Should feds restore grizzly bear population to North Cascades?
Federal officials want residents to weigh in on their proposals to restore the population of grizzly bears to the rugged landscape of the North Cascades in Washington state.
Federal officials want residents to weigh in on their proposals to restore the population of grizzly bears to the rugged landscape of the North Cascades in Washington state.
Winking polar bear cub makes her first public appearance at Munich zoo
A 14-week-old polar bear cub at a German zoo took her first steps Friday and broke all of our hearts.
A 14-week-old polar bear cub at a German zoo took her first steps Friday and broke all of our hearts.
Aquarium returns Seattle octopus back to the Puget Sound
Pancake was returned to the Puget Sound Saturday. A team of divers from the Seattle Aquarium released the giant Pacific octopus as part of Octopus Week.
Pancake was returned to the Puget Sound Saturday. A team of divers from the Seattle Aquarium released the giant Pacific octopus as part of Octopus Week.
North America's oldest male Asian elephant dies at 54
Packy, who made headlines during the Kennedy era as the first elephant born in the Western Hemisphere in 44 years, was humanely euthanized at the Oregon Zoo today. At nearly 55, he was the oldest male of his species in North America.
Packy, who made headlines during the Kennedy era as the first elephant born in the Western Hemisphere in 44 years, was humanely euthanized at the Oregon Zoo today. At nearly 55, he was the oldest male of his species in North America.
Cincinnati Zoo says premature hippo begins to support weight
The Cincinnati Zoo says a prematurely born baby hippo is making progress toward standing on her own.
The Cincinnati Zoo says a prematurely born baby hippo is making progress toward standing on her own.
4 otter pups at the Woodland Park Zoo begin to open their eyes (video)
Four Asian small-clawed otters were born December 9, 2016, and are just now becoming more mobile and have fully opened their eyes.
Four Asian small-clawed otters were born December 9, 2016, and are just now becoming more mobile and have fully opened their eyes.
Whidbey Island sea lion finds unique napping spot
A sea lion on Whidbey Island recently found a nice place to nap. Unfortunately, whoever owns the car it's napping on likely had a rude awakening.
A sea lion on Whidbey Island recently found a nice place to nap. Unfortunately, whoever owns the car it's napping on likely had a rude awakening.
Louisiana deputy saves cat trapped in garage door
ASCENSION PARISH, La. – A cat in Louisiana has its life thanks to a deputy earlier this week.
ASCENSION PARISH, La. – A cat in Louisiana has its life thanks to a deputy earlier this week.
Cutest captain: Sea lion caught in fishing gear hops on boat
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Officials say a juvenile sea lion was so happy to be rescued after getting hooked by fishing gear off Southern California, it jumped into a Coast Guard boat.The Coast Guard says a Los Angeles-area crew on patrol pulled the sea lion free Saturday near Newport Harbor.Officials say after a little persuasion, the sea lion hopped aboard the boat and posed for photos.The animal was handed off to a crew from the Pacific Marine Mammal Center, which brought the sea lion to its rescue facility.
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Officials say a juvenile sea lion was so happy to be rescued after getting hooked by fishing gear off Southern California, it jumped into a Coast Guard boat.The Coast Guard says a Los Angeles-area crew on patrol pulled the sea lion free Saturday near Newport Harbor.Officials say after a little persuasion, the sea lion hopped aboard the boat and posed for photos.The animal was handed off to a crew from the Pacific Marine Mammal Center, which brought the sea lion to its rescue facility.
Animals at the Oregon Zoo are having the best time playing in the snow
A polar bear, seals and even an elephant at the Oregon Zoo are absolutely thrilled a snowstorm slammed Portland this week.
A polar bear, seals and even an elephant at the Oregon Zoo are absolutely thrilled a snowstorm slammed Portland this week.
Puppy stolen from shelter minutes before being adopted
A tiny puppy is stolen from an animal shelter, days before Christmas and minutes before being adopted by a family.
A tiny puppy is stolen from an animal shelter, days before Christmas and minutes before being adopted by a family.
Dozer, the walrus at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium has a new girlfriend
Dozer, the male walrus at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium has a new girlfriend. 22-year-old Kulu arrived this week. She is joining two other female walruses, Joan and Basilla, as part of a managed breeding program.
Dozer, the male walrus at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium has a new girlfriend. 22-year-old Kulu arrived this week. She is joining two other female walruses, Joan and Basilla, as part of a managed breeding program.
Rare weasel-like mammal makes a comeback in Washington state
Pacific fishers have declined on the West Coast over the decades, but the forest-dwelling, weasel-like mammals are slowly making a comeback in Washington state.
Pacific fishers have declined on the West Coast over the decades, but the forest-dwelling, weasel-like mammals are slowly making a comeback in Washington state.
Ailing humpback whale stuck in New York bay is euthanized
An ailing 25-foot humpback whale that became grounded on a sandbar off New York has been euthanized.
An ailing 25-foot humpback whale that became grounded on a sandbar off New York has been euthanized.
Woodland Park Zoo baby gorilla turns 1
Happy birthday, Yola! One year ago, a female western lowland gorilla was born at Woodland Park Zoo. She is now a confident, content and a valuable member of her family.
Happy birthday, Yola! One year ago, a female western lowland gorilla was born at Woodland Park Zoo. She is now a confident, content and a valuable member of her family.
Oregon Zoo's 15-foot-long Burmese python Bubba euthanized after cancer diagnosis
The Oregon Zoo's 15-foot-long and 110-pound Burmese python named Bubba was euthanized after a battle with cancer.
The Oregon Zoo's 15-foot-long and 110-pound Burmese python named Bubba was euthanized after a battle with cancer.
Woodland Park Zoo’s flamingo chick needs a name
Woodland Park Zoo needs your help naming the youngest of its two Chilean flamingo chicks. The naming contest began Friday, November 4 and will run through the weekend.
Woodland Park Zoo needs your help naming the youngest of its two Chilean flamingo chicks. The naming contest began Friday, November 4 and will run through the weekend.
Extremely heavy sunfish spotted in Squaxin Passage
Fisherman Jim Byrne told Washington’s Department of Fish & Wildlife he was looking for cutthroat trout when the huge Ocean Sunfish swam pass. The sunfish is also known by its Latin name Mola mola.
Fisherman Jim Byrne told Washington’s Department of Fish & Wildlife he was looking for cutthroat trout when the huge Ocean Sunfish swam pass. The sunfish is also known by its Latin name Mola mola.
Silky the hairless hamster has been adopted!
Silky, the hairless hamster at the Oregon Humane Society, has been adopted!
Silky, the hairless hamster at the Oregon Humane Society, has been adopted!
900-pound alligator captured in Texas needs a name
A city has to be known for something, and right now the small town of Dayton, Texas is making quite the name for itself with some big alligator captures.
A city has to be known for something, and right now the small town of Dayton, Texas is making quite the name for itself with some big alligator captures.