PM
December 18, 2024 at 6:38 PM
Endangered whales found entangled in rope off Massachusetts
The federal government says that two endangered whales have been spotted entangled in fishing gear off Massachusetts and that one is likely to die from its injuries
December 18, 2024 at 6:38 PM
December 18, 2024 at 2:22 PM
Capybaras take their turn as the holiday season's 'it' animal
Capybaras are having a big moment
December 18, 2024 at 2:22 PM
December 18, 2024 at 8:30 AM
Inside the farm raising gene-edited pigs for human kidney transplants
ABC News' Morgan Norwood visits a farm and the scientists raising pigs with genetically-modified organs to transplant them into humans for a second chance at life -- all with the FDA's permission.
December 18, 2024 at 8:30 AM
December 17, 2024 at 8:38 PM
Fitness icons helping animals in need
Mike Ruiz and Sergi Constance, along with two rescue dogs, drop by to promote the 2025 Mutts and Muscles calendar, which helps support animals finding a loving home.
December 17, 2024 at 8:38 PM
December 17, 2024 at 6:22 PM
A zoo elephant dies in Indonesia after being swept away in a river
An elephant that lived at the zoo on Indonesia's tourist island of Bali has been found dead after being swept away by a strong river current
December 17, 2024 at 6:22 PM
December 15, 2024 at 6:22 AM
Argo the dog, a TSA calendar star, protects air travelers by sniffing out explosives
A 9-year-old black Labrador retriever named Argo is gearing up for a busy holiday travel season
December 15, 2024 at 6:22 AM
December 15, 2024 at 4:30 AM
Police search for whoever discarded emaciated bulldog in a trash bag
Police are trying to find out who taped a bulldog inside a trash bag and abandoned him in Des Moines
December 15, 2024 at 4:30 AM
December 15, 2024 at 4:23 AM
This furry friend enjoys watching dog movies
Eight-year-old Kevin has been watching movies his whole life.
December 15, 2024 at 4:23 AM
December 13, 2024 at 9:27 PM
Watch Disney's baby elephant celebrate her 1st birthday
Corra, the youngest African elephant at Disney's Animal Kingdom, celebrated her first birthday with some sweet treats.
December 13, 2024 at 9:27 PM
December 13, 2024 at 5:42 PM
Feds propose protection for giant salamanders devastated by Hurricane Helene
A giant salamander that evolved on the supercontinent Pangaea and outlived the dinosaurs has been proposed for federal protection by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
December 13, 2024 at 5:42 PM
December 13, 2024 at 11:58 AM
Scientists suspect specimen of world's rarest whale died from head injuries
Scientists suspect the first complete specimen ever recorded of the world’s rarest whale died from head injuries
December 13, 2024 at 11:58 AM
December 13, 2024 at 2:40 AM
Fresh fin whale meat is auctioned for the first time in decades in Japan
Meat from fin whales caught for the first time in nearly 50 years off Japan’s northern coast has fetched up to more than $1,300 per kilogram at auction, as officials try to keep the struggling industry alive
December 13, 2024 at 2:40 AM
December 12, 2024 at 5:38 PM
Comedy awards for funniest wildlife photography
The Nikon-sponsored competition is open to all wildlife photography novices, amateurs and professionals and salutes the hilarity of our natural world.
December 12, 2024 at 5:38 PM
December 9, 2024 at 1:14 AM
Dolphin balances beer bottle on its beak
This dolphin did its part to call attention to the issue of ocean pollution, as it was spotted off the coast of Australia balancing a beer bottle on its beak, much to the delight of onlookers.
December 9, 2024 at 1:14 AM
December 7, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Why fentanyl, other drugs found in bottlenose dolphin indicates a larger problem
Scientists have detected fentanyl and other drugs in dozens of dolphins from the Gulf of Mexico, which could have large implications on the overall health of the oceans.
December 7, 2024 at 6:00 PM
December 5, 2024 at 9:55 PM
Meet the dogs featured in the 2025 TSA 'Canine Calendar’
These cuties are working hard in airports across the country to keep us safe year round.
