Once thought extinct, over 1,300 rare snails released on remote island in bold conservation effort
Chester Zoo has reintroduced 1,329 critically endangered Desertas Island land snails to Bugio Island in the Atlantic as part of a major conservation effort.
Chester Zoo has reintroduced 1,329 critically endangered Desertas Island land snails to Bugio Island in the Atlantic as part of a major conservation effort.
It's official: Biden signs new law, designates bald eagle as 'national bird'
The bald eagle has officially been named the U.S. national bird.
The bald eagle has officially been named the U.S. national bird.
A glimmer of hope: J-Pod’s new calf seen with Tahlequah, the grieving WA orca
Orcas in our region have seen record-breaking highs, and heartbreaking lows this year. We look at what has gone well for them, and the challenges they face now.
Orcas in our region have seen record-breaking highs, and heartbreaking lows this year. We look at what has gone well for them, and the challenges they face now.
Newborn brings new hope for orcas in Puget Sound
While the area may have seen record salmon runs this year, the southern resident killer whale population has still dropped this year in the Puget Sound.
While the area may have seen record salmon runs this year, the southern resident killer whale population has still dropped this year in the Puget Sound.
Burt, saltwater reptile star of ‘Crocodile Dundee,’ dies at over 90 years old
Burt, a saltwater crocodile who starred in “Crocodile Dundee," has died at more than 90 years old.
Burt, a saltwater crocodile who starred in “Crocodile Dundee," has died at more than 90 years old.
'Murder Hornet' eradicated from U.S., officials remain cautious
The Washington State Department of Agriculture and the United States Department of Agriculture announced the successful eradication of the northern giant hornet (previously known as a "murder hornet" or Asian giant hornet) from Washington state and the U.S. After three years without confirmed detections, officials declared the invasive species eradicated on Wednesday.
The Washington State Department of Agriculture and the United States Department of Agriculture announced the successful eradication of the northern giant hornet (previously known as a "murder hornet" or Asian giant hornet) from Washington state and the U.S. After three years without confirmed detections, officials declared the invasive species eradicated on Wednesday.
Invasive murder hornets successfully eradicated from WA
The Washington State Department of Agriculture and the United States Department of Agriculture announced the successful eradication of the northern giant hornet (previously known as a "murder hornet" or Asian giant hornet) from Washington state and the U.S.
The Washington State Department of Agriculture and the United States Department of Agriculture announced the successful eradication of the northern giant hornet (previously known as a "murder hornet" or Asian giant hornet) from Washington state and the U.S.
'Murder hornet' declared eradicated in WA and US
After years of effort, the Washington State Department of Agriculture says they've wiped out the 'murder hornet,' at least for now.
After years of effort, the Washington State Department of Agriculture says they've wiped out the 'murder hornet,' at least for now.
Northern giant hornet declared eradicated in WA, US, officials confirm
The multiyear eradication campaign began in 2019.
The multiyear eradication campaign began in 2019.
Ocean heat wave known as 'The Blob' blamed for killing half the population of bird species
The new study suggested that 4 million seabirds died following unusually warm conditions in the northeastern Pacific Ocean between 2014 and 2016.
The new study suggested that 4 million seabirds died following unusually warm conditions in the northeastern Pacific Ocean between 2014 and 2016.
Monarch butterfly: Should they be given federal protections?
Depending on where they live in the U.S., some monarch butterfly populations could face extinction by 2080 if they aren’t extended federal protections, one expert said.
Depending on where they live in the U.S., some monarch butterfly populations could face extinction by 2080 if they aren’t extended federal protections, one expert said.
World's oldest known wild bird lays egg at 74 years old
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Pacific region says the 74-year-old Laysan albatross returned to the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge in late November to lay an egg.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Pacific region says the 74-year-old Laysan albatross returned to the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge in late November to lay an egg.
Alligator spotted dragging massive Burmese python in Florida Everglades
Visitors to Florida’s Everglades National Park were shocked to witness an alligator hauling a massive Burmese python.
Visitors to Florida’s Everglades National Park were shocked to witness an alligator hauling a massive Burmese python.
Watch: Terrifying moment massive snake swings towards woman's face
The woman said the snake has visited her home for years and she had no plans to remove it.
The woman said the snake has visited her home for years and she had no plans to remove it.
Giraffes could gain endangered species protections under US proposal
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed adding giraffes to the endangered species list.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed adding giraffes to the endangered species list.
New monster tarantula species is 'hairy giant among dwarves'
Biologists have discovered a new tarantula species in Cuba that is bigger and hairier than other spiders in its genus.
Biologists have discovered a new tarantula species in Cuba that is bigger and hairier than other spiders in its genus.
New Zealanders work together to save stranded whales
“This response demonstrates the deep connection we all share with our marine environment," Joel Lauterbach, a Department of Conservation spokesperson, said in a statement.
“This response demonstrates the deep connection we all share with our marine environment," Joel Lauterbach, a Department of Conservation spokesperson, said in a statement.
Lost penguin’s 2,000-mile journey to Australia ends with return to Southern Ocean
The emperor penguin, dubbed Gus, had somehow swam over 2,000 miles from his icy home and was found on a sun-drenched beach in Denmark, Western Australia, earlier this month.
The emperor penguin, dubbed Gus, had somehow swam over 2,000 miles from his icy home and was found on a sun-drenched beach in Denmark, Western Australia, earlier this month.
Snake found slithering inside Hawaii Christmas tree shipment
Shop workers unloading a supply of Christmas trees in Hawaii found an unexpected visitor hiding within the shipment.
Shop workers unloading a supply of Christmas trees in Hawaii found an unexpected visitor hiding within the shipment.
Watch: Great white shark swims close to Australian surfers
A group of surfers had a close encounter with a great white shark off the coast of Emerald Beach, New South Wales, on November 13.
A group of surfers had a close encounter with a great white shark off the coast of Emerald Beach, New South Wales, on November 13.