Maine lobsterman found dead after boat discovered adrift overnight

A 63-year-old Maine lobsterman was found dead after his boat was discovered running unattended overnight, sparking a search in coastal waters.

Osprey attempts to steal fish from bald eagle

A man captured rare footage of an osprey attempting to scavenge a fish from a bald eagle on a lake in British Columbia.

Athena the owl: 2nd owlet discovered to be alive

It was initially believed that both of Athena the owl's owlets at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center had died but officials reported some hopeful news.

IUCN Red List: Emperor penguins and Antarctic fur seals added to endangered list

One of the Antarctic’s most well-known and beloved animals is at the brink of extinction, and environmentalists are calling it a "stark warning" of the threat of climate change.

Athena the owl returns to Austin
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Austin’s iconic great horned owl welcomed new owlets at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

Athena the owl welcomes new owlets in Austin

Austin’s iconic great horned owl welcomed new owlets at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

TPWD awards $3M for gulf coast shoreline protection and habitat restoration

The Texas General Land Office has awarded over $3 million to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to fund critical shoreline protection, habitat restoration, and land acquisition projects along the Texas Gulf Coast.

Venice Beach diver dragged 60 yards by boat while searching for shark teeth: 'My life flashed before my eyes’

A frightening encounter in the Gulf, off Venice Beach was caught on camera, showing the moment a seasoned scuba diver says she was accidentally dragged through the water by a passing boat.

Baby beaver found wandering alone on sidewalk in Austin

Austin Wildlife Rescue says it is taking care of a baby beaver that was found wandering alone on an Austin sidewalk.

Snowy owl, hammerhead sharks among 40 species gaining CMS protections

Cheetahs, snowy owls and hammerhead sharks are among the dozens of animal species on the cusp of extinction that will receive greater conservation protections. 

Texas launches first all-digital state wildlife action plan in the nation

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s new digital action plan provides a real-time roadmap for conservation and secures $3 million in annual federal funding for rare species.

Rescued humpback whale stranded again in Germany’s Baltic Sea

A humpback whale that was freed after days trapped in shallow waters at a Baltic Sea resort in Germany has become stranded again.

Video: Florida cat's face-to-face encounter with gator lurking outside home

A Florida homeowner captured a tense and unusual moment when his house cat came face-to-face with a young alligator just outside his home.

Spiders the size of a human hand are spreading throughout the US

The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.