Umbrella-wielding Georgia woman fights off vulture who broke into home
A newly engaged Georgia couple thought they were spending a peaceful weekend at home without the kids. But an intruder quickly changed those plans.
Cheetah cubs venture out of den for first time at Australian zoo
One of the cubs has a special story of survival that is a “first” for the popular park.
Black bear caught on camera wandering in San Rafael yard
One homeowner in Marin County received a bit of a surprise early Tuesday morning when a young black bear was spotted slowly walking right through her yard.
Shocking video of black bear swimming at Florida beach baffles sunbathers
Beachgoers got quite the surprise over the weekend when they spotted a black bear swimming at a crowded Florida beach.
Watch: Bees take over Times Square
It’s not the first time bees have invaded Times Square.
Rangers seek pair accused of 'harassing' bison calf in Grand Teton National Park
National Park Service rangers have opened an investigation into two individuals who are accused of "harassing" a bison calf in Grand Teton National Park on Sunday afternoon.
Crow divebombing people in Oakland's Preservation Park
Perched at the top of a towering pine tree in Oakland’s Preservation Park is a pair of crows that witnesses say, have been divebombing people in the plaza for the past week.
Prideful peacock graces Oakland hills with plumage, great presence
There was a bit of an unusual sight captured on video and in still images in the Oakland hills on Thursday. A peafowl, in all its elegant glory, was seen perched from its vantage point, looking contemplative as it gazes at the city and hills below.
Boy airlifted to hospital after rattlesnake bite at Mt. Diablo State Park
A boy was airlifted to John Muir Medical Center on after being bitten by a rattlesnake at Mt. Diablo State Park.
9-foot-long monster catfish caught in Italy
Alessandro Biancardi said he has never seen such a huge catfish in his 23 years of fishing.
Bay Area a 'hot spot' for marine mammal harassment, severe cases include dragging, experts say
Marine mammal experts reported a spike in the number of seal and sea lion harassment incidents along the Northern and Central California coasts, as it warned the animals were facing increased threat from people and dogs.
Scantily clad 'witches' caught munching on deer carcass in bizarre security cam footage
A nurse and nature lover in Canada reportedly captured footage of what she said appeared to be "two witches holding a carcass-eating ritual" with a camera she set up near her home.
'Leave it alone': Yellowstone issues warning after tourists place baby elk in car, drive to police station
Park rangers said over the Memorial Day weekend, visitors placed a newborn elk into their car and drove it to the local police station.
Rare wolverine sighting in Yosemite National Park
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is currently monitoring a rare sighting of a wolverine in California.
Bear surprises man relaxing outside his home: Video
A young black bear scared a man as he relaxed outside his Asheville, North Carolina, home on Wednesday.
See some of the 5,000 new species found in planned mining zone of the deep Pacific
The Clarion-Clipperton Zone is a vast 2.3 million square-mile region located between Hawaii, Kiribati and Mexico in the central and eastern Pacific. It is regulated by the International Seabed Authority.
Oregon Zoo's high-tech 'smart egg' could help save endangered California condor
The electronic replica condor egg was created by a 3D printer. It records sound, temperature, movement and other data critical to saving the species – one of the original animals included in the 1973 Endangered Species Act.
Scientists baffled over apparent coordinated attack by killer whales on boats
Spain’s Maritime Rescue service said that killer whales repeatedly ran into the Mustique, a 20-meter (65-foot) vessel sailing under a U.K. flag, late on Wednesday, rendering its rudder inoperative and cracking its hull. Spanish rescuers needed to pump out seawater before towing her to safety.
Watch: Lion stuns family on safari, comes within feet of them at campsite
Incredible video shows the lion wandering through the campsite before approaching the family.
Smuggled parrot eggs survive harrowing journey from Central America: 'Hand-raised babies'
Faint chirping inside a carry-on bag at the Miami airport caught the attention of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer.