Scientists concerned about orcas after diesel, oil spill near San Juan Island
A fishing vessel sank off the west side of San Juan Island, which has locals on the island concerned.
A fishing vessel sank off the west side of San Juan Island, which has locals on the island concerned.
Black bear killed after attacking jogger near Lake Whatcom
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife officers had to kill a black bear after it attacked a jogger in Whatcom County.
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife officers had to kill a black bear after it attacked a jogger in Whatcom County.
'The world lost a beautiful, faith-filled soul': Colorado boy remembered after deadly rattlesnake bite
It’s been an arduous journey to surrender for Lindsey Currat. The Colorado mother prayed for five days under the care of trauma doctors, begging God to give her son back, heal him and perform a miracle.
It’s been an arduous journey to surrender for Lindsey Currat. The Colorado mother prayed for five days under the care of trauma doctors, begging God to give her son back, heal him and perform a miracle.
Visitors to world's tallest tree could face $5,000 fine, up to 6 months in jail
Park officials say increased visitors to Hyperion in Northern California have resulted in “degradation of the tree’s base,” trash and human waste in the surrounding area, and more issues.
Park officials say increased visitors to Hyperion in Northern California have resulted in “degradation of the tree’s base,” trash and human waste in the surrounding area, and more issues.
Video captures 'endless river of bats' pouring from cave in Mexico
According to a tourism website, the cave is known locally as "Cueva de Los Murciélagos," which translates to "Cave of the Bats,"
According to a tourism website, the cave is known locally as "Cueva de Los Murciélagos," which translates to "Cave of the Bats,"
Watch: Breaching whale jumps out of ocean and lands on top of a Massachusetts fishing boat
The video shows a boat anchored off of Plymouth, Massachusetts when a large whale breaches the water and crashes onto the boat's bow.
The video shows a boat anchored off of Plymouth, Massachusetts when a large whale breaches the water and crashes onto the boat's bow.
Rescue team saves Steller sea lion with plastic strap around its neck
A rescue team of 12 professionals removed a plastic packing strip caught around the neck of a sea lion off the coast of a small island in San Juan County on Wednesday.
A rescue team of 12 professionals removed a plastic packing strip caught around the neck of a sea lion off the coast of a small island in San Juan County on Wednesday.
Drones could soon help Washington scientists track Northern giant hornets
The invasive insects are native to Asia and have been the target of eradication efforts in the state since they were first discovered there less than four years ago.
The invasive insects are native to Asia and have been the target of eradication efforts in the state since they were first discovered there less than four years ago.
‘Give them space’: Swimmer injured by nursing Hawaiian monk seal with pup in Waikiki
Officials said they would not recommend charges or fines for the swimmer and are warning of the dangers of getting too close to the nursing mother.
Officials said they would not recommend charges or fines for the swimmer and are warning of the dangers of getting too close to the nursing mother.
‘Murder hornets’ get a new name; now called northern giant hornets
The invasive species that were known as the "murder hornets" or "Asian giant hornets" now have a new name and will be called the northern giant hornets.
The invasive species that were known as the "murder hornets" or "Asian giant hornets" now have a new name and will be called the northern giant hornets.
Japanese city searching for wild monkeys after nearly 40 people attacked
The wild monkey attacks have reportedly included a 4-year-old girl who was scratched during an apartment break-in. In another incident, a monkey breached a kindergarten classroom.
The wild monkey attacks have reportedly included a 4-year-old girl who was scratched during an apartment break-in. In another incident, a monkey breached a kindergarten classroom.
Beloved monarch butterflies are officially on the endangered species list
Monarch butterflies are now listed as endangered because of fast dwindling populations in North America.
Monarch butterflies are now listed as endangered because of fast dwindling populations in North America.
Excitement surrounds baby Southern Residents, as scientists fear 'dried up twigs' on family tree
Each new birth within the Southern Resident killer whale population is met with fanfare, and for good reason. The famed Southern Residents have been listed as an endangered species in both the U.S. and Canada. Their numbers were nearing 100 a few decades ago – lately the total population has hovered in the mid-70s.
Each new birth within the Southern Resident killer whale population is met with fanfare, and for good reason. The famed Southern Residents have been listed as an endangered species in both the U.S. and Canada. Their numbers were nearing 100 a few decades ago – lately the total population has hovered in the mid-70s.
In Alabama, rare 400-pound spotted eagle ray jumps into boat, gives birth
"She was weighing the boat down," said April Jones of the spotted eagle ray that made a sudden appearance near Dauphin Island, Alabama.
"She was weighing the boat down," said April Jones of the spotted eagle ray that made a sudden appearance near Dauphin Island, Alabama.
Invasive pest ready to swarm and eat its way across America
The spotted lanternfly devours trees, crops, and plants across the Northeast every spring and summer.
The spotted lanternfly devours trees, crops, and plants across the Northeast every spring and summer.
Researchers find cautious optimism with recent visits by Southern Resident orcas
From first light until long after sundown, Monika Wieland Shields was busy at work spotting Southern Resident Killer whales in late May.
From first light until long after sundown, Monika Wieland Shields was busy at work spotting Southern Resident Killer whales in late May.
Orphaned brown bear cub from Alaska arrives at Woodland Park Zoo
On Wednesday, Woodland Park Zoo welcomed a new brown bear cub, an orphaned female found roaming alone on an air force base near Anchorage, Alaska.
On Wednesday, Woodland Park Zoo welcomed a new brown bear cub, an orphaned female found roaming alone on an air force base near Anchorage, Alaska.
Two plead guilty to ivory, rhinoceros horn trafficking in Washington state
Two men from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), pleaded guilty on Tuesday to conspiracy and Lacey Act charges related to trafficking wildlife from DRC to Seattle.
Two men from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), pleaded guilty on Tuesday to conspiracy and Lacey Act charges related to trafficking wildlife from DRC to Seattle.
Invasive European green crab emergency continues in Washington
In a new report, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) found that the European green crab emergency persists and advises that all measures to eradicate the invasive species should continue.
In a new report, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) found that the European green crab emergency persists and advises that all measures to eradicate the invasive species should continue.
First look at newest K Pod orca calf
On Saturday, the Center for Whale Research (CWR) photographed a new orca calf born recently to a pod of endangered Southern Resident orcas.
On Saturday, the Center for Whale Research (CWR) photographed a new orca calf born recently to a pod of endangered Southern Resident orcas.