Red squirrel launches itself at grey squirrel in viral photo

A photographer has captured a remarkable image of a red squirrel just before it attacks a grey squirrel for getting too close, British news agency South West News Service reports.

Mosquitoes flying free as health departments focus on virus

The COVID-19 pandemic has pulled public health workers away from mosquito-related tasks -- leaving many localities vulnerable to potential mosquito threats.

Red-winged blackbird photographed hitching a ride on bald eagle’s back

New York wildlife officials shared a rare photograph Monday of a red-winged blackbird hitching a ride on the back of a hunting bald eagle.

Woman finds dozens of snakes in apartment after building renovations

The snakes started appearing in early June when crews removed balconies at the complex and left a hole leading into her residence.

Massive fish pulls 2 Florida anglers off boat and into the water during struggle to reel it in

A birthday fishing trip in Cape Coral, Fla., resulted in an angler not just reeling in a possible catch-of-a-lifetime, but also a really great story. Unfortunately, the struggle did leave the two men soaking wet.

Wisconsin family rescues bear with bin stuck on its head

A Wisconsin family helped save a young bear that was struggling to breathe while swimming in a lake with its head caught in a plastic food container.

Mystery of how flying snakes move is solved by scientists

The snakes move along tree branches and, sometimes, to reach another tree, they launch themselves into the air and glide down at an angle.

Woman, 72, gored by bison at Yellowstone National Park after getting close to take photos

The 72-year-old unnamed woman got within 10 feet of the bison “multiple times” while at her Bridge Bay Campground to take photos before it attacked, the National Park Services wrote in a press release.

Tick-borne disease with symptoms similar to COVID-19 on the rise in New York state

Some of the symptoms can include fever, headache, chills and muscle aches — which are also similar signs of the novel coronavirus as listed by the CDC.

Coronavirus pandemic disrupts fight to save endangered animals and habitats

The coronavirus pandemic is hampering the ability of scientists to protect threatened species and habitats, from South American rainforests to African savannahs.

Rats growing more aggressive, even eating each other during pandemic

The lack of available food sources due to the shutdown of bars, restaurants, and other businesses during the coronavirus pandemic has reportedly lead to an increase in aggressiveness in rats as they become desperate for food.