Pigeon dies after having cowboy hat glued on its head, rescue group says
One of several pigeons spotted in Las Vegas last year wearing tiny cowboy hats has died, according to a local rescue group.
One of several pigeons spotted in Las Vegas last year wearing tiny cowboy hats has died, according to a local rescue group.
Australian government pledges $50 million in aid for wildlife affected by bushfire crisis
Australia's government is allocating $50 million to help wildlife affected in the bushfire crisis.
Australia's government is allocating $50 million to help wildlife affected in the bushfire crisis.
Fisherman catches 350-pound fish near southwest Florida, researchers confirm it's 'a big old fish'
The FWC said that this particular fish is the oldest specimen of its kind that they’ve studied
The FWC said that this particular fish is the oldest specimen of its kind that they’ve studied
Koala-sniffing dog aids in 15 wildlife rescues as Australian bushfires ravage habitats
A 4-year-old springer spaniel named Taylor has been performing a special kind of search and rescue effort as bushfires rage across much of Australia — she’s a detection dog who has helped locate and rescue 15 koalas from scorched regions of New South Wales this fire season.
A 4-year-old springer spaniel named Taylor has been performing a special kind of search and rescue effort as bushfires rage across much of Australia — she’s a detection dog who has helped locate and rescue 15 koalas from scorched regions of New South Wales this fire season.
Squirrel destroys home, insurance company won't cover damage
An Atlanta couple said they came home from a winter vacation to find their house had been ransacked by an unusual suspect: a squirrel.
An Atlanta couple said they came home from a winter vacation to find their house had been ransacked by an unusual suspect: a squirrel.
10,000 feral camels at risk of being shot as they search for water amid Australia’s severe drought
Up to 10,000 feral camels in South Australia could be killed as they consume scarce water sources in drought-afflicted areas and cause damage to local infrastructure.
Up to 10,000 feral camels in South Australia could be killed as they consume scarce water sources in drought-afflicted areas and cause damage to local infrastructure.
Australian family rescues multiple koalas from wildfires
A family in Australia rescued at least seven koalas on their property as wildfires ravaged the area.
A family in Australia rescued at least seven koalas on their property as wildfires ravaged the area.
Australia’s destructive wildfires seen from space in NASA images
NASA released images showing the devastation from the bushfires burning all over Australia.
NASA released images showing the devastation from the bushfires burning all over Australia.
3 mountain lions killed after feeding on human remains
Three mountain lions found feeding on human remains near a popular Tucson hiking trail have been killed, Arizona authorities said Wednesday.
Three mountain lions found feeding on human remains near a popular Tucson hiking trail have been killed, Arizona authorities said Wednesday.
Bald eagle dies of gunshot wound in Indiana, reward offered
A bullet struck a protected bald eagle in Indiana, leading to the bird’s death, officials said Sunday.
A bullet struck a protected bald eagle in Indiana, leading to the bird’s death, officials said Sunday.
6 more horses found shot to death in Kentucky, bringing total to 21
Officials said the six horses appear to have been killed during the same shooting that killed at least 15 other horses in eastern Kentucky.
Officials said the six horses appear to have been killed during the same shooting that killed at least 15 other horses in eastern Kentucky.
'Rodeo ants' that hitch a ride on larger ants discovered in Texas
Just two individuals, respectively, of the new species have been discovered, according to New Scientist.
Just two individuals, respectively, of the new species have been discovered, according to New Scientist.
Chambers County begins 3-day wild hog control effort
The Chambers County Office of Emergency Management says a wild hog control effort began near Double Bayou Park on Wednesday evening and will conclude Friday morning.
The Chambers County Office of Emergency Management says a wild hog control effort began near Double Bayou Park on Wednesday evening and will conclude Friday morning.
Fat innkeeper worms, also known as 'penis fish,' strand on Marin Beach
The so-called Penis fish are making headlines in the Bay Area after thousands strand on a Marin beach.
The so-called Penis fish are making headlines in the Bay Area after thousands strand on a Marin beach.
'Walnut-size' mass on Christmas tree contains hundreds of praying mantis eggs, officials say
Officials in one Ohio county are asking people to be on the lookout for a mass that may look like a pine cone, but actually contains something else.
Officials in one Ohio county are asking people to be on the lookout for a mass that may look like a pine cone, but actually contains something else.
Manatee with bicycle tire stuck around body at Blue Spring State Park remains uncaptured, officials say
Sealife rescue groups are attempting to trap the manatee so the tire can be safely removed.
Sealife rescue groups are attempting to trap the manatee so the tire can be safely removed.
Cardinal with rare abnormality discovered in central Texas
According to the Inland Bird Banding Association, the bird shows apparent bilateral gynandromorphism, a rare abnormality that causes it to have female plumage on one side of its body, and male on the other.
According to the Inland Bird Banding Association, the bird shows apparent bilateral gynandromorphism, a rare abnormality that causes it to have female plumage on one side of its body, and male on the other.
At age 104, Wisconsin woman bags her first buck
A 104-year-old Wisconsin woman bagged her first buck while hunting this past weekend in Price County.
A 104-year-old Wisconsin woman bagged her first buck while hunting this past weekend in Price County.
This panda has some serious, and adorable, attachment issues
It’s not every day that you receive bear hugs while at work, unless it’s your job to take care of pandas.
It’s not every day that you receive bear hugs while at work, unless it’s your job to take care of pandas.
Police arrest woman who climbed into Bronx Zoo lion habitat
A woman who reportedly climbed over a safety barrier at the Bronx Zoo lion exhibit has been arrested.
A woman who reportedly climbed over a safety barrier at the Bronx Zoo lion exhibit has been arrested.