Wildlife
Locals say bizarre ‘massacre’ of mother goose and her six tiny goslings in street was no accident
“I threw up a little bit. I cried, I needed a hug. I was hurt, I was upset, I was very angry.”
More in Wildlife
2-month-old bear cub abandoned by mother stuns in new photos shared by animal sanctuary after rescue
May 20, 2025 | 6:49pmThe rescue was considered "unusual" as the 2-month-old bruin was the youngest such bear the wildlife center had ever taken in.
World's largest iceberg is breaking into thousands of pieces — sparking new danger for wildlife and ships
May 20, 2025 | 12:07pmThe world's largest iceberg, A23, is fragmenting into smaller pieces according to alarming NASA satellite images.
Orcas abandoned in shuttered marine park filmed in algae-infested pool months after closure: 'Must leave now'
May 15, 2025 | 9:48amAnimal activists have circulated footage of the killer whales' plight in the hopes that the French government will rehome them before it's too late.
Red-eyed zombie bugs emerge hungry for sex after 17-year slumber — and they're set to take over these states
May 12, 2025 | 10:01amSex-crazed cicada Brood XIV will be emerging from their subterranean sleep pods extra hungry for love thanks to the spread of a zombie fungus.
These apes form girl gangs to scare off aggressive males: study
April 26, 2025 | 4:29pmHarvard researchers described the phenomenon as one of the rare examples of females coming out on top in the animal kingdom.
Newly discovered 'bone collector' caterpillar eats its prey and then wears its body parts like armor
April 26, 2025 | 2:39pmThe odd insect is only found on the Hawaiian island of Oahu.
Influencers are being blamed for the rise in shark attacks for this surprising reason
April 25, 2025 | 9:45amFrench scientists have attributed the spike in shark attacks to selfie-taking influencers encouraging tourists to pet the toothy predators.
Florida home shockingly found two alligators at front door: 'They’re getting smarter'
April 20, 2025 | 3:01pmSee ya later, alligator.
The hottest new reality TV drama is a live stream of migrating Arctic moose — and millions are tuning in from all over the world
April 16, 2025 | 3:40pmThis is moose-see TV.
Colossal squid — the world's largest invertebrate — captured on camera in habitat for the first time
April 16, 2025 | 12:18pm"This is honestly one of the most exciting observations we’ve had."
50 hippos die from anthrax poisoning at premier African national park: report
April 8, 2025 | 10:14pmDozens of river horses were found floating belly-up in a river south of Lake Edward.
Bonobo apes aren't just grunting at each other — in fact, their complex 'language' offers plenty of surprises, scientists claim
April 7, 2025 | 10:25amA bonobos' yelp translates to "let's do that," and a grunt asks others, "Look at what I'm doing."
Long Island 'tunnel of love' gives frogs a safe place to hop to it ahead of mating season
March 30, 2025 | 6:03pmThe frogs have a new place to hop -- in the sack.
'Surprised' scientists capture what sharks sound like for the first time ever: audio
March 27, 2025 | 11:52amWhat does the shark say?
'Mind-warped' sea lion charges surfer in terrifying attack: 'I don't know how to describe the fear'
March 26, 2025 | 3:53pm"Today, I endured the most harrowing and traumatic experience of my 20 years of surfing," the photographer and explorer said.
North Carolina man tests his mettle by donning bear costume during encounter with the real bruin
March 24, 2025 | 9:32pmVideo footage captured a man in Asheville, bravely approaching a ferocious-looking black bear in his own brown bear costume that more closely resembled a college mascot.
Traffic noise triggers road rage — in birds, scientists say: 'Could result in a physical fight'
March 21, 2025 | 9:34amIt's making these angry birds choose fight over flight.
Blobfish sheds 'world's ugliest animal' title after winning 'fish of the year'
March 18, 2025 | 9:42pmThe decidedly unattractive creature dominated the competition in the contest run by Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust, claiming the title with 1,286 votes after polls closed Sunday.
Solution to tapering growing rat-like rodent population may be to eat them: 'Save a Swamp, Sauté a Nutria'
March 4, 2025 | 10:57pm“OK, so how can we help? Nutria gumbo. Their meat is lean, mild and tastes like rabbit," the advisory said.
Fisherman horrified after catching baffling 'alien' animal from the ocean
February 26, 2025 | 2:21pmIt's 20,000 screams under the sea. A fisherman is making waves after sharing pics of a bizarre, mystery sea creature that viewers have compared to an "alien."