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.

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.

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.

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.

Dolphins put on show after NASA's SpaceX capsule Dragon splashes down off FL coast
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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.

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.

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.

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.

Watch: Baby bald eagles hatch in nest of beloved Big Bear, CA bird couple

The chicks are the latest batch of babies from eagle mom Jackie and eagle dad Shadow, who have been together in the Big Bear Valley nest since 2018.

Watch: Baby bald eagles hatch in nest of beloved Big Bear bird couple
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In this video, Bald Eagles Jackie and Shadow welcome their second chick this year in Big Bear Valley, California. (Courtesy: Friends of Big Bear Valley)

Killer whales amaze Seattle onlookers with a rarely seen bird hunt

A pod of orcas swam close to shore and amazed onlookers in Seattle by treating the whale watchers to the rare sight of the apex predators hunting a bird.

Pod of orcas spotted in Seattle's Elliott Bay
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A pod of killer whales swam really close to the shore in Seattle's Elliott Bay on Sunday.

These cities are most likely to see an explosion in disease-spreading pests: study

Ticks, mosquitoes, cockroaches and rodents pose serious health risks, experts say. Here’s where you’re most likely to see pest problems in coming months.

Stunning video shows inside of shark's mouth as it chews on diver's camera

Divers off the Bahamas were treated to an up-close view of the inside of a shark’s mouth when the shark swallowed a camera, providing stunning video.