One of Big Bear’s bald eaglets has officially left the nest

Big Bear's beloved bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow, are a step closer to becoming empty nesters after one of their two female eaglets took her first flight from the nest.

Bear crashes through Kentucky home's ceiling after climbing into attic

A family in Kentucky received an unusual wake-up call last week after a bear came crashing through the ceiling of their home and landed inside the kitchen.

Here’s what to watch for in the early-summer night skies

While several meteor showers happen in June, most activity is not visible from Earth. Two of the more notable events are the Bootids and the Arietids.

Tailless alligator seen waddling across road in Southern Louisiana

A tailless alligator was seen slowly waddling across a road in southern Louisiana on Monday, May 19, as onlookers watched in disbelief, footage shows.

'Big ol' animal' fossils could slow Texas road construction

Recent archaeological excavations at a highway construction site in West Texas have uncovered the fossilized remains of Ice Age creatures.

Boeing deal with Justice Department avoids prosecution over 737 Max crashes

The Justice Department has reached a deal with Boeing that will allow the airplane giant to avoid criminal prosecution for allegedly misleading U.S. regulators about the 737 Max jetliner.

2 victims identified in deadly San Diego plane crash

A small plane crashed into a San Diego military neighborhood early Thursday morning, killing multiple people, setting roughly a dozen homes on fire, and spewing fuel and debris across the area.

New feeding law in place to protect WA wildlife

As of May 17, it is now illegal to feed deer, elk and moose to prevent the spread of diseases at human-created feeding spots.

Video: Monkeys caught kidnapping baby monkeys of a different species

Scientists have found surprising video evidence of what they call monkey kidnappings – and they’re trying to figure out why.

Breakthrough in fight against brain disease
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There’s a major step forward in the fight against brain disease. Seattle’s Allen Institute is part of a breakthrough that could change how we treat brain diseases.

Wild chimpanzees use plants to treat wounds: scientists
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Scientists studying wild chimpanzees have found the animals discovered a way to heal their own wounds by using plants.

Active weather region spotted for first time on a faraway moon

Astronomers say they have spotted evidence of active weather patterns on Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, helping to shape theories of the natural satellite.

Alligator made famous in ‘Happy Gilmore’ dies at more than 80 years old

The gator was known for his work in popular films such as Happy Gilmore. He has been at a sanctuary in Colorado since his retirement in 2006.