Mammals

Travel 5 days ago

Extremely rare 'albino' deer spotted by family driving home on back roads

Two rare and possibly "albino" deer were seen on the back roads in Iowa around dusk by a man and his family as they were driving home in a rural area from a birthday dinner.

Wild Nature March 24

Utah driver injured after smashing into turkey on the interstate, sending it through the windshield

A Utah man is OK after a turkey crashed through his windshield while he was driving over the weekend, killing the wild animal.

VIDEO March 16

American tourist causes international outrage after posting wombat video

A social media influencer named Sam Jones recently went viral for picking up a baby wombat and taking it away from its mother, before eventually letting the young marsupial go. (Credit: @samstrays_somewhere/Instagram)

Product Recalls March 7

Farmers in 6 states told to stop using certain animal feed as FDA announces recall

ADM Animal Nutrition has recalled animal feed due to nutrition levels that could be "harmful" to cattle," the FDA announced. Diets of livestock can affect human health, the NIH reports.

North Carolina March 5

Meet the oldest llama in the world, who works with sick children in North Carolina

Whitetop, a 27-year-old llama who comforts sick and disabled children at Victory Junction camp, was declared the world’s oldest llama in captivity by the Guinness World Records.

Odd News February 18

Opossum eats entire Costco chocolate cake, says wildlife rehab: 'Been there, girl'

An opossum with a legendary sweet tooth is on the road to recovery after eating an entire chocolate cake from Costco.

Travel February 15

Animal collection across 3 states to offer unique science, travel opportunities

The Brockhouse Collection, one of the most comprehensive collections of taxidermy in the Midwest, will be donated to three institutions, where precautions will be taken for safe public viewing.

Travel Safety February 13

Safari operator sued after New Jersey woman mauled to death by a hippo

The husband of a New Jersey woman who was mauled to death by a charging hippopotamus during their African safari is suing a U.S.-based tour company for negligence.

South America February 13

'I thought I was dead': Kayaker gets swallowed by humpback whale in dramatic moment caught on camera

A kayaker is lucky to be alive after being swallowed by a humpback whale off the coast of Chilean Patagonia and getting spit out by the leviathan.

Europe February 9

Rare wildlife spotting caught on camera in Poland

A wildlife conservation group in Poland was conducting research on beavers when they spotted two rare black wolves on video footage captured in a forest last year.

VIDEO February 9

Two rare black wolves seen crossing stream in Polish forest

Two rare black wolves were spotted on camera crossing a stream in a Polish forest. (SAVE Wildlife Conservation Fund Poland via AP)

Politics February 1

Pennsylvania gov rebuffs PETA's demands on Punxsutawney Phil: 'Come and take it'

Groundhog Day is more than a holiday in Pennsylvania, as Gov. Josh Shapiro defended Punxsutawney Phil against overtures from PETA to retire the rodent.

California January 29

‘Super pod’ of more than 1,500 dolphins off California coast captured on drone video

A rare “super pod" of more than 1,500 dolphins was captured on drone footage stretching for miles off the central coast of California on Friday morning.

South Africa January 28

South African elephant kills tourist who was trying to save children at Kruger National Park

A tourist at South Africa's Kruger National Park was trampled to death by an elephant as he was trying to protect children, officials say.

California January 25

Compton Cowboys step up during Los Angeles wildfires to rescue endangered horses

The founder of the Compton Cowboys shared stories of unusual heroism and ongoing efforts to rescue horses during the devastating LA fires.

California January 23

27 dead horses found in California, leading to woman's arrest

Jan Johnson is facing charges after 27 dead horses were scattered across multiple properties in California, the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office says.

Travel January 15

United Airlines flight returns to Chicago after hitting coyote

A recent flight returned to O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, after the plane's landing gear struck a coyote during takeoff. More than 160 passengers were on board.

Texas January 6

Feral hogs terrorizing Texas town, infuriating locals: 'I can't go out there and start blasting'

A passel of feral hogs has been wreaking havoc on the city of Irving, Texas, digging up yards and rooting through trash left for garbage collectors.

Travel December 31

New Year, new adventure as travelers can sleep near wild animals while visiting safari park

Visitors can experience a safari like never before by sleeping next to some of the most exotic creatures in the world at the Safari Lodges at West Midlands Safari Park.

Texas December 31

Texas teen allegedly killed rival competitor's show goat in act of jealousy

A Texas teenager is facing a felony cruelty to animals charge after she allegedly poisoned a rival competitor's 6-month-old show goat, resulting in his death.

Idaho December 28

Idaho mother discovers infant being attacked by raccoon inside home in 'extremely rare' encounter

When a mother in Idaho responded to "loud noises," she happened upon her infant son being attacked by a wild raccoon, prompting law enforcement to step in.

Good News December 28

Zoo in Virginia launches poll to name newborn pygmy hippopotamus calf

A female pygmy hippopotamus was born at the Metro Richmond Zoo Dec. 9, the zoo announced Christmas Eve. The public is now invited to vote on her name.

VIDEO December 28

Zoo in Virginia welcomes newborn pygmy hippopotamus calf

The Metro Richmond Zoo's newest addition was born on Dec. 9 to parents Iris and Corwin.

Fossils December 18

Complete mastodon jaw found in New York homeowner's backyard: 'Remarkable discovery'

A complete mastodon jaw found by a New York homeowner will undergo "extensive scientific analysis" before being put on display to the public.

Health December 14

Bird flu causes deaths of cats and zoo animals as virus spreads in US

Just days after the USDA issued a new order that all raw milk must be tested for bird flu, reports have emerged of animals dying of the virus, including cats and several zoo animals.

Florida December 12

Florida officials rescue two dolphins stranded in shallow lagoon: 'All hands on deck'

Two dolphins stranded in shallow waters of a Florida lagoon were rescued after multiple agencies in Lee County teamed up to pull the mammals to safety.

Canada December 5

Husband leaps onto polar bear that lunged at wife in surprise attack: police

A man in Canada quickly defended his wife by jumping onto a polar bear that lunged toward her at the couple's home in rural Ontario, police said.

Colorado December 1

Colorado authorities hunting for coyote after attack on young child

Authorities in Colorado Springs, Colorado, are pursuing a coyote after it attacked a 4-year-old girl on Thanksgiving Day, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

US November 28

Four dolphins found dead on Mississippi's Petit Bois Island in 'very unusual event'

The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS) reported on Facebook that four dolphins were discovered stranded on the beach over the weekend.

VIDEO November 26

New York City residents shocked by unusual whale sighting under Williamsburg Bridge

Video shows a whale swimming under the Williamsburg Bridge