Germany's first-ever panda cub twins thriving at Berlin Zoo
Germany is celebrating the births of giant panda cubs at the Berlin Zoo -- the first time the species has been born in the country.
Germany is celebrating the births of giant panda cubs at the Berlin Zoo -- the first time the species has been born in the country.
Fisherman catches strange, 'dinosaur-like' creature
This definitely counts as a once-in-a-lifetime catch.
This definitely counts as a once-in-a-lifetime catch.
Leave no trace: National park debunks ‘myth' that tossing banana peels, apple cores is OK
Tossing banana peels, apple cores and other “natural” foods on the ground while in nature can have lasting impacts and sometimes deadly consequences for animals, wildlife officials warned this week.
Tossing banana peels, apple cores and other “natural” foods on the ground while in nature can have lasting impacts and sometimes deadly consequences for animals, wildlife officials warned this week.
Final defendant in shark-dragging case takes plea deal
The video of a shark being dragged behind a speedboat is disturbing and public outrage swelled when it went viral.
The video of a shark being dragged behind a speedboat is disturbing and public outrage swelled when it went viral.
Police herd 900 chicks to safety after they were dumped on highway
State and local law enforcement in Lower Swatara Township, Pennsylvania, teamed up to rescue 900 peeps from a state highway early Wednesday morning.
State and local law enforcement in Lower Swatara Township, Pennsylvania, teamed up to rescue 900 peeps from a state highway early Wednesday morning.
Baby black bear found sprawled across hotel bathroom sink unfazed by guests and workers
A hotel in Montana got a surprise unregistered guest when a young black bear was found sprawled across a bathroom sink in totally nonchalant fashion.
A hotel in Montana got a surprise unregistered guest when a young black bear was found sprawled across a bathroom sink in totally nonchalant fashion.
Endangered sea turtle shot in neck with 3-foot spear off Florida coast
A $5,000 reward is being offered to help find the person who shot an endangered green sea turtle in the neck with a spear off the coast of Florida.
A $5,000 reward is being offered to help find the person who shot an endangered green sea turtle in the neck with a spear off the coast of Florida.
Spider populations become more aggressive after hurricanes, study finds
Hurricanes not only bring devastating weather and leave destruction in their wake — the storms also bring higher numbers of aggressive spiders, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution.
Hurricanes not only bring devastating weather and leave destruction in their wake — the storms also bring higher numbers of aggressive spiders, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution.
Rare, two-headed rattlesnake found in New Jersey forest
It looks like something from a science fiction movie.
It looks like something from a science fiction movie.
Photographer captures moment 'curious' squirrel stops to smell a flower
A photographer in Vienna, Austria captured the moment a small ground squirrel stopped to smell the flowers — in order, evidently, to find out which one would taste the best.
A photographer in Vienna, Austria captured the moment a small ground squirrel stopped to smell the flowers — in order, evidently, to find out which one would taste the best.
'Go on, Bubs:' California sergeant shoos away bear eating garbage in Dumpster
Sheriff’s deputies in Placer County came to the rescue of a bear that got trapped in a Dumpster at the Northstar Ski Resort.
Sheriff’s deputies in Placer County came to the rescue of a bear that got trapped in a Dumpster at the Northstar Ski Resort.
Florida woman allegedly let dogs kill duckling, kicked mama duck trying to protect baby
A Florida woman has been arrested after authorities say she let her dogs kill a baby duckling and kicked the mother duck repeatedly as it tried to stop the attack.
A Florida woman has been arrested after authorities say she let her dogs kill a baby duckling and kicked the mother duck repeatedly as it tried to stop the attack.
Alligator bites Florida woman after she steps on reptile
Wildlife officials say an alligator bit a woman after she accidentally stepped on it at a Florida wildlife sanctuary.
Wildlife officials say an alligator bit a woman after she accidentally stepped on it at a Florida wildlife sanctuary.
African painted dog killed by packmates at Dallas Zoo
The Dallas Zoo is mourning the death of one of its new African painted dogs.
The Dallas Zoo is mourning the death of one of its new African painted dogs.
Zebra Mussel warning at Lake Travis ahead of holiday weekend
Visitors to Lake Travis for the holidays should make sure to keep an eye out for zebra mussels.
Visitors to Lake Travis for the holidays should make sure to keep an eye out for zebra mussels.
Advisory issued about bacteria risk in swimming spots
Fed by the San Gabriel River, the Blue Hole is a hot spot to cool off in Georgetown.
Fed by the San Gabriel River, the Blue Hole is a hot spot to cool off in Georgetown.
Several venomous snakes spotted in Austin area
There have been several snake sightings in the Austin area this week, many of them venomous. Two senior police officers with Austin Police Department's Motorcycle Unit came across a scaly surprise on their way out of the police academy Wednesday.
There have been several snake sightings in the Austin area this week, many of them venomous. Two senior police officers with Austin Police Department's Motorcycle Unit came across a scaly surprise on their way out of the police academy Wednesday.
Bobcat snagged in sports net prompts warning from parks department
The Colorado Springs division of Colorado Parks and Wildlife issued a warning to sports fans after coming to the rescue of a bobcat in a precarious position.
The Colorado Springs division of Colorado Parks and Wildlife issued a warning to sports fans after coming to the rescue of a bobcat in a precarious position.
Fox tests positive for rabies in Northwest Travis County
The Austin/Travis County Animal Services Office says a fox recently tested positive for rabies. It's asking the community to be alert and take precautionary measures with wildlife like foxes, skunks, raccoons, coyotes and bats.
The Austin/Travis County Animal Services Office says a fox recently tested positive for rabies. It's asking the community to be alert and take precautionary measures with wildlife like foxes, skunks, raccoons, coyotes and bats.
A new species of frog discovered in Costa Rica looks just like Kermit the Frog
Kermit, is that you? The Costa Rican Amphibian Research Center recently announced the discovery of a new glass frog species, Hyalinobatrachium dianae.
Kermit, is that you? The Costa Rican Amphibian Research Center recently announced the discovery of a new glass frog species, Hyalinobatrachium dianae.