Colossal squid caught on deep-sea camera for first time, researchers say
An international team captures the first deep-sea footage of a colossal squid — a juvenile near the South Sandwich Islands.
An international team captures the first deep-sea footage of a colossal squid — a juvenile near the South Sandwich Islands.
Elephants react to San Diego earthquake, swarm around young
The elephants felt the ground begin to rumble Monday in San Diego, and instinctively went into protective mode.
The elephants felt the ground begin to rumble Monday in San Diego, and instinctively went into protective mode.
Cut the head off this invasive python-looking fish if you see it, conservationists say
The fish can also breathe air, allowing them to survive for several days out of water if their skin stays moist.
The fish can also breathe air, allowing them to survive for several days out of water if their skin stays moist.
New J Pod calf spotted near Victoria Harbour, B.C.
The Center for Whale Research has confirmed the arrival of a new calf in J Pod of the endangered Southern Resident killer whale population.
The Center for Whale Research has confirmed the arrival of a new calf in J Pod of the endangered Southern Resident killer whale population.
Dire wolf brought back from extinction after 13,000 years
The dire wolf, made famous in the hit HBO series "Game of Thrones", has been genetically-engineered by scientists in the United States after going extinct around 13,000 years ago.
The dire wolf, made famous in the hit HBO series "Game of Thrones", has been genetically-engineered by scientists in the United States after going extinct around 13,000 years ago.
Watch: Massive 5,000-pound sunfish dwarfs diver off Mexico coast
A dramatic video captured off the coast of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, shows a diver appearing tiny next to a massive ocean sunfish.
A dramatic video captured off the coast of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, shows a diver appearing tiny next to a massive ocean sunfish.
Watch: Divers’ close whale encounter after spectacular breach
Check out this once-in-a-lifetime whale sighting by this group of divers in French Polynesia.
Check out this once-in-a-lifetime whale sighting by this group of divers in French Polynesia.
Orphaned cougar cub rescued in Spokane, WA; finds new home at Northwest Trek
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) rescued a five-month-old orphaned cougar cub in Spokane, found malnourished and dehydrated. He is now receiving intensive care at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, where he is steadily improving with medical treatment and proper nutrition.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) rescued a five-month-old orphaned cougar cub in Spokane, found malnourished and dehydrated. He is now receiving intensive care at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, where he is steadily improving with medical treatment and proper nutrition.
Dolphin in North Carolina dies after ingesting plastic bag
A bottlenose dolphin was found dead in North Carolina, with a necropsy revealing a knotted plastic bag in its stomach as the likely cause of death.
A bottlenose dolphin was found dead in North Carolina, with a necropsy revealing a knotted plastic bag in its stomach as the likely cause of death.
New Bigg's orca calf spotted in WA waters
Photos from the Pacific Whale Watch Association show a new calf they have been tracking in Puget Sound.
Photos from the Pacific Whale Watch Association show a new calf they have been tracking in Puget Sound.
Animal rarely seen off North Carolina coast spotted for first time in 5 years
The animal was far from its usual range, according to marine wildlife experts.
The animal was far from its usual range, according to marine wildlife experts.
Deadly toxic algae bloom causing sea lions to become sick, violent
Toxic algae bloom is wreaking havoc on the Southern California coast, especially in local sea lions, causing seizures, stillbirths, even violence.
Toxic algae bloom is wreaking havoc on the Southern California coast, especially in local sea lions, causing seizures, stillbirths, even violence.
Pollen reaches high to extreme levels across southern US as season reaches full throttle
NOAA’s spring weather outlook predicts a dry, warm season, which will prevent rain from washing away the pollen, further aggravating allergies.
NOAA’s spring weather outlook predicts a dry, warm season, which will prevent rain from washing away the pollen, further aggravating allergies.
Watch: Crocodile and alligator battle it out in Everglades National Park
A crocodile and an alligator were seen snapping, biting and hissing at each other in Everglades National Park.
A crocodile and an alligator were seen snapping, biting and hissing at each other in Everglades National Park.
Dolphins put on show after NASA's SpaceX capsule Dragon splashes down off FL coast
Drone video shows a pod of dolphins showing up to investigate after NASA'S SpaceX capsule Dragon splashed down off the Florida coast. NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have returned to Earth after being stuck in space for more than nine months.
Drone video shows a pod of dolphins showing up to investigate after NASA'S SpaceX capsule Dragon splashed down off the Florida coast. NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have returned to Earth after being stuck in space for more than nine months.
Watch: Snowboarder outruns avalanche on Mount Washington
Footage from an observatory captures the snowboarder's near encounter with the avalanche in New Hampshire.
Footage from an observatory captures the snowboarder's near encounter with the avalanche in New Hampshire.
More coyote attacks, incidents reported in Bellevue
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is increasing patrols in Bellevue following multiple coyote attacks this week.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is increasing patrols in Bellevue following multiple coyote attacks this week.
Alaska’s Mount Spurr could erupt in weeks, scientists warn
Scientists warn that Alaska’s Mount Spurr is showing signs of increased activity and could erupt in the coming weeks or months. An eruption could lead to widespread ashfall in Anchorage and surrounding areas, potentially disrupting flights at one of the world’s busiest cargo airports.
Scientists warn that Alaska’s Mount Spurr is showing signs of increased activity and could erupt in the coming weeks or months. An eruption could lead to widespread ashfall in Anchorage and surrounding areas, potentially disrupting flights at one of the world’s busiest cargo airports.
Watch: Dolphins catch waves with California surfers, wowing onlookers
Spectacular video shows the moment a pod of dolphins joined a group of surfers off the California coast.
Spectacular video shows the moment a pod of dolphins joined a group of surfers off the California coast.
Billions of buzzing cicadas will emerge across multiple states this spring
The last time this brood of cicadas saw the sun, President George W. Bush was nearing the end of his presidency and Apple was about to launch the App Store.
The last time this brood of cicadas saw the sun, President George W. Bush was nearing the end of his presidency and Apple was about to launch the App Store.