May 24, 2024 For first time, researchers scale General Sherman, world's largest tree, in search of new threat to sequoias Researchers climbed General Sherman, the world's largest tree, for the first time ever in search of bark beetles, which have become more threatening to giant sequoia trees.
May 24, 2024 Rescue canine Kodi, 'Dog on Trial' star, awarded top prize at Cannes Film Festival Kodi the griffon mix, starring as Cosmos in the Swiss comedy-drama "Dog on Trial," won this year's Palm Dog award at Cannes. He narrowly beat Xin, a sighthound.
May 24, 2024 Thai town overrun by wild monkeys launches capture and relocation operation A Thai town, overrun by a population of wild monkeys, has launched a plan to capture the monkeys using baited cages and relocate them, authorities said.
May 24, 2024 Ducklings reunite with mom thanks to local law enforcement A group of New York police officers helped reunite ducklings with their mother after the babies were found stuck in a sewer. After they were safely removed, the little ones were reunited with their mother. See the sweet reunion!
May 24, 2024 Extremely rare "blue-eyed" cicada spotted in Chicago suburb Two families in the Illinois suburbs found a "one in a million" blue-eyed cicada while exploring in their backyard, snapping picture of the rare insect.
May 23, 2024 Sharks spotted off popular Memorial Day weekend getaway spot The New England Aquarium is warning Cape Cod beachgoers to beware of sharks ahead of the Memorial Day weekend after marine animals were spotted with shark bites.
May 23, 2024 Boston aquarium on lookout for great white sharks after suspicious bites observed Scientists with the New England Aquarium in Boston are encouraging beachgoers to report potential white shark sightings after suspicious bites were observed on marine mammals.
May 23, 2024 Georgia angler hooks unique-looking fish, snags state record two months after it's broken A Georgia angler has set the new official record for the queen triggerfish only two months after the previous record was set. His catch surpassed the record by two pounds.
May 23, 2024 Black bear swipes at hiker in Colorado resort town A mother black bear was "humanely euthanized" after swiping at a Colorado hiker on Tuesday. Her cubs, old enough to fend for themselves, were released.
May 23, 2024 Osh the Elephant turns 30 at the Oakland Zoo The beloved elephant Osh has celebrated his 30th birthday with an assortment of delightful treats, including watermelons, popsicles, peanut butter and bran snow cones and even a personalized piñata.