'Pop Tart' the whale is free again after US-Canada joint rescue mission
A joint rescue effort near the US-Canada border has concluded as the beloved humpback whale "Pop Tart" was freed from a week-long saga trapped in fishing gear.
A joint rescue effort near the US-Canada border has concluded as the beloved humpback whale "Pop Tart" was freed from a week-long saga trapped in fishing gear.
Watch: Lake Tahoe man sprays repellent at charging bear outside his cabin
A Lake Tahoe man got quite the surprise on July 4 after he encountered a bear outside his cabin.
A Lake Tahoe man got quite the surprise on July 4 after he encountered a bear outside his cabin.
New World Screwworm Pet Safety: What to know about the deadly flesh-eating parasite
A flesh-eating parasite known as the New World screwworm is raising concern as officials warn about the threat it poses to animals.
A flesh-eating parasite known as the New World screwworm is raising concern as officials warn about the threat it poses to animals.
Watch: Heroic husky protects child from charging bear
A family’s husky showcased his protective instincts after a bear came charging at their driveway with a child standing there.
A family’s husky showcased his protective instincts after a bear came charging at their driveway with a child standing there.
Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo evacuated: What we know about the threat
Woodland Park Zoo will reopen Friday after bomb threats caused officials to evacuate the park earlier in the day.
Woodland Park Zoo will reopen Friday after bomb threats caused officials to evacuate the park earlier in the day.
Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas as confirmed cases reach 31
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 31, prompting Texas authorities to maintain strict emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's ongoing expansion in West Texas.
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 31, prompting Texas authorities to maintain strict emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's ongoing expansion in West Texas.
Watch: Bear found sitting in front seat of man's truck
A Colorado man got an unexpected surprise when he opened the door to his truck.
A Colorado man got an unexpected surprise when he opened the door to his truck.
Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.
Woman escapes grizzly bear after terrifying encounter while walking her dog
A woman had a terrifyingly close encounter with a grizzly bear while walking her dog at a wilderness camp in Alberta, Canada.
A woman had a terrifyingly close encounter with a grizzly bear while walking her dog at a wilderness camp in Alberta, Canada.
Giraffe that escaped Texas ranch spotted by helicopter, manager says
A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.
A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.
Neighbors save pregnant woman from dog attack in Tacoma, WA
A pregnant woman is recovering after she was attacked by two loose dogs Thursday morning in Tacoma.
A pregnant woman is recovering after she was attacked by two loose dogs Thursday morning in Tacoma.
Giraffe loose in Texas: $5K reward offered for information leading to capture, safe return
A giraffe is on the lam after escaping a Texas ranch.
A giraffe is on the lam after escaping a Texas ranch.
Overturned 18-wheeler releases at least 24 million honeybees, forcing Texas neighborhood lockdown
A Texas neighborhood was placed on lockdown after an 18-wheeler carrying up to 24 million honeybees overturned, unleashing massive swarms across the area, authorities said.
A Texas neighborhood was placed on lockdown after an 18-wheeler carrying up to 24 million honeybees overturned, unleashing massive swarms across the area, authorities said.
New World screwworm in Texas: New cases detected
The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 16 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather than wildlife.
The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 16 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather than wildlife.
Dangerous levels of paralytic shellfish poison prompts Hood Canal harvesting closure
Recreational shellfish harvesting is closed in several areas after dangerous levels of "paralytic shellfish poison" was detected, including in the Hood Canal.
Recreational shellfish harvesting is closed in several areas after dangerous levels of "paralytic shellfish poison" was detected, including in the Hood Canal.
2 teens hurt after bear attack on Mt. Si
One teen was attacked by a bear, and another hurt himself while running away on a trail on Mount Si Tuesday afternoon.
One teen was attacked by a bear, and another hurt himself while running away on a trail on Mount Si Tuesday afternoon.
Teen injured in black bear attack on WA's Mount Si
Two teens were injured after a black bear attack on Mount Si, closing trails in the area.
Two teens were injured after a black bear attack on Mount Si, closing trails in the area.
Kitten-killing suspect arrested in Burien, WA in 2025 pleads guilty
Devon Detweiler, the man accused in 2025 of killing three kittens and plotting to kill a person next, pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree animal cruelty.
Devon Detweiler, the man accused in 2025 of killing three kittens and plotting to kill a person next, pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree animal cruelty.
Ridglan Farms beagles: Big Dog Ranch Rescue secures release of remaining dogs
Ridglan Farms is closing permanently, and the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services is taking new steps to replace animal testing with alternative technology.
Ridglan Farms is closing permanently, and the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services is taking new steps to replace animal testing with alternative technology.
Watch this brave woman fight off a cougar to save her dwarf goat
Dramatic video shows the moment a Canadian farm owner kicked into high gear to save her baby goat from a cougar attack.
Dramatic video shows the moment a Canadian farm owner kicked into high gear to save her baby goat from a cougar attack.