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35-year-old man survives grizzly bear attack after encountering 2 at national park

A 35-year-old man has been seriously injured in a grizzly bear attack after accidentally encountering two of them in Wyoming, officials said.
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Grizzly near Swan Lake
May 21, 2024 at 1:29 AM

Bear finds nothing to eat in Florida garage fridge

A bear in Florida out looking for an evening snack couldn't have been more disappointed after going through the effort to enter a resident's garage and open up their refrigerator.
May 21, 2024 at 1:29 AM
VIDEO: Bear finds nothing to eat in Florida garage fridge
May 21, 2024 at 12:14 AM

Moose kills Alaska man attempting to take photos of her newborn calves

Authorities in Alaska say a moose has killed a 70-year-old man in the community of Homer
May 21, 2024 at 12:14 AM
Homer, Alaska, and the Homer Spit, jutting out into Kachemak Bay, is seen on June 9, 2021. Alaska State Troopers say a 70-year-old Homer man attempting to take photos of newborn moose calves was attacked and killed by the calves' mother in Homer on Sunday, May 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)
May 19, 2024 at 10:58 AM

Here's how experts are trying to save the endangered Florida Panthers

A small population of panthers are currently confined to southwest Florida.
May 19, 2024 at 10:58 AM
Only about 200 Florida panthers are left. Here's how experts are trying to save them.
May 17, 2024 at 10:10 PM

New endangered listing for rare lizard could slow oil and gas drilling in New Mexico and West Texas

Federal wildlife officials have declared a rare lizard in southeastern New Mexico and West Texas an endangered species
May 17, 2024 at 10:10 PM
FILE - This May 1, 2015, file photo shows a Dunes Sagebrush lizard in N.M. Federal wildlife officials declared the rare lizard in southeastern New Mexico and West Texas an endangered species, citing future energy development, sand mining and climate change as the biggest threats to its survival in one of the world's most lucrative oil and natural gas basins. (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service via AP, File)
May 17, 2024 at 9:15 PM

‘It doesn’t feel as cuddly as it looks’

ABC News' Danny New spoke with the man who rescued and raised a lioness cub in the African savannah.
May 17, 2024 at 9:15 PM
VIDEO:  ‘It doesn’t feel as cuddly as it looks’
May 17, 2024 at 8:18 PM

How experts are trying to save the Florida panther

The fate of the Florida panther, also known as the North American cougar, could depend on a network of wildlife corridors and panther crossings.
May 17, 2024 at 8:18 PM
A panther walks through palmetto trees in Charlotte County, Florida.
May 16, 2024 at 10:54 PM

Southern California traffic brought to standstill after bear wanders onto freeway

Commuters on a Southern California freeway experienced an unexpected delay earlier this week when a bear wandered onto the road, bringing traffic to a halt.
May 16, 2024 at 10:54 PM
In this screen grab from a video, a bear causes a temporary traffic halt on the 14 freeway near Newhall Avenue just over 30 miles north of downtown Los Angeles, on May 14, 2024.
May 16, 2024 at 10:18 PM

Bear stops traffic on California freeway

A bear slowed traffic on a Southern California freeway before retreating back toward the nearby hills.
May 16, 2024 at 10:18 PM
A bear slowed traffic on a Southern California freeway before retreating back toward the nearby hills.
May 16, 2024 at 8:36 PM

Deep-sea squid latches on to camera

A rare, deep-sea squid was captured attaching itself to a camera in the South Pacific, researchers said.
May 16, 2024 at 8:36 PM
Deep-sea squid latches on to camera
May 15, 2024 at 7:48 PM

Escaped cow proves tricky to lasso on busy street

There was no stopping an escaped bovine that was spotted in Pennsylvania. It was having a ball running down the streets while someone tried and failed to lasso it.
May 15, 2024 at 7:48 PM
VIDEO: Escaped cow proves tricky to lasso on busy street
May 15, 2024 at 12:07 PM

Mama bear chills on swing in British Columbia backyard

A black bear was the picture of relaxation as it lay on a swing in a British Columbia garden while its cub scampered about nearby.
May 15, 2024 at 12:07 PM
VIDEO:  Mama bear chills on swing in British Columbia backyard
May 15, 2024 at 10:49 AM

Killer whales attack and sink 50-foot yacht in Strait of Gibraltar: Spanish officials

The 50-foot yacht, named The Alboran Cognac, was 15 miles from Cabo Espartel in Morrocco when an unknown number of orcas began ramming the vessel.
May 15, 2024 at 10:49 AM
Orca breaching off the San Juan Islands.
May 15, 2024 at 1:02 AM

Spain warns boats of possible orca run-ins near the Strait of Gibraltar this summer

Spanish authorities are recommending small vessels stick to the coastline around the Strait of Gibraltar after an orca rammed a boat that later sank
May 15, 2024 at 1:02 AM
May 14, 2024 at 11:52 PM

Cougar frightens Washington family in their backyard

A Monroe, Washington, family had a frightening incident in their backyard on Saturday when a cougar chased their pets, coming within feet of where they were standing.
May 14, 2024 at 11:52 PM
VIDEO: Cougar frightens Washington family in their backyard
May 13, 2024 at 5:02 PM

Punxsutawney Phil's babies are named Shadow and Sunny

Punxsutawney Phil’s offspring have names that just might help the famed weather-forecasting groundhog to predict when spring will begin
May 13, 2024 at 5:02 PM
FILE - Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 138th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., Friday, Feb. 2, 2024. Phil's human handlers took the occasion of Mother's Day, Sunday, May 12, 2024, to announce that the two kids born earlier this spring to Phil and his partner, Phyllis, are named Sunny and Shadow. Sunny is a female, Shadow a male. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)
May 13, 2024 at 2:19 PM

Black ash tree threatened by invasive emerald ash borer

The green beetle threatens the black ash tree, a species of cultural importance to Indigenous peoples.
May 13, 2024 at 2:19 PM
An emerald ash borer in an undated photo.
May 12, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Rescuers free 2 horses stuck in the mud in Connecticut

Two horses stuck deep in the mud for hours are free after being pulled out by more than a dozen rescuers in Connecticut
May 12, 2024 at 8:30 PM
This image provided by Thomas J. Nanos shows LVFD, DART, and North Windham Volunteer Fire Department members working to bring the second horse out of the swamp in Lebanon, Conn., Saturday, May 11, 2024. Two horses stuck deep in mud for hours were pulled out by more than a dozen rescuers. (Thomas J. Nanos via AP)
May 10, 2024 at 3:07 PM

How citizen science is being used for whale conservation efforts

A whale-watching excursion that embarks straight from New York City offers passengers an opportunity to and assist in much-needed conservation efforts.
May 10, 2024 at 3:07 PM
A humpback whale spyhops off Rockaway Peninsula with the Empire State Building in the background, Sept. 23, 2013, New York City.
May 10, 2024 at 1:53 PM

Newly discovered genus of tiny, hornless deer dates back 32 million years

A new genus of tiny, hornless deer that lived in South Dakota during the Oligocene Epoch approximately 32 million years ago has been discovered in Badlands National Park.
May 10, 2024 at 1:53 PM
A paleoartistic reconstruction of the newly named genus Santuccimeryx elissae, shown standing in front of hackberry bushes. Its small size (3-5 lbs), relatively large orbits, and shortened skull differentiate Santuccimeryx from the tiny Oligocene deer Leptomeryx. Illustration by Benji Paysnoe.
May 10, 2024 at 8:06 AM

Brazilian horse stranded on a roof by floods is rescued after stirring the nation

A horse that was perilously stranded on a rooftop by Brazil's deadly floods has been rescued
May 10, 2024 at 8:06 AM
A resident stands on the balcony of his home partially submerged by flood waters from heavy rains, in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, Thursday, May 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) is
May 10, 2024 at 12:19 AM

Dog rescued after falling off 50-foot cliff at Connecticut quarry

A terrier mix named Rippy was rescued on Tuesday after falling off a 50-foot cliff at a Connecticut quarry, following days of being missing.
May 10, 2024 at 12:19 AM
VIDEO: Dog rescued after falling off 50-foot cliff at Connecticut quarry
May 9, 2024 at 3:06 PM

Scientists discover how elephant greetings change based on social relationships

Researchers are learning more about how elephants greet each other, and how relationships among the social species could impact that communication.
May 9, 2024 at 3:06 PM
Doma (male) and Kariba (female) greeting. Doma reaches his trunk towards Kariba and Kariba holds her ears spread.
May 9, 2024 at 1:51 AM

