Trump administration scales back protections of American wild bird species

The Trump administration on Tuesday finalized changes that weaken the government's enforcement powers under a century-old law protecting most American wild bird species, brushing aside warnings that billions of birds could die as a result.

Murmuration of starlings mesmerize crowds in small Marin County strip mall

Technically, the term murmuration refers to the bizarre-looking feat when hundreds, sometimes thousands, of starlings fly in swooping, intricately coordinated patterns through the sky. As for what it looks like? A massive swarm of shape-shifting black birds flying in unison among the clouds. 

TPWD designates Lake Buchanan as 'infested' with zebra mussels

The designation is a result of recent sampling efforts that revealed new evidence of a reproducing population of zebra mussels in the lake.

Florida golfer snatches ball stuck on alligator's tail

Here's a problem only golfers in Florida would face: how to retrieve a ball stuck on a gator's tail on the golf course.

Rare, Mandarin duck spotted in Ohio park

The photographer said that he has been interested in photography for a while, but just picked up wildlife photography about five years ago.

Surfer dies after shark attack in Maui, official says

A man who was bitten by a shark in the water off Maui has died from injuries he suffered in the attack, a hospital official said.

'Savage' heron eats juvenile alligator on Lake Apopka

A Florida wildlife photographer answered a question no one thought to ask -- until they saw her photos.

Mountain lion caught on camera near Rowlett in rare sighting

Biologists confirm the sighting from last week and say it’s highly unlikely the elusive animal will ever be seen again in an urban area.

Gorillas enjoy morning playtime at Zoo Atlanta

A family of gorillas was spotted in its behind-the-scenes night area on November 27 full of energy as the primates prepared for their day.

Owl found in Rockefeller Christmas tree has been set free

The Ravensbeard Wildlife Center took in the owl, named Rockefeller, and treated her for dehydration after she hadn't had food or water in 3 days.