New Zealand volcano vents steam, stymies recovery of bodies
A New Zealand island volcano vented more steam and mud Wednesday in an increase of geothermal activity that again delayed the recovery of victims' bodies from a deadly eruption two days ago.
Abandoned baby giraffe befriended by dog in Africa dies
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A baby giraffe that was befriended by a dog after he was abandoned in the wild has died, a South African animal orphanage said Friday. “Our team is heartbroken,” the orphanage said.
Someone is putting tiny cowboy hats on pigeons in Las Vegas as animal rescue works to remove them
Someone in Las Vegas has been putting tiny cowboy hats on the heads of Las Vegas pigeons, and while you might be asking yourself why, one local onlooker only has one explanation: “the rodeo is in town.”
Chris Brown must give up monkeys under judge's restrictions
The 30-year-old singer was allowed to enter a diversion program nearly a year after he was charged with two misdemeanors over his possession of a pet capuchin monkey without a permit.
At age 104, Wisconsin woman bags her first buck
A 104-year-old Wisconsin woman bagged her first buck while hunting this past weekend in Price County.
This panda has some serious, and adorable, attachment issues
It’s not every day that you receive bear hugs while at work, unless it’s your job to take care of pandas.
About 350 koalas feared dead in raging Australian wildfires
Conservationists fear hundreds of koalas have perished in wildfires that have razed prime habitat on Australia's east coast.
Woman attacked by owl in Northwest DC
Owl attacks might not be a top concern for D.C. residents, but they’re not out of the realm of possibility.
Police arrest woman who climbed into Bronx Zoo lion habitat
A woman who reportedly climbed over a safety barrier at the Bronx Zoo lion exhibit has been arrested.
Trump advisers want to ‘modernize’ national parks with wifi, food trucks and Amazon deliveries
A committee of advisers delivered a set of recommendations to the Trump administration last month that they claim will revitalize America’s national parks and make a dent in the $11.9 billion maintenance backlog faced by the National Park Service.
Woman found dead with 8-foot python coiled around neck in home filled with 140 snakes
An Indiana woman was found dead Wednesday night with an 8-foot python coiled around her neck inside what police described as a “reptile home” filled with 140 snakes.
Hundreds of koalas feared dead in Australian wildfires
Conservationists fear hundreds of koalas have perished in wildfires that have razed prime habitat on Australia's east coast.
More dead wild elephants discovered at Thai waterfall; toll at 11
Wildlife officials in Thailand said Tuesday they have discovered the carcasses of five more wild elephants downstream from a waterfall where the bodies of six other elephants were found last weekend.
Albino squirrel catches tourists' attention on the National Mall
An albino squirrel is catching the attention of tourists on the National Mall Thursday.
TripAdvisor will no longer sell tickets to attractions that breed or import whales or dolphins
Travel website TripAdvisor announced it will no longer sell tickets or generate revenue from any attractions that are involved with the captivity of ocean mammals.
Bull captured by owner in West Baltimore
A bull has been captured by its owner after roaming free for hours in West Baltimore Wednesday.
Police want to question woman seen in lion enclosure
Video has gone viral of a woman inside the lion enclosure at the Bronx Zoo.
Thousands of monarch butterflies migrate from Colorado to Mexico in 3,000 mile journey
The annual migration of North America’s monarch butterfly is a breathtaking and spectacular phenomenon.
Bird detained, given sandwich in jail cell by Dutch police after shoplifting arrest
A colorful bird was detained in a Dutch police station after a shoplifting arrest, according to authorities.
Frederick man finds bear in his front yard
A Frederick man says he was heading out to get groceries from his van over the weekend when he discovered a "beary" big surprise in his yard!