December 5, 2024 at 9:55 PM
December 5, 2024 at 3:07 PM
TSA honors America's top dogs in 2025 Canine Calendar
The calendar celebrates the dedication of the pups and their handlers as they keep the country safe across the nation's airports. ABC News got to chat with several of the calendar's stars.
December 5, 2024 at 3:07 PM
December 5, 2024 at 1:14 PM
Man severely injured protecting wife from early morning polar bear ambush
A man has sustained serious injuries after leaping to the rescue of his wife who was ambushed by a polar bear in an early morning attack, police said.
December 5, 2024 at 1:14 PM
December 5, 2024 at 6:00 AM
Sea otter mom and pup spotted swimming along the California coast
The heartwarming sight of an otter mom and her pup playing and spinning in the water greeted visitors to the Morro Bay Harbor Walk on Tuesday along California's Central Coast.
December 5, 2024 at 6:00 AM
December 4, 2024 at 10:35 PM
Why climate change is making survival difficult for this iconic species
Global warming in impacting a one-of-a-kind bird species in Florida in a way that is surprising ornithologists, a study found.
December 4, 2024 at 10:35 PM
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Experts warn against exotic animal attractions
ABC News’ Erielle Reshef follows exotic animal encounters gone wrong, including a woman who says her experience with an elephant turned dangerous.
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Playful baby kangaroo climbs all over its mom
A mama kangaroo showed her patience and continued to eat despite the young kangaroo all over her.
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Penguin heads home after epic 2,200-mile journey to Australia
ABC News’ Danny News reports on an update to the emperor penguin named Gus that went on a really long swim.
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Biden pardons 'Peach' and 'Blossom' in White House Thanksgiving turkey tradition
Peach and Blossom are the two lucky turkeys from Minnesota who are escaping a fowl fate as part of a White House tradition.
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5 bear cubs released back into wild after rehabilitation
The cubs spent the summer at Frisco Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.
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Giraffes need endangered species protection for the first time, US officials say
The tallest animal on Earth is in danger, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which has called for federal protections for giraffe species for the first time.
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Curious humpback whale circles boaters in Norway
A playful humpback whale came within feet of a boat in Norway, breaching right in front of the boaters who were almost able to reach out and touch it.
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Giraffes need endangered species protection for the first time, US officials say
Populations of subspecies of northern giraffes have declined approximately 77% since 1985, from 25,653 to 5,919 individuals.
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National security twist emerges in the escape of 43 lab monkeys
Since the escape of 43 primates on Nov. 6 from the Alpha Genesis research laboratory in South Carolina, the facility has come under scrutiny
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39 escaped monkeys captured in South Carolina, 4 remain on the loose
All but four of the rhesus macaque monkeys who escaped from a South Carolina lab have been recovered as of Monday.
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Bear scavenges for food in Tennessee wine shop
A black bear in Tennessee barged into a wine shop in search of food. After knocking over a few items, the bear gave up.
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This penguin was found very far from its home in Antarctica
The penguin somehow traveled from Antarctica to a beach in Western Australia.
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Mummified saber-toothed kitten found preserved in ice
The carcass of the cub was estimated to be about 3 weeks old and of the Homotherium latidens species.
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Well-preserved remains of saber-toothed kitten found frozen in Russian tundra
Scientists have discovered a pristine fossil of a mummified saber-toothed kitten that had been frozen in the Russian tundra for about 37,000 years.
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Dog rescued after being found clinging to submerged shopping cart floating in canal
Rescuers slid a ladder down into the canal and carefully saved the scared pup. Now, she gets more belly rubs than she could have ever dreamed of.
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This rescued gray seal pup takes her self-care bubble baths very seriously
After being found underweight and injured by Seal Rescue Ireland, Honeycomb Worm's wounds have healed and she is thriving!
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Thailand zoo releases official Moo Deng song
The 4-month-old pygmy hippo who became an internet darling when she made her debut on social media is ready to dominate the pop charts with a new song called “Moo Deng Moo Deng.”
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