California squirrels are showing carnivorous behavior for the first time, study says
We typically think of squirrels stuffing their cheeks with acorns. But in California, they hunt, too.
Rescue teams monitoring entangled humpback whale seen off Orange County coast
A humpback whale has become the focus of a rescue operation after being found entangled in discarded rope.
Alligator spotted dragging massive Burmese python in Florida Everglades
Visitors to Florida’s Everglades National Park were shocked to witness an alligator hauling a massive Burmese python.
Coyote attack on preschooler prompts urgent warning in Colorado Springs
Colorado wildlife officials are on high alert after a 4-year-old girl was seriously injured in a coyote attack on Thanksgiving.
Watch: Terrifying moment massive snake swings towards woman's face
The woman said the snake has visited her home for years and she had no plans to remove it.
Giraffes could gain endangered species protections under US proposal
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed adding giraffes to the endangered species list.
New monster tarantula species is 'hairy giant among dwarves'
Biologists have discovered a new tarantula species in Cuba that is bigger and hairier than other spiders in its genus.
New Zealanders work together to save stranded whales
“This response demonstrates the deep connection we all share with our marine environment," Joel Lauterbach, a Department of Conservation spokesperson, said in a statement.
Snake found slithering inside Hawaii Christmas tree shipment
Shop workers unloading a supply of Christmas trees in Hawaii found an unexpected visitor hiding within the shipment.
Man tries smuggling hundreds of tarantulas from Peru by strapping them to his body
The man who attempted to smuggle the animals was identified as a 28-year-old from Korea.
'Doomsday fish,' rumored to bring bad omens, washes ashore in popular surf town
A SoCal woman was walking her dog along the beach when she discovered the
Dog chases mountain lion up a tree in Tustin
The mountain lion was tranquilized and removed from the tree and released at the Cleveland National Forest.
Wild, endangered parrots being shot in 'disturbing trend' across Southern California
At least 11 parrots have been killed or seriously wounded by BB or pellet guns in recent weeks in Southern California, according to Cleo Watts, founder of Cleo's Critter Care.
Escaped monkeys update: More than half safely recovered, several still on the loose
Officials in South Carolina have recaptured over half of the 43 Rhesus macaques that escaped from the Alpha Genesis research facility in Yemassee last week.
Invasive species never seen before in North America found in California
An invasive species of freshwater mussel never-before-seen in the United States was found in California.
Photos: Stunning colors of fall foliage at Mammoth Lakes
A month into autumn has brought out the vibrant colors seen at Mammoth Lakes. While some summits and canyons have peaked for the season, others are peaking now or near peak.
Famous Alaska volcano sees seismic unrest after more than 30-year slumber
Several small earthquakes have been detected around Mt. Spurr this past week, prompting the Alaska Volcano Observatory to raise the volcano's alert level to "yellow" from the base green.
10-year-old boy bitten by coyote in Irvine
Authorities are reminding the public that coyotes are native to Irvine and live throughout the city.
'Red tide' covers parts of Southern California coast
The “red tide" has made its way to Southern California waters.
Italian surfer dies in freak accident after swordfish impales her while surfing in Indonesia
36-year-old Giulia Manfrini was surfing in the waters of Masokut Island in the Mentawai Islands, just off the west coast of Sumatra, when she was stabbed by the bill of a swordfish.