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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
Woman says she was stopped by squirrel, who tugged on her leg and led her to help its injured baby
Police in Virginia had high praise for a local animal whisperer who said a squirrel led her down a trail, even going so far as to tug at her leg to help its injured baby.
Police in Virginia had high praise for a local animal whisperer who said a squirrel led her down a trail, even going so far as to tug at her leg to help its injured baby.
‘Pervasive losses’: 3 billion birds have vanished from the North American landscape since 1970
More than one-in-four birds has vanished from the North American landscape in the last 50 years, according to new research published in the journal Science Thursday. Because birds are indicators of environmental health, these findings are deeply concerning to scientists.
More than one-in-four birds has vanished from the North American landscape in the last 50 years, according to new research published in the journal Science Thursday. Because birds are indicators of environmental health, these findings are deeply concerning to scientists.
'Looked like a different species': Rare polka-dotted zebra spotted at wildlife reserve in Kenya
A rare zebra with unusual markings was recently spotted at the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya — sporting a dark coat and white polka dots.
A rare zebra with unusual markings was recently spotted at the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya — sporting a dark coat and white polka dots.
Mountain lion goes inside California house, lies down in bathroom
Officials say a mountain lion wandered inside a California house and was captured in a photo lying on a bathroom floor.
Officials say a mountain lion wandered inside a California house and was captured in a photo lying on a bathroom floor.
Fisherman catches strange, 'dinosaur-like' creature
This definitely counts as a once-in-a-lifetime catch.
This definitely counts as a once-in-a-lifetime catch.
Leave no trace: National park debunks ‘myth’ that tossing banana peels, apple cores is OK
Tossing banana peels, apple cores and other “natural” foods on the ground while in nature can have lasting impacts and sometimes deadly consequences for animals, wildlife officials warned this week.
Tossing banana peels, apple cores and other “natural” foods on the ground while in nature can have lasting impacts and sometimes deadly consequences for animals, wildlife officials warned this week.
Baby black bear found sprawled across hotel bathroom sink unfazed by guests and workers
A hotel in Montana got a surprise unregistered guest when a young black bear was found sprawled across a bathroom sink in totally nonchalant fashion.
A hotel in Montana got a surprise unregistered guest when a young black bear was found sprawled across a bathroom sink in totally nonchalant fashion.
Endangered sea turtle shot in neck with 3-foot spear off Florida coast
A $5,000 reward is being offered to help find the person who shot an endangered green sea turtle in the neck with a spear off the coast of Florida.
A $5,000 reward is being offered to help find the person who shot an endangered green sea turtle in the neck with a spear off the coast of Florida.
Spider populations become more aggressive after hurricanes, study finds
Hurricanes not only bring devastating weather and leave destruction in their wake — the storms also bring higher numbers of aggressive spiders, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution.
Hurricanes not only bring devastating weather and leave destruction in their wake — the storms also bring higher numbers of aggressive spiders, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution.
Denmark buys last 4 circus elephants to let them retire
Denmark is spending 11 million kroner ($1.6 million) to buy the country's last four circus elephants to give them a proper retirement as the government moves to ban wild animals in circuses.
Denmark is spending 11 million kroner ($1.6 million) to buy the country's last four circus elephants to give them a proper retirement as the government moves to ban wild animals in circuses.
Australia lowers Great Barrier Reef outlook from 'poor' to 'very poor'
The government agency that manages Australia's Great Barrier Reef has downgraded its outlook for the corals' condition from "poor" to "very poor" due to warming oceans.
The government agency that manages Australia's Great Barrier Reef has downgraded its outlook for the corals' condition from "poor" to "very poor" due to warming oceans.
Fireflies light up in unison at Grandfather Mountain, NC State scientist finds
A new species of firefly has been discovered at Grandfather Mountain, and they do something very different from others: They light up the sky by flashing in unison.
A new species of firefly has been discovered at Grandfather Mountain, and they do something very different from others: They light up the sky by flashing in unison.
Florida hunters capture 2 17-foot, 9-inch Burmese pythons on the same day
Florida wildlife officials say hunters have captured two huge Burmese pythons as part of the state's program to remove the invasive snakes.
Florida wildlife officials say hunters have captured two huge Burmese pythons as part of the state's program to remove the invasive snakes.
Fish with 'two mouths' shocks anglers: 'It’s a catch of a lifetime'
Now that’s a real “one-of-a-kind” catch!
Now that’s a real “one-of-a-kind” catch!