WA Southern Resident orca reported missing
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A Southern Resident orca that was last seen over the summer has been reported missing, researchers said.

WA Southern Resident orca reported missing

A Southern Resident orca that was last seen over the summer has been reported missing, researchers said.

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.

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.

Over 40 monkeys escape research facility
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People in one small town in South Carolina are being told to keep their doors and windows locked after a large group of monkeys escaped a research lab.

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
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The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife said it is seeing an increased number of calls about lumps, bumps, abscesses and warts on deer.

Possible Northern Giant Hornet sighting in WA
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Scientists are investigating after a possible sighting of a Northern Giant Hornet near Port Orchard.

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.

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.