Tar-like substance harming birds along WA, OR coasts
Some birds are being rehabilitated, but others died after being contaminated by an unidentified tar-like substance along the Oregon and Washington coasts.
‘Dumped pet lions’ rescued, start new life in Africa
Six young lions were rescued from the illegal wildlife trade in Kuwait.
Saving Wildlife: Woodland Park Zoo’s Impact Beyond its Borders
Saving Wildlife: Woodland Park Zoo’s Impact Beyond its Borders. Hosted by FOX 13's Matthew Smith.
California sea lion hops into UCLA rowers' boat
A malnourished sea lion pup hopped into a UCLA rower's boat, surprising the crew and nuzzling some of the athletes.
Birds covered in oil reported along WA, OR beaches
Multiple agencies investigate reports of oiled birds on the Washington and Oregon coasts and urge public to report sightings but avoid contact.
Rare 40-ton whale skull discovered on North Carolina beach
A massive whale skull, believed to belong to a 40-ton humpback whale, washed ashore on Hatteras Island in North Carolina, attracting significant interest from both beachgoers and marine biologists.
Would-be moose photographer kicked to death by mother protecting her newborn calves
An Alaska man's photography outing took a deadly turn when he tried to snap some pictures of a pair of newborn moose calves.
These sea creatures could inspire new underwater robots, study finds
The tiny creatures propel themselves through water similar to the way a spacecraft fires thrusters to move in space.
Japan grappling with invasive raccoon population
Japan's raccoon infestation has gotten considerably worse over the last decade, multiple Japanese news sources are reporting.
Watch: Rare deep-sea squid lunges at camera
The footage shows the rare squid latching onto a free-fall baited camera.
What can we learn from fire ants? Maybe a lot
Experts say black fire ants arrived in the U.S. in 1918 and red fire ants in the 1930s, leading to a massive population increase, with five times more ants per acre than in South America, and they're infamous for their bites and stings.
Endangered Species Day 2024: 10 of the world’s most endangered animals revealed
Currently, more than 41,000 species have been assessed to be under threat of extinction, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Officers capture black bear in tree in backyard of Pierce County home
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife said they received several reports of bear sightings since the weekend in the Tacoma area. Officials captured the bear in the backyard of a home in Lakewood.
Olympic marmot conservation plan: Could reintroducing wolves save the species?
Conservationists are advocating for the Olympic marmot, a beloved species found only in Washington state, to be added to the endangered species list. The Center for Biological Diversity attributes the subspecies’ decline to climate change and predation by coyotes.
Officers capture black bear wandering around Lakewood
Officers captured a black bear Wednesday morning that was seen roaming around Lakewood.
Killer whales attack and sink sailing boat off Gibraltar
An unknown number of orcas rammed a sailing yacht in Moroccan waters in the Strait of Gibraltar on Sunday morning, causing it to later sink, the latest attack in a trend that has been terrifying sailors in the region for the past four years.
Video captures cougar chasing pets, coming within feet of family in WA backyard
A family in Monroe narrowly avoided a dangerous encounter when a cougar entered their yard in pursuit of their two cats.
Bear breaks into Southern California family's refrigerator, steals watermelon
"The bear plucked out of the refrigerator a third of a watermelon that was sliced and then proceeded to walk to our front yard to sit and eat it."
Inslee issues emergency proclamation over spongy moth infestation
The infestation is in the Steamboat Island Road and US Highway 101, Thurston County area (roughly 1,383 acres), and also near the town of Concrete, Skagit County area (roughly 920 acres).
Ohio teen's state fishing record officially certified after 101-pound blue catfish catch: 'I started crying'
It’s official: A 15-year-old girl who caught a massive blue catfish has become the new Ohio state record holder for the species.