Mexican gray wolves boost their numbers, but a lack of genetic diversity remains a threat
The wild population of Mexican gray wolves in the southwestern U.S. is still growing, but environmental groups are warning that inbreeding and the resulting genetic crisis within the endangered species will continue to be a threat to long-term survival.
Mexican wolf population grows for 8th straight year
The wild population of Mexican gray wolves in the southwestern U.S. is still growing, but environmental groups are warning that inbreeding and the resulting genetic crisis within the endangered species will continue to be a threat to long-term survival.
California man allegedly stung in testicles by scorpion at popular Las Vegas Strip resort
The Los Angeles man is considering legal action after the incident.
Scientists photograph ‘lost bird,’ not seen for decades, during expedition in Africa
According to the American Bird Conservancy, the yellow-crested helmetshrike had not been seen in nearly two decades. It had never been photographed.
March Napness: Contest underway to find the sleepiest sanctuary bear
You’ve heard of March Madness and Fat Bear Week, but are you ready for March Napness? As hibernating season comes to an end, the search is on for the sleepiest sanctuary bear.
‘Thousands of whales disappeared,’ likely starved to death amid strong heatwave: study
Researchers found a decline of nearly 7,000 whales between 2012 and 2021, which coincided with a massive marine heatwave sometimes referred to as “the blob."
Watch: Bear trio gets evicted from building in California's Lake Tahoe
A family of three bears had bear-ly moved into a building in California’s Lake Tahoe when they got the boot.
Watch: Mosquito plague takes over Buenos Aires after heavy rainfall
In Buenos Aires, Argentina, heavy rainfall has triggered a mosquito invasion, as captured in a video on February 19.
Joro spiders known for giant webs poised to invade more US cities, study warns
Joro spiders have been found in new research to be even more "urban tolerant" than previously believed, setting these creatures up to invade even more U.S. cities.
'This is their territory': Wildlife captured on Phoenix man's backyard camera
A Phoenix man set up a camera in his backyard and saw all sorts of wildlife passing through. Take a look at some of the animals he spotted.
Wildlife captured on Phoenix man's backyard camera
Ever wonder what happens in your backyard when you're sound asleep? Well, a Phoenix man set up several cameras to find out and was amazed at what the cameras captured. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen takes a look.
Flaco, NYC's famous escapee owl, dies after colliding with building
Flaco, the Eurasian eagle-owl who escaped from Central Park Zoo and became an NYC icon, has died after colliding with an Upper West Side building.
911 call of cougar attacks near Fall City released, 1 cyclist injured
Audio from several 911 calls have been released from a terrifying cougar attack north of Snoqualmie, capturing the moments a group of friends tried to pin the creature down with their bicycles.
Biggest snake species in the world discovered while filming with Will Smith in the Amazon
National Geographic explorer Bryan Fry revealed details about the largest identified snake, a green anaconda variant.
Researchers discover 100 new alien-like species off the coast of Chile
Scientists identified species including deep-sea corals, glass sponges, sea urchins, amphipods, squat lobsters, and others.
Retired nurse bitten by rattlesnake in Cave Creek
Martha Troy, 79, was hiking with her daughter and granddaughter in the Spur Cross Ranch Conservation area when she was bitten on the ankle. Troy was rushed to a hospital where she received anti-venom.
Watch: Donkeys interrupt meteorologist’s report, stealing the spotlight
Ohio meteorologist Matt Willoughby's broadcast took an unexpected turn when a herd of donkeys wandered into the frame, leaving him momentarily stunned.
Man killed by lion after entering enclosure at zoo: 'The animal attacked'
A zoo guest who decided to climb a wall to enter a lion enclosure to apparently take a selfie was mauled to death by the animal Thursday, according to reports.
VIDEO: Mesmerizing Florida manatee does twirls for diver
A Florida manatee put on a beautiful show for a lucky diver who caught the whole interaction on video.
Chernobyl’s mutant wolves developing resistance to cancer, study says
Wolves in Chernobyl’s radiation zone appear to have developed a resistance to cancer after being exposed to high levels of radiation in the wake of the nuclear disaster 35 years ago, according to a new study.