Sperm whales communicate through 'complex phonetic alphabet,' study finds

The ways sperm whales communicate with each other may be more "complex" than scientists previously believed, new study finds.
May 9, 2024 at 1:51 AM
The ways sperm whales communicate with each other may be more "complex" than scientists previously believed, new study finds.
May 8, 2024 at 11:37 PM

Sperm whales communicate through a 'complex phonetic alphabet,' study finds

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology analyzed the codas of approximately 60 sperm whales.
May 8, 2024 at 11:37 PM
Sperm Whales in the Caribbean Sea, Dominica, in an undated photo.
May 7, 2024 at 9:26 PM

Scientists learning basics of sperm whale language after years of effort

Scientists studying the sperm whales that live around the Caribbean island of Dominica have described for the first time the basic elements of how they might be talking to each other, in an effort that could one day help better protect them
May 7, 2024 at 9:26 PM
Light shines on a sperm whale swimming off the coast of Dominica in March 2024. In a study published Tuesday, May 7, in the journal Nature Communications, scientists studying the sperm whales that live around the Caribbean island have described for the first time the basic elements of how they might be talking to each other, in an effort that could one day help us to better protect them. (Samuel Lam via AP)
May 4, 2024 at 7:39 PM

Zebra on the run for nearly a week in Washington found in woods

The female mare, named Shug, was one of four zebras that escaped a trailer in Washington state on April 28.
May 4, 2024 at 7:39 PM
Missing zebra that was on the run for six days in Washington state captured.
May 3, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Meet the trained dogs for pediatric patients

"GMA" visits Cleveland Clinic Children’s to meet Kid and Trotter, the facility dogs trained specifically to work with pediatric patients.
May 3, 2024 at 3:00 PM
VIDEO: Meet the trained dogs for pediatric patients
May 3, 2024 at 1:50 AM

'Very rare' bird spotted in Oregon, first reported sighting in US history

An amateur photographer in Oregon captured a rare Blue Rock Thrush, a bird native to Europe and Asia, which has never been seen in the United States.
May 3, 2024 at 1:50 AM
VIDEO: 'Very rare' bird spotted in Oregon, first reported sighting in US history
May 2, 2024 at 1:52 AM

Little bears spotted in California’s Big Bear Valley

Two little bears and one big mama bear were spotted outside a home in Big Bear Lake, California.
May 2, 2024 at 1:52 AM
VIDEO: Little bears spotted in California’s Big Bear Valley
May 1, 2024 at 11:24 PM

Birth of baby giraffe surprises Houston Zoo

Keepers at the Houston Zoo knew giraffe Kamili was pregnant, but didn't know the exact delivery date — until they arrived at work one morning to find a newborn baby giraffe, named Tino.
May 1, 2024 at 11:24 PM
VIDEO: Birth of baby giraffe surprises Houston Zoo
April 30, 2024 at 1:20 PM

2 giant pandas from China coming to San Diego Zoo

The China Wildlife and Conservation Association has transported pandas to U.S. facilities since 1972.
April 30, 2024 at 1:20 PM
The China Wildlife and Conservation Association has transported pandas to U.S. facilities since 1972.
April 30, 2024 at 10:53 AM

Man under influence of alcohol injured after kicking bison in the leg at Yellowstone

A 40-year-old who allegedly kicked a bison in the leg while under the influence of alcohol at Yellowstone National Park, was injured by the animal and arrested.
April 30, 2024 at 10:53 AM
A 40-year-old man who allegedly kicked a bison in the leg while under the influence of alcohol at Yellowstone National Park, was injured by the animal and arrested, officials say.
April 30, 2024 at 10:49 AM

2 giant pandas from China to arrive at San Diego Zoo under conservation partnership

The China Wildlife and Conservation Association has transported pandas to U.S. facilities since 1972.
April 30, 2024 at 10:49 AM
In this handout image from the Zooilogical Society of San Diego, A giant panda cub Mei Sheng celebrates his second birthday by diving right into his birthday cake on August 19, 2005 in San Diego, California.
April 29, 2024 at 3:11 PM

Millions of cicadas to emerge from ground

Two different broods of cicadas are expected to awaken from their subterranean slumber this year. The last time that happened was 221 years ago.
April 29, 2024 at 3:11 PM
VIDEO: Millions of cicadas to emerge from ground
April 26, 2024 at 11:50 PM

