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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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