Chimp sees sky for first time after 28 years
Cameras caught the moment a chimpanzee named "Vanilla" saw the sky for the first time in nearly 30 years. The touching video quickly went viral. "Vanilla" spent most of her 28 years in a cage, some of it in a research lab. Now, she's living at an animal sanctuary in Florida. Dr. Andrew Halloran with Save the Chimps joins us to talk more about the adorable chimp.
Cameras caught the moment a chimpanzee named "Vanilla" saw the sky for the first time in nearly 30 years. The touching video quickly went viral. "Vanilla" spent most of her 28 years in a cage, some of it in a research lab. Now, she's living at an animal sanctuary in Florida. Dr. Andrew Halloran with Save the Chimps joins us to talk more about the adorable chimp.
Dolphin and her baby rescued after being trapped in pond for 2 years
Video shows a group of rescuers gently capture the dolphins and bring them safely back to the open waters where they belong.
Video shows a group of rescuers gently capture the dolphins and bring them safely back to the open waters where they belong.
Tarantula season in Texas, what to know
It's tarantula season in Texas! The creepy crawlers are coming out and looking for love. Many people are finding them in their yards, garages, and even houses this season! Kaeli Nichols Kadi from the Houston Museum of Natural Science brings some friends by to educate us on Tarantula 101.
It's tarantula season in Texas! The creepy crawlers are coming out and looking for love. Many people are finding them in their yards, garages, and even houses this season! Kaeli Nichols Kadi from the Houston Museum of Natural Science brings some friends by to educate us on Tarantula 101.
Ohio researchers develop new breed of honeybees to fight parasites
Central State University's breeding program aims to create worker bees with smaller mandibles known as 'Ohio Mite Biters.'
Central State University's breeding program aims to create worker bees with smaller mandibles known as 'Ohio Mite Biters.'
Rabid bobcat attacks 3 Connecticut camp counselors
One of the kids' camp counselors was sleeping in a hammock at the time of the attack, which ended when several adults reportedly killed the rabid animal.
One of the kids' camp counselors was sleeping in a hammock at the time of the attack, which ended when several adults reportedly killed the rabid animal.
Maine woman, 64, punches bear in nose after it chased her dog
The woman was bitten when she stepped in between her dog and the black bear, which had been chasing her pet – and punched the bear in the nose.
The woman was bitten when she stepped in between her dog and the black bear, which had been chasing her pet – and punched the bear in the nose.
Ticks use static electricity to latch on to you from afar, researchers find
Ticks can't jump or fly onto their hosts, but static electricity gives them a boost, researchers have found.
Ticks can't jump or fly onto their hosts, but static electricity gives them a boost, researchers have found.
Sea turtle rescued from under ramp
Brevard County, Florida is home to one of the busiest sea turtle beaches in the state and just last year alone there were 50,000 nests. Most of the time the mamas lay their eggs and go right back into the ocean, but other times they run into an issue. FOX's Amy Kaufeldt shows how one man jumped into action to save a mother sea turtle.
Brevard County, Florida is home to one of the busiest sea turtle beaches in the state and just last year alone there were 50,000 nests. Most of the time the mamas lay their eggs and go right back into the ocean, but other times they run into an issue. FOX's Amy Kaufeldt shows how one man jumped into action to save a mother sea turtle.
Houston Zoo shows how animals are keeping cool in the heat
The Houston Zoo has been working to keep the animals cool and safe amid the 21-day stretch of above-average temperatures and sweltering Texas heat.
The Houston Zoo has been working to keep the animals cool and safe amid the 21-day stretch of above-average temperatures and sweltering Texas heat.
Robot fish helping save the oceans
It's a fish unlike any you've probably seen before. FOX's Gary Baumgarten has how this 'robot' could help save oceans and the organisms that call them home.
It's a fish unlike any you've probably seen before. FOX's Gary Baumgarten has how this 'robot' could help save oceans and the organisms that call them home.
Marvel at never-before-seen octopus nursery found off coast of Costa Rica
An international team of scientists recently explored previously unseen seamounts off of Costa Rica. What they found on their expedition was a new active octopus nursery and witnessed babies hatching.
An international team of scientists recently explored previously unseen seamounts off of Costa Rica. What they found on their expedition was a new active octopus nursery and witnessed babies hatching.
Bees with new defenses can fight parasites
We know honeybees play a big role in helping grow the food we eat, but for years they have struggled with a nearly invisible enemy: microscopic parasites that kill off nearly half of U.S. bee colonies every year. Now, new research could help bees defend themselves. FOX's Stephen Goin has more on how this affects everyone.
We know honeybees play a big role in helping grow the food we eat, but for years they have struggled with a nearly invisible enemy: microscopic parasites that kill off nearly half of U.S. bee colonies every year. Now, new research could help bees defend themselves. FOX's Stephen Goin has more on how this affects everyone.
Critically endangered turtle hatchlings found, captured on video
According to researchers, this is the first official record of Burmese peacock softshell turtle hatchlings in the wild.
According to researchers, this is the first official record of Burmese peacock softshell turtle hatchlings in the wild.
Watch: Dingo bites sunbathing tourist on Australian beach
Wild video shows the moment a dingo moved in on a group of beachgoers and bit a French tourist's backside.
Wild video shows the moment a dingo moved in on a group of beachgoers and bit a French tourist's backside.
Biden administration moves to restore endangered species protections dropped by Trump
The Biden administration has proposed new rules for protecting imperiled plants and animals as officials move to reverse changes under former President Donald Trump that weakened application of the Endangered Species Act.
The Biden administration has proposed new rules for protecting imperiled plants and animals as officials move to reverse changes under former President Donald Trump that weakened application of the Endangered Species Act.
El Nino blamed for recent bird deaths along Mexico's Pacific coast
Many seabirds in this region died recently, with more than 90% of the affected birds being grey-backed shearwaters, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Mexico.
Many seabirds in this region died recently, with more than 90% of the affected birds being grey-backed shearwaters, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Mexico.
Colorado man recovering after getting trampled by moose
The man told wildlife officials he was armed and able to fire his gun to scare away the animal.
The man told wildlife officials he was armed and able to fire his gun to scare away the animal.
Texas Heat: Houston SPCA steps up to treat wildlife as dangerous temps take toll
The Houston SPCA says it is now treating more emaciated animals for dehydration. Find out how you can help the native Texas wildlife.
The Houston SPCA says it is now treating more emaciated animals for dehydration. Find out how you can help the native Texas wildlife.
Docuseries film crew attacked by tiger sharks: 'Like something out of 'Jaws' '
The filmmakers were off the coast of one of Hawaii's northwest Islands when 'this tiger shark leapt at the boat a bit huge holes in it'
The filmmakers were off the coast of one of Hawaii's northwest Islands when 'this tiger shark leapt at the boat a bit huge holes in it'
Wild horse dies ‘instantaneously’ while mating on North Carolina beach, nonprofit says
Officials say the animal's death was the result of "wild horse behavior."
Officials say the animal's death was the result of "wild horse behavior."