Gila Woodpeckers seen moving into new home
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Thomas Lancione captured Gila Woodpeckers making a tree their home in Scottsdale, Arizona.

US lawsuit seeks to protect endangered coral reef species

An environmental organization is suing the U.S. government and accusing it of failing to protect 12 endangered coral species across the Caribbean and the Pacific Ocean that have been decimated by warming waters, pollution and overfishing.

Tiger reported missing from Georgia animal safari after possible tornado rips through region

Severe weather was reported across the South on Sunday morning, and the National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning for Pine Mountain just before 7 a.m. EDT as the storms moved over the area.

South Pacific boat rescue; Wisconsin crew responds after whale impact

Sailing the South Pacific, a crew from Muskego, Wisconsin was in the right place at the right time to rescue a group whose boat was reportedly sunk by a whale.

That’s the spot: North Carolina bear enjoys scratching its back on tree in viral video

The video, which was captured by Debra Howell, shows the bear leaning against a tree while sliding its back up and down. The bear appears to be enjoying the experience.

Georgia biologists shocked to see alligator ‘smiling back' from tortoise hole

A group of Georgia state wildlife biologists received that uncanny welcome after recently looking down a gopher tortoise hole and seeing a 4.5-foot alligator "smiling back."

Man survives shark attack off Hawaii’s Big Island, officials say

A Utah man was bitten by a shark while swimming about 200 yards offshore of Hawaii’s Anaehoomalu Bay, authorities said.

Eight dolphins die after 'mass stranding' on New Jersey beach, officials say

A total of eight dolphins have died after a 'mass stranding' event on a New Jersey beach - including six who were humanely euthanized after veterinarians found their conditions were rapidly deteriorating,

Watch: Millions of dead fish surface in Australian river

The Department of Primary Industries said the fish deaths were likely caused by low oxygen levels as floods recede.

Volunteer shovel brigade clears snowy path to help migrating Yellowstone bison

Nearly five feet of snow fell this winter in West Yellowstone, resulting in giant berms created by snowplows along Highway 191, according to the Buffalo Field Campaign.

Tucson dog walker suffers broken leg after javelina attack

The 58-year-old was reportedly walking the dog near Craycroft and 22nd in the morning when the javelina charged at them.