New jaguar spotted in southern Arizona, 5th documented since 2011
A new male jaguar, designated "Jaguar #5," was documented in southern Arizona in November by the University of Arizona's Wild Cat Research and Conservation Center.
Raccoon breaks into Virginia liquor store, gets drunk, passes out in bathroom
A WILD NIGHT: It's not often a burglary suspect is found passed out in the bathroom, but that's exactly what happened in Ashland when a very curious raccoon broke into the local ABC Store and helped itself to a variety of booze.
Rare blue eel stuns divers in underwater footage: Floating ‘piece of silk’
Footage recorded of the rare fish shows the intricacies of the mesmerizing eel and its bright, colorful body.
Arizona overpass will carry animals over I-17, prevent crashes
The Arizona Department of Transportation is building a $15.8 million wildlife overpass over I-17 near Flagstaff.
National Parks raising fees for international tourists visiting popular US parks
The fee change will impact 11 national parks, including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite, according to the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Bobcats spotted resting on Scottsdale home's roof
A Scottsdale resident captured images of some unexpected guests lounging on her neighbor's roof near the McDowell Mountains.
San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident, 141-year-old tortoise Gramma, dies
Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.
Dozens of snakes rescued after alleged abandonment in South Carolina
Authorities in South Carolina have rescued 52 nonvenomous snakes that were found confined in boxes on a property in Jasper County.
YouTube fishing creator Mikey Rijavec found dead days after mayday call off Mexico coast
California fisherman Mikey Rijavec, creator of the SD Fish and Sips YouTube channel, was found dead off Mexico coast days after issuing mayday call during solo fishing trip.
Study reveals the best way to drive off pesky seagulls
If you’ve ever had a seagull try to steal your snack at the beach, you may have lashed out at the notorious thief, but researchers say they've found another way.
Largest male great white shark ever recorded pinged off New Jersey coast
The white shark is most likely on the move back down to Florida where waters are warmer and there are more food sources, but well have to see where he shows up next.
Research shows illegal shark fin trade occurring globally despite international protections
Research shows the illegal shark fin trade is still occurring globally despite international protections spanning more than a decade.
Jane Goodall remembered at funeral service in DC
Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee research documenting their personalities and use of tools, is being remembered at a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral in the nation’s capital.
Florida gator caught on camera popping out of pond, charging at fisherman: 'That's my foot!'
A Florida fisherman was chased away from a pond by an angry alligator earlier this summer.
Conservation vs. commerce: The fight over Arizona's wolf population
The recovery of the Mexican gray wolf is pitting Arizona ranchers, who cite mounting livestock losses, against conservationists, leading to legislation in Congress aimed at delisting the species from the Endangered Species Act. While ranchers criticize current compensation programs as ineffective due to the near-impossibility of obtaining proof of a wolf kill, conservationists stress the wolves' vital ecological role and the need for coexistence.
2nd escaped monkey killed as search continues after Mississippi crash
Authorities in Mississippi say a second escaped monkey has been shot and killed following a truck crash that released several primates along Interstate 59 near Heidelberg.