Pelican in Florida Keys plucks phone from woman's hand after mistaking it for food, wildlife experts say
A juvenile brown pelican is recovering down in the Florida Keys after using its beak to steal a cell phone from a woman’s hand and swallowing it. Wildlife officials said it probably thought it was food, which demonstrates the dangers of feeding wild animals.
A juvenile brown pelican is recovering down in the Florida Keys after using its beak to steal a cell phone from a woman’s hand and swallowing it. Wildlife officials said it probably thought it was food, which demonstrates the dangers of feeding wild animals.
After dolphins found dead, reward for information increased to $54,000
NOAA and agency partners increase will reward more than $50,000 for any information leading to the deaths of two dolphins.
NOAA and agency partners increase will reward more than $50,000 for any information leading to the deaths of two dolphins.
Bay Area boat captain says he wasn't harassing manatees in drone video; FWC investigating
Drone video captured a boater harassing manatees in Pinellas County, but the man says the video doesn't tell the whole story.
Drone video captured a boater harassing manatees in Pinellas County, but the man says the video doesn't tell the whole story.
Donald Trump Jr. receives permit to hunt Alaska grizzly bear
The oldest son of President Donald Trump has received a permit to hunt and kill a grizzly bear in Alaska, officials said Monday.
The oldest son of President Donald Trump has received a permit to hunt and kill a grizzly bear in Alaska, officials said Monday.
Drug lord's four hippos have spawned 80 more hippos, and they're terrorizing a little town
After drug lord Pablo Escobar died, his four hippos were abandoned, and now they've spawned 80 more hippos that terrorize a small town.
After drug lord Pablo Escobar died, his four hippos were abandoned, and now they've spawned 80 more hippos that terrorize a small town.
Blooming flowers signal tough times ahead for allergy sufferers
People who have spent some time outside recently may have noticed that flowers are blooming, and things are very green. That is leading to a lot of problems for people with allergies.
People who have spent some time outside recently may have noticed that flowers are blooming, and things are very green. That is leading to a lot of problems for people with allergies.
First leatherback sea turtle nest of 2020 is the earliest ever documented in Florida
The first leatherback sea turtle nest of this year's nesting season showed up on Florida's east coast this week.
The first leatherback sea turtle nest of this year's nesting season showed up on Florida's east coast this week.
YCSO: Loud boom heard by residents in and near Prescott
Officials with the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office say their dispatchers, along with dispatchers with the Prescott Police Department, have received several calls regarding a loud booming noise in Prescott and surrounding areas Tuesday night.
Officials with the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office say their dispatchers, along with dispatchers with the Prescott Police Department, have received several calls regarding a loud booming noise in Prescott and surrounding areas Tuesday night.
700-pound black bear shot in New Jersey sets world record
A bowhunting organization says a 700-pound bear shot in New Jersey last fall has set a world record as the largest black bear killed with a bow and arrow in North America.
A bowhunting organization says a 700-pound bear shot in New Jersey last fall has set a world record as the largest black bear killed with a bow and arrow in North America.
Critter Corner: Dozer the South American Tapir
Meet Dozer, a South American Tapir now at Wildlife World Zoo.
Meet Dozer, a South American Tapir now at Wildlife World Zoo.
Rhino finishes cross-country journey at Phoenix Zoo
Howard the White Rhino turned 23 on Wednesday, just as he arrived to his new home at the Phoenix Zoo.
Howard the White Rhino turned 23 on Wednesday, just as he arrived to his new home at the Phoenix Zoo.
ASU professor explains dog’s special capacity to love humans
There are 80 million pet dogs in the United States, and the secret to understanding our furry friends may be getting a little easier.
There are 80 million pet dogs in the United States, and the secret to understanding our furry friends may be getting a little easier.
White shark named after Kobe Bryant
Who knew Kobe Bryant was interested in sharks? Let alone that he actually got in the ocean water, with possibly the most feared type – white sharks!
Who knew Kobe Bryant was interested in sharks? Let alone that he actually got in the ocean water, with possibly the most feared type – white sharks!
Group uses fishing as a way to help veterans and first responders
Veterans and first responders can experience PTSD and other issues, and a local group is using the great outdoors as a way to help build relationships, and find help for those in need.
Veterans and first responders can experience PTSD and other issues, and a local group is using the great outdoors as a way to help build relationships, and find help for those in need.
Christmas Island shellfish seeks caffeine fix
A video shows a red crab waving a coffee cup in the air, presumably demanding a caffeine fix.
A video shows a red crab waving a coffee cup in the air, presumably demanding a caffeine fix.
Baboon steals, grooms, lion cub in South Africa
After carrying the cub into the branches of a tree, the primate proceeds to groom the little lion.
After carrying the cub into the branches of a tree, the primate proceeds to groom the little lion.
15-foot, 2,000-pound great white shark pings off the coast of Florida
Unama’ki is one of the 11 great white sharks that OCEARCH is currently tracking.
Unama’ki is one of the 11 great white sharks that OCEARCH is currently tracking.
What is a ‘snow moon’? February’s first full moon will light up night sky over the weekend
Moongazers will get a chance to see February’s first full moon known as the "snow moon." It'll reach "peak fullness" on Sunday.
Moongazers will get a chance to see February’s first full moon known as the "snow moon." It'll reach "peak fullness" on Sunday.
Badger and coyote seen traveling together in tunnel
A team of researchers in California documenting how wildlife interacts with roadway structures has found a coyote and badger that appear to be close traveling companions.
A team of researchers in California documenting how wildlife interacts with roadway structures has found a coyote and badger that appear to be close traveling companions.
Coyote euthanized after it was rescued from water at Port of Miami
An unusual animal rescue took place at a Florida dock where a coyote was rescued -- but later euthanized, officials said.
An unusual animal rescue took place at a Florida dock where a coyote was rescued -- but later euthanized, officials said.