No, mosquitoes cannot spread COVID-19

There is no evidence that mosquitoes can transmit the COVID-19 virus. But it's not all good news.

Pelican in Florida Keys plucks phone from woman's hand after mistaking it for food, wildlife experts say

A juvenile brown pelican is recovering down in the Florida Keys after using its beak to steal a cell phone from a woman’s hand and swallowing it. Wildlife officials said it probably thought it was food, which demonstrates the dangers of feeding wild animals.

Multiple coyote sightings reported around Rice University campus

According to a notice sent to faculty, staff and students, the Rice University Police Department has received multiple reports of coyote sightings over the last few weeks.

Donald Trump Jr. receives permit to hunt Alaska grizzly bear

The oldest son of President Donald Trump has received a permit to hunt and kill a grizzly bear in Alaska, officials said Monday.

So many migratory birds flew over Key West, they showed up on weather radar

So many migratory birds flocked from Cuba to Florida on Sunday night, the National Weather Service said they appeared on radar in Key West.

Habitat loss, light pollution and other threats are putting fireflies closer to mass extinction

A recent study warned that the nearly 2,000 species of fireflies in existence could soon face extinction from a variety of threats including habitat loss, pesticide use and light pollution.

Recovering koala enjoys a belly scratch from Australian Army officer

A koala embodied happiness when it received a comprehensive belly scratch from an Australian Defence Force officer at a wildlife park on Kangaroo Island.

Montgomery man kills wild hog with crossbow after it terrorizes family overnight

The man says he was awakened by his two dogs barking out back and when he went to investigate, he thought it was a coyote. Once the lights came on, he discovered it was a full-size wild hog.

Baboon steals, grooms, lion cub in South Africa

After carrying the cub into the branches of a tree, the primate proceeds to groom the little lion.

Badger and coyote seen traveling together in tunnel

A team of researchers in California documenting how wildlife interacts with roadway structures has found a coyote and badger that appear to be close traveling companions.

Coyote euthanized after it was rescued from water at Port of Miami

An unusual animal rescue took place at a Florida dock where a coyote was rescued -- but later euthanized, officials said.

Yosemite’s ‘firefall’ returns for two weeks this February

Yosemite's Horsetail Fall will light up with bright orange and red hues that resemble cascading fire for a few days in February.

Video shows staff at Australian wildlife sanctuary rushing to protect animals during flash flooding

Days after being threatened by brush fires, staff at a wildlife sanctuary in Australia had to relocate animals to safety after the grounds experienced sudden flash floods from much-needed torrential rainfall. 

Pigeon wearing tiny sombrero discovered in Reno

Reno City Manager Sabra Newby tweeted about the bird Wednesday, saying it's quirky and fun but still inhumane.

'Extraordinary': Rare video shows 5 mountain lions together in California

“We shared the videos and photos with several of our wildlife biologists, and none of them could recall ever seeing five mountain lions together," said Peter Tira, spokesman for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.