Mountain lion cub relaxes in hammock at California zoo

A foster mountain lion cub named Willow enjoyed relaxing in a hammock at the Oakland Zoo, where he and his sister, Maple, were welcomed in November after their mother was struck and killed by a car.
April 26, 2024 at 11:50 PM
VIDEO: Mountain lion cub relaxes in hammock at California zoo
April 26, 2024 at 8:17 PM

Meet the megaraptor: Fossil footprints unearth new dinosaur

Large fossil footprints unearthed in China have led to the discovery of a "megaraptor" dinosaur, a relative of the velociraptor, a new study suggests.
April 26, 2024 at 8:17 PM
Life reconstruction of the giant troodontid Fujianipus yingliangi, estimated hip height: 1.8 m.
April 26, 2024 at 2:43 PM

How researchers are experimenting with curbing human-shark interactions

Shark conservation efforts in the last two decades have been so successful that researchers are testing ways to mitigate human-shark conflict as populations rise.
April 26, 2024 at 2:43 PM
Sandbar sharks avoid an electrical pulse deterrent placed near bait.
April 26, 2024 at 12:15 PM

Golden retriever steals spotlight as wedding ring bearer

A dog called “Pancakes” was more than happy to take on the special role in his human’s wedding.
April 26, 2024 at 12:15 PM
VIDEO: Golden retriever steals spotlight as wedding ring bearer
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Coyote spotted roaming in Central Park

Park officials confirmed coyotes are residing in the area and advised residents to keep their distance after an increase of sightings by passersby.
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VIDEO: Coyote spotted roaming in Central Park
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Dead dolphin found on beach with bullets lodged in brain, spinal cord and heart

A bottlenose dolphin was found shot to death with bullets lodged in its brain, spinal cord and heart and authorities are offering a reward for information on who did it.
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A juvenile bottlenose dolphin was found shot to death with bullets lodged in its brain, spinal cord and heart and now authorities are offering a handsome reward for information on who committed the gruesome act.
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Secrets of the Octopus

The new National Geographic documentary series "Secrets of the Octopus" sheds an extraordinary light on the aquatic creatures.
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VIDEO: Secrets of the Octopus
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Cat becomes Target model after recovering from serious injuries

After a tough living situation and being missing for a month, Hercules became a model for Target.
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VIDEO: Cat becomes Target model after recovering from serious injuries
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Karen, the 'beloved' ostrich at Topeka Zoo, dies after swallowing zoo staffer's keys

Karen, a “vibrant and beloved” ostrich who made her home at the Topeka Zoo has died after swallowing a zoo staffer’s set of keys, zoo officials said.
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Karen, a “vibrant and beloved” ostrich who made her home at the Topeka Zoo has died after swallowing a zoo staffer’s set of keys, zoo officials said.
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Activist Freya Aspinall on the importance of returning animals to the wild

ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with activist and model Freya Aspinall on her family's organization – the Aspinall Foundation – and their mission of rewilding animals.
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VIDEO: Activist Freya Aspinall on the importance of returning animals to the wild
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TSA explosives detection canine given party to celebrate retirement

Messi, the TSA explosives detection canine, had a retirement party in Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport complete with over a dozen tennis balls, a bubble machine, party hat and cupcake.
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VIDEO: TSA explosives detection canine given party to celebrate retirement
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Bear cub recuperating after picked up from tree for photos

North Carolina officials are investigating a filmed incident where a group of people picked up a bear cub from a tree and dropped it after posing with it for photos.
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VIDEO: Bear cub recuperating after picked up from tree for photos
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Watch the moment this dog patiently introduces himself to his new puppy brother

The most gentle doggy introduction you’ll ever see.
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VIDEO: Watch the moment this dog patiently introduces himself to his new puppy brother
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Turkey rescued from slaughterhouse experiences sunlight for 1st time

Kevin the turkey was rescued from a slaughterhouse by Pennyslvania-based nonprofit J and J Farms Animal Sanctuary.
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VIDEO: Turkey rescued from slaughterhouse experiences sunlight for 1st time
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Bear cub recovering after being dropped by bystander who picked it up, took photos

North Carolina wilderness experts are sounding the alarm over bear safety after a group of people were filmed picking up a cub and posing with it in photos.
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A group of people was filmed taking pictures with wild bears in Buncombe County, N.C, according to officials.