Hawaii officials block off popular Waikiki beach to protect newly born endangered seal pup
Officials have closed off a popular beach in Hawaii after an endangered seal recently gave birth to her newborn pup.
Officials have closed off a popular beach in Hawaii after an endangered seal recently gave birth to her newborn pup.
Watch: Moose helps itself to popcorn and a Happy Meal at Alaska movie theater
"I do not know if a Happy Meal is good for a moose or not. However, I can confidently say that it’s not in its natural diet," a wildlife biologist quipped.
"I do not know if a Happy Meal is good for a moose or not. However, I can confidently say that it’s not in its natural diet," a wildlife biologist quipped.
Loons are falling from the sky in Wisconsin
There have been reports of loons stranded on the ground after they fell from the sky.
There have been reports of loons stranded on the ground after they fell from the sky.
Alligator found in NYC park with swallowed bathtub stopper dies, zoo says
“This was a tragic case of animal abuse," the Bronx Zoo said of the alligator, which was found suffering from severe weight loss, anemia, and other conditions.
“This was a tragic case of animal abuse," the Bronx Zoo said of the alligator, which was found suffering from severe weight loss, anemia, and other conditions.
Children's cat-killing contest in New Zealand scrapped after backlash
Organizers behind an annual hunting competition had announced a new category for kids under 14 to kill feral cats as part of an effort to protect native species, according to reports.
Organizers behind an annual hunting competition had announced a new category for kids under 14 to kill feral cats as part of an effort to protect native species, according to reports.
Loons are falling from the sky in Wisconsin
Atmospheric conditions at high altitudes are causing ice to build up on migrating loons? bodies, causing them to land in dangerous situations, according to the Raptor Education Group. The Raptor Education Group, located in Antigo, Wisconsin, near Wausau, says they?ve received several calls this week of people finding loons stranded on the ground.
Atmospheric conditions at high altitudes are causing ice to build up on migrating loons? bodies, causing them to land in dangerous situations, according to the Raptor Education Group. The Raptor Education Group, located in Antigo, Wisconsin, near Wausau, says they?ve received several calls this week of people finding loons stranded on the ground.
Rare all-black wolf captured on trail cam by Voyageurs Wolf Project
Rare black wolf caught on camera by the Voyageurs Wolf Project.
Rare black wolf caught on camera by the Voyageurs Wolf Project.
Bobcat rescued from Toyota in Wisconsin
A bobcat trapped in a Toyota has quite a tale after being rescued in Wisconsin.
A bobcat trapped in a Toyota has quite a tale after being rescued in Wisconsin.
Wild hogs: Minnesota hopes to restrict Eurasian pig population
Seeking to reign in the Eurasian wild pig population in Minnesota, lawmakers are set to add new restrictions to the animal's release and transportation throughout the state.
Seeking to reign in the Eurasian wild pig population in Minnesota, lawmakers are set to add new restrictions to the animal's release and transportation throughout the state.
Bear spared from execution despite fatal mauling of Italian woman
A brown bear in Italy that had attacked and killed a woman while she was running in the mountains has been granted a reprieve from being put down.
A brown bear in Italy that had attacked and killed a woman while she was running in the mountains has been granted a reprieve from being put down.
North American bats 'at risk of severe population decline' from climate change, disease: report
Scientists say many North American bats are in trouble.
Scientists say many North American bats are in trouble.
Bear scare caught on North Carolina man’s security camera
The man was on his phone, relaxing, oblivious to the fact that he was seconds away from staring down a dangerous wild animal.
The man was on his phone, relaxing, oblivious to the fact that he was seconds away from staring down a dangerous wild animal.
Here are the most popular national parks for birdwatching this spring
The spring bird migration is a period of time between February and June when birds leave their winter homes in the south and begin their journeys north.
The spring bird migration is a period of time between February and June when birds leave their winter homes in the south and begin their journeys north.
Texas wildlife agents weigh in after mystery animal in photo goes viral
Texas park rangers were scratching their heads as they tried to identify the elusive creature.
Texas park rangers were scratching their heads as they tried to identify the elusive creature.
Landmark law saved whales through marine industry changes, scientists say
The drive to protect vanishing whales has brought impacts to marine industries and those changes are accelerating as the Endangered Species Act approaches its 50th anniversary.
The drive to protect vanishing whales has brought impacts to marine industries and those changes are accelerating as the Endangered Species Act approaches its 50th anniversary.
Tick season in Minnesota: First deer tick of the season spotted in Twin Cities
The first deer tick of spring has been spotted in the Twin Cities, marking the start of tick season in Minnesota.
The first deer tick of spring has been spotted in the Twin Cities, marking the start of tick season in Minnesota.
Wisconsin wildfire burns 100 acres in Juneau County
A wildfire in Wisconsin has been contained after an estimated 100 acres were burned, and some structures were left damaged on Wednesday.
A wildfire in Wisconsin has been contained after an estimated 100 acres were burned, and some structures were left damaged on Wednesday.
Moose guided out of Alaska hospital after wandering into building
So this moose walks into a medical building... While that could be a setup to a bad joke, it actually happened in Anchorage on Thursday.
So this moose walks into a medical building... While that could be a setup to a bad joke, it actually happened in Anchorage on Thursday.
Minnesota moose population drops but holds relatively stable
Minnesota’s moose population has dropped in the past year but wildlife managers say it remains relatively stable overall.
Minnesota’s moose population has dropped in the past year but wildlife managers say it remains relatively stable overall.
What is it? Wildlife officials stumped as mysterious animal caught on Texas trail camera
Park rangers with the Texas Parks and Wildlife said Thursday they're scratching their heads, trying to identify the elusive creature captured on a game camera at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park in Mission.
Park rangers with the Texas Parks and Wildlife said Thursday they're scratching their heads, trying to identify the elusive creature captured on a game camera at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park in Mission.