Southern resident orcas reclaim Penn Cove, 50 years after brutal roundups
For more than five decades, southern resident killer whales have steered clear of Penn Cove on Whidbey Island, avoiding waters haunted by a traumatic history.
For more than five decades, southern resident killer whales have steered clear of Penn Cove on Whidbey Island, avoiding waters haunted by a traumatic history.
Hope springs in Puget Sound for southern resident orcas
Whidbey Island's Penn Cove has long been marked by a painful history of killer whale hunting. Now, the tides are turning.
Whidbey Island's Penn Cove has long been marked by a painful history of killer whale hunting. Now, the tides are turning.
Bird flu kills rare bird at Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo
Test results confirmed that avian flu killed a rare bird at the zoo which is taking precautions to protect other birds.
Test results confirmed that avian flu killed a rare bird at the zoo which is taking precautions to protect other birds.
J-Pod, K-Pod orcas make surprise visit near Vashon Island
Southern resident killer whales are making waves in Puget Sound, with members of J-Pod and K-Pod spotted traveling north past Vashon Island.
Southern resident killer whales are making waves in Puget Sound, with members of J-Pod and K-Pod spotted traveling north past Vashon Island.
Orcas spotted near Vashon Island
More than a dozen orcas were spotted traveling north past Vashon Island on Thursday.
More than a dozen orcas were spotted traveling north past Vashon Island on Thursday.
Concerns rise as Southern Resident orca is reported missing in WA
A Southern Resident orca is missing and researchers are worried he could be dead.
A Southern Resident orca is missing and researchers are worried he could be dead.
WA Southern Resident orca reported missing
A Southern Resident orca that was last seen over the summer has been reported missing, researchers said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife said it is seeing an increased number of calls about lumps, bumps, abscesses and warts on deer.