Center for Whale Research reports new orca calf in J Pod

The Center for Whale Research (CWR) has received reports and photos of a new calf in the J Pod from area whale researchers. 

The Endangered Species Act turns 50: A reflection on its mixed legacy

The powerful law charged the federal government with saving every endangered plant and animal in America. It enjoyed nearly unanimous bipartisan support but soon became controversial.

How the reintroduction of grizzly bears could look in Washington

Grizzly bears roamed Washington state for thousands of years, but grizzlies disappeared off our landscape many moons ago, and efforts to re-introduce the species to the North Cascades have people split.

Elk Herd crosses hazy road in Washington
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A herd of elk was captured on video crossing a road near Ashford, Washington.

Sea Critter Rescue: Divers save thousands of creatures from certain death during Port Townsend jetty removal

When you think of saving sea life, you may think of protecting the larger residents of Puget Sound, such as sea lions or orcas. But it's the small and vitally important creatures that are the focus of one dedicated group of divers, who are on a mission to "Save the Sea Creatures."

Photographs capture humpback whale's Seattle visit, breaching in waters in front of Space Needle

Pictures released by a conservation group show a young humpback whale breaching in front of the Space Needle as it visited the waters off Seattle last week, capturing a rare display of wildlife next to a major city.

Video captures humpback whale's Seattle visit, breaching in waters in front of Space Needle
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Pictures released by a conservation group show a young humpback whale breaching in front of the Space Needle as it visited the waters off Seattle last week, capturing a rare display of wildlife next to a major city. (Associated Press)

Massive skull of ancient 'sea monster' discovered in England

After investigating the remains, paleontologists learned that the pliosaur, a prehistoric monster, roamed the planet over 100 million years ago.

Massive 52-foot fin whale washes up on San Diego's Pacific Beach

“We thought it was a tarp from out in the water, but eventually we realized it was a whale and I’ve never seen anything like it," a local surfer told FOX 5 San Diego.

Woman killed in shark attack off Mexico's Pacific coast

The 26-year-old mom was swimming with her daughter and boosted her aboard a floating platform when the shark bit the woman.

Mole with super hearing thought to be extinct found on South African beach

Golden moles are skilled burrowers with sensitive hearing that allows them to detect vibrations from surface movements. Unlike other burrowing mammals, they do not leave visible tunnels behind while moving under the sand.

Young humpback whale leaps out of Seattle bay, dazzling onlookers

A humpback whale visiting the waters off Seattle dazzled onlookers Thursday morning with several breaches in the bay just beyond the city's downtown area. 

Twins! Rare pair of African elephants born on Kenya reserve

A remarkable event unfolded in Kenya's Samburu National Reserve as a rare set of twin elephants was born for the second time in less than two years.