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.
New study says decrease in salmon threatens killer whales
Southern Resident killer whales have not had enough food for several years, which could affect their already small numbers, according to a study by the University of British Columbia.
Southern Resident killer whales have not had enough food for several years, which could affect their already small numbers, according to a study by the University of British Columbia.
Shark attack on Florida beach seriously injures teen girl
A family member reportedly jumped in the water and “beat the shark” until the girl was freed.
A family member reportedly jumped in the water and “beat the shark” until the girl was freed.
Bison gores man near Old Faithful at Yellowstone National Park, officials say
It was Yellowstone’s second reported incident this year of a visitor getting too close to the animal, and the bison “responding to the perceived threat,” officials said.
It was Yellowstone’s second reported incident this year of a visitor getting too close to the animal, and the bison “responding to the perceived threat,” officials said.
Protecting Southern Resident orcas: What role do new regulations play?
As we approach July, whale watch boats are waiting to see whether they'll be permitted to approach any endangered Southern Resident orcas after stricter rules were put in place during the 2021 season.
As we approach July, whale watch boats are waiting to see whether they'll be permitted to approach any endangered Southern Resident orcas after stricter rules were put in place during the 2021 season.
Crowds flock to Yellowstone as park reopens after floods
Throngs of tourists gleefully watched the legendary Old Faithful geyser shoot towering bursts of steaming water while others got stuck in "bison jams" on picturesque valley roads as visitors returned Wednesday for the partial reopening of Yellowstone National Park after destructive floods.
Throngs of tourists gleefully watched the legendary Old Faithful geyser shoot towering bursts of steaming water while others got stuck in "bison jams" on picturesque valley roads as visitors returned Wednesday for the partial reopening of Yellowstone National Park after destructive floods.