3 monkeys still missing after truck crashes in Mississippi

A truck carrying 21 Rhesus macaques crashed on Interstate 59 in Mississippi, leading to several monkeys escaping and three remaining missing.

Truck carrying research monkeys crashes in Mississippi — three still missing

Authorities in Mississippi say several monkeys were euthanized and three remain missing after a truck transporting the animals crashed on Interstate 59 in Jasper County.

Squirrel chase leaves husky stranded high up a tree

In a surprising rescue in northern Indiana, a husky named Aurora gave her family and neighbors quite a scare after she climbed high into a tree while chasing a squirrel.

Canada's Marineland may euthanize whales after Ottawa denies aid, export

Marineland has asked the Canadian government for emergency funding to feed and care for its whales, warning that euthanasia may be imminent without financial help.

Drone video shows endangered WA southern resident orca pod

The endangered orca population off the coast of Washington was captured in clear drone footage showing the resilient southern residents on the move.

J-Pod's extended stay in Puget Sound, WA brings new calf, unusual movements

J-Pod, a group of Southern Resident killer whales, was recently spotted in Puget Sound for seven consecutive days, marking a period of unusual and hopeful activity for the endangered population.

WA's annual Discover Pass price is going up. Here's what to know

Washington’s annual Discover Pass will rise from $30 to $45 on Oct. 1, its first price increase since 2011, to provide essential funding for state parks and recreation lands.

The world's smelliest flower in bloom at Amazon Spheres

The Amazon Spheres are displaying a corpse flower that is in bloom, which smells exactly like the name-- a decaying corpse.

Yellowstone National Park trail shut down after first bear attack in 4 years

Grizzly bears and black bears coexist in Yellowstone, according to the National Park Service, and it's unclear which one was involved in the attack.

Newborn killer whale calf found dead near San Juan Islands
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The southern resident killer whale population has suffered another loss after a dead newborn calf was spotted near the San Juan Islands.

Southern resident orca pushes dead calf through WA waters

The fragile southern resident killer whale population suffers another blow this week as onlookers spot a dead calf in the waters.

Hikers on psychedelic mushrooms rescued after getting lost in NY mountains

A hiking trip took a “trippy" turn that ended with a group having to be rescued from a popular mountain destination in New York State last month.

Rare manatee sighting in Texas temporarily halts $64 million construction project

According to the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network, sometimes West Indian Manatees migrate from Florida to Texas in the summer. These sightings are still rare.