Whale that vanished from Atlantic over 200 years ago spotted off Massachusetts: 'Shouldn't exist'
Scientists from the New England Aquarium (NEA) in Boston were flying off the coast of Nantucket on Friday when they saw a leviathan that has been extinct for over 200 years: a gray whale.
Scientists from the New England Aquarium (NEA) in Boston were flying off the coast of Nantucket on Friday when they saw a leviathan that has been extinct for over 200 years: a gray whale.
Las Vegas’ Bellagio helps rescue yellow-billed loon from its fountain
The Bellagio in Las Vegas had to pause its fountain show, as it worked with officials to rescue a yellow-billed loon who “found comfort" in the water.
The Bellagio in Las Vegas had to pause its fountain show, as it worked with officials to rescue a yellow-billed loon who “found comfort" in the water.
White shark breaks records with historic journey from South Carolina to Mexico
A white shark, LeeBeth, recently made a historic journey from South Carolina to Mexico, marking the furthest westward tracking of a white shark in the Gulf of Mexico.
A white shark, LeeBeth, recently made a historic journey from South Carolina to Mexico, marking the furthest westward tracking of a white shark in the Gulf of Mexico.
DC Cherry Blossoms: Small green buds mark start of stage 1 on way to peak bloom
The famous Japanese cherry blossom trees surrounding Washington, D.C.’s Tidal Basin and National Mall have reached stage one of development as they move toward peak bloom.
The famous Japanese cherry blossom trees surrounding Washington, D.C.’s Tidal Basin and National Mall have reached stage one of development as they move toward peak bloom.
Scientists photograph ‘lost bird,’ not seen for decades, during expedition in Africa
According to the American Bird Conservancy, the yellow-crested helmetshrike had not been seen in nearly two decades. It had never been photographed.
According to the American Bird Conservancy, the yellow-crested helmetshrike had not been seen in nearly two decades. It had never been photographed.
March Napness: Contest underway to find the sleepiest sanctuary bear
You’ve heard of March Madness and Fat Bear Week, but are you ready for March Napness? As hibernating season comes to an end, the search is on for the sleepiest sanctuary bear.
You’ve heard of March Madness and Fat Bear Week, but are you ready for March Napness? As hibernating season comes to an end, the search is on for the sleepiest sanctuary bear.
‘Thousands of whales disappeared,’ likely starved to death amid strong heatwave: study
Researchers found a decline of nearly 7,000 whales between 2012 and 2021, which coincided with a massive marine heatwave sometimes referred to as “the blob."
Researchers found a decline of nearly 7,000 whales between 2012 and 2021, which coincided with a massive marine heatwave sometimes referred to as “the blob."
Watch: Bear trio gets evicted from building in California's Lake Tahoe
A family of three bears had bear-ly moved into a building in California’s Lake Tahoe when they got the boot.
A family of three bears had bear-ly moved into a building in California’s Lake Tahoe when they got the boot.
Joro spiders known for giant webs poised to invade more US cities, study warns
Joro spiders have been found in new research to be even more "urban tolerant" than previously believed, setting these creatures up to invade even more U.S. cities.
Joro spiders have been found in new research to be even more "urban tolerant" than previously believed, setting these creatures up to invade even more U.S. cities.
Feral cat found in Frederick tests positive for rabies after reports of 'unusual and aggressive behavior'
The Frederick County Health Department is alerting anyone who may have encountered a feral cat after the stray tested positive for rabies.
The Frederick County Health Department is alerting anyone who may have encountered a feral cat after the stray tested positive for rabies.
Biggest snake species in the world discovered while filming with Will Smith in the Amazon
National Geographic explorer Bryan Fry revealed details about the largest identified snake, a green anaconda variant.
National Geographic explorer Bryan Fry revealed details about the largest identified snake, a green anaconda variant.
Watch: Donkeys interrupt meteorologist’s report, stealing the spotlight
Ohio meteorologist Matt Willoughby's broadcast took an unexpected turn when a herd of donkeys wandered into the frame, leaving him momentarily stunned.
Ohio meteorologist Matt Willoughby's broadcast took an unexpected turn when a herd of donkeys wandered into the frame, leaving him momentarily stunned.
Man killed by lion after entering enclosure at zoo: 'The animal attacked'
A zoo guest who decided to climb a wall to enter a lion enclosure to apparently take a selfie was mauled to death by the animal Thursday, according to reports.
A zoo guest who decided to climb a wall to enter a lion enclosure to apparently take a selfie was mauled to death by the animal Thursday, according to reports.
Rabid cat tried to attack people in Virginia, officials say
Animal control officials in Virginia say a rabid cat tried to attack people earlier this week in the Dumfries area.
Animal control officials in Virginia say a rabid cat tried to attack people earlier this week in the Dumfries area.
Chernobyl’s mutant wolves developing resistance to cancer, study says
Wolves in Chernobyl’s radiation zone appear to have developed a resistance to cancer after being exposed to high levels of radiation in the wake of the nuclear disaster 35 years ago, according to a new study.
Wolves in Chernobyl’s radiation zone appear to have developed a resistance to cancer after being exposed to high levels of radiation in the wake of the nuclear disaster 35 years ago, according to a new study.
Stingray pregnancy shocks aquarium, shark lab in NC: 'We have no male'
A stingray's pregnancy could be a miraculous birth: The aquarium and shark lab where she lives has no male stingrays.
A stingray's pregnancy could be a miraculous birth: The aquarium and shark lab where she lives has no male stingrays.
Another whale found dead at Assateague Island; offshore wind projects causing concern
Maryland state officials discovered a deceased whale off the state's Atlantic coast last week, marking the second beached whale carcass discovered in the area in three weeks.
Maryland state officials discovered a deceased whale off the state's Atlantic coast last week, marking the second beached whale carcass discovered in the area in three weeks.
Full Wolf Moon: When to see the first full moon of 2024 this week
The first full Moon of 2024 will light up the night's sky on Thursday if weather conditions are clear.
The first full Moon of 2024 will light up the night's sky on Thursday if weather conditions are clear.
Map: Here's where the double broods of cicadas will emerge in 2024
For the first time in 221 years, two different broods of cicadas will emerge simultaneously – and some states will be lucky enough to see both groups.
For the first time in 221 years, two different broods of cicadas will emerge simultaneously – and some states will be lucky enough to see both groups.
When do cicadas come out in 2024? What to know ahead of emergence in MD, VA and DC area
Get ready! 2024 will be the year of the cicada! Here's when and where they will emerge in the Washington, D.C. area.
Get ready! 2024 will be the year of the cicada! Here's when and where they will emerge in the Washington, D.C. area.