Photos: See lone emperor penguin 1st to swim from Antarctica to Australia
A lone emperor penguin was found malnourished on a popular beach after making the shocking 2,200 mile swim from Antarctica to Australia.
Emperor penguin found in Australia, thousands of miles from home
The penguin, found malnourished far from its Antarctic home, is being cared for by a wildlife expert.
Escaped monkeys update: More than half safely recovered, several still on the loose
Officials in South Carolina have recaptured over half of the 43 Rhesus macaques that escaped from the Alpha Genesis research facility in Yemassee last week.
Invasive species never seen before in North America found in California
An invasive species of freshwater mussel never-before-seen in the United States was found in California.
60 rare Siamese crocodiles hatch in Cambodia’s Cardamom National Park
Sixty critically endangered Siamese crocodiles hatched in Cambodia’s Cardamom National Park this summer, marking the largest wild breeding record of the species this century.
Famous Alaska volcano sees seismic unrest after more than 30-year slumber
Several small earthquakes have been detected around Mt. Spurr this past week, prompting the Alaska Volcano Observatory to raise the volcano's alert level to "yellow" from the base green.
Coyote bites Seattle woman trying to free her dog from its mouth
A Seattle woman is recovering after she was bitten while trying to rescue her dog from a coyote's mouth last week, wildlife officials said.
4 farm workers test presumptively positive in WA's first human bird flu infections
The Washington State Department of Health is investigating after four agricultural workers tested presumptively positive for the first human infections of bird flu.
White animal seen wandering in Portland, OR identified as Arctic fox
Animal rescuers safely captured a white animal seen wandering around Portland, Oregon, and positively identified it as an Arctic fox.
Growths, lumps seen on some deer in Washington
People around the northwest have reported seeing some things rather peculiar with the wild animals. Some deer look a little different and some are acting out of the ordinary.
WDFW sees uptick in calls about lumps on deer in WA, ID
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife said it is seeing an increased number of calls about lumps, bumps, abscesses and warts on deer.
Watch: Bear caught enjoying 'spa day' in California backyard pool
A video recorded in San Bernardino County captures a bear enjoying a "spa day" by taking a dip in a backyard pool.
Possible Northern Giant Hornet spotted near Port Orchard
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is investigating a report of a possible Northern Giant Hornet that was found in the Burley area of Port Orchard.
Poor health of new Southern Resident orca calf concerns WA researchers
A new Southern Resident orca calf was last seen looking unwell. Researchers mull over the implications of L128's fate.
Fat Bear Week 2024: Grazer takes the crown after confronting her cub’s killer
In an emotional turn of events, Grazer won the 2024 Fat Bear Week contest, defeating Chunk, the bear that killed her cub earlier this summer. Fans from around the world cast over 40,000 votes in this Alaskan wildlife competition.
Colorado black bear attacks 74-year-old man after breaking into home
Colorado Parks and Wildlife says it’s ‘certainly lucky we didn’t have a fatality’ in Lake City.
WA woman surrounded by over 100 hungry raccoons, calls deputies for rescue
The woman said she'd been feeding the animals for 35 years.
Woman calls for help after 100 raccoons surround her in WA
A woman called for help after she was surrounded by more than one hundred raccoons near Poulsbo, Washington.