Prehistoric giant dolphin discovered in Amazon by paleontologists
A groundbreaking discovery was made in the Peruvian Amazon as a team of paleontologists from the University of Zurich uncovered a new species of freshwater dolphin dating back between 24 and 16 million years.
A groundbreaking discovery was made in the Peruvian Amazon as a team of paleontologists from the University of Zurich uncovered a new species of freshwater dolphin dating back between 24 and 16 million years.
Bluebonnet fields: Where to see bluebonnets for gorgeous pictures
One of the best parts of spring in Texas has to be the bloom of bluebonnets! As spring unfolds across the Lone Star State, here's where to go so you can snap a picture with the state flower.
One of the best parts of spring in Texas has to be the bloom of bluebonnets! As spring unfolds across the Lone Star State, here's where to go so you can snap a picture with the state flower.
National Flower Day: Plant this "weed" to help the monarch butterfly population
March 21 is National Flower Day, and to celebrate, folks can plant some milkweed and start a pollinator garden to help the dwindling numbers of monarch butterflies.
March 21 is National Flower Day, and to celebrate, folks can plant some milkweed and start a pollinator garden to help the dwindling numbers of monarch butterflies.
Charlotte the pregnant stingray captivates fans waiting for rare birth
Charlotte the stingray, who became pregnant in a North Carolina aquarium despite having no male to mate with, continues to captivate fans as they await her extremely rare delivery.
Charlotte the stingray, who became pregnant in a North Carolina aquarium despite having no male to mate with, continues to captivate fans as they await her extremely rare delivery.
2024 cicada season expected to be historic with billions emerging
Prepare for a very noisy 2024. According to reports, two species of cicadas are both coming up from the ground for the first time in 221 years meaning there will be billions of cicadas across the Midwest and Southern U.S.
Prepare for a very noisy 2024. According to reports, two species of cicadas are both coming up from the ground for the first time in 221 years meaning there will be billions of cicadas across the Midwest and Southern U.S.
Watch: Wildlife rehabber wears fox mask to feed rescued kit
Adorable video from a Virginia wildlife rescue center shows just how hard they work to make sure wild animals don't associate humans with food.
Adorable video from a Virginia wildlife rescue center shows just how hard they work to make sure wild animals don't associate humans with food.
Experienced surfer recounts 1st shark encounter in Hawaii: 'I was just in shock'
Experienced Hawaiian surfer Matthew White recounts his first shark encounter, despite 30 years of surfing, near Kaimana Beach.
Experienced Hawaiian surfer Matthew White recounts his first shark encounter, despite 30 years of surfing, near Kaimana Beach.
Invasive mussels pose threat to Yellowstone National Park
Because of the park's location, the introduction of invasive mussels could put the currently mussel-free waters in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho at risk.
Because of the park's location, the introduction of invasive mussels could put the currently mussel-free waters in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho at risk.
Arizona couple finds rattlesnake in the backseat of the car
The woman thinks she was driving around with the snake in the back of her car for two weeks.
The woman thinks she was driving around with the snake in the back of her car for two weeks.
Bear gang steals trash can from Connecticut driveway
A trio of bears was up to no good on a Connecticut property.
A trio of bears was up to no good on a Connecticut property.
Whale that vanished from Atlantic over 200 years ago spotted off Massachusetts: 'Shouldn't exist'
Scientists from the New England Aquarium (NEA) in Boston were flying off the coast of Nantucket on Friday when they saw a leviathan that has been extinct for over 200 years: a gray whale.
Scientists from the New England Aquarium (NEA) in Boston were flying off the coast of Nantucket on Friday when they saw a leviathan that has been extinct for over 200 years: a gray whale.
Wood storks at the Houston Zoo
The Houston Zoo is teaching us all about the wood storks on this Wild Wednesday.
The Houston Zoo is teaching us all about the wood storks on this Wild Wednesday.
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.
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.
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."
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."
Florida alligator chases couple on golf cart in terrifying video: 'Oh my God'
A video of an alligator chasing two people riding in a golf cart is likely the most Florida thing you'll see today!
A video of an alligator chasing two people riding in a golf cart is likely the most Florida thing you'll see today!
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.
A family of three bears had bear-ly moved into a building in California’s Lake Tahoe when they got the boot.
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.
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.
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.
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.
National Geographic explorer Bryan Fry revealed details about the largest identified snake, a green anaconda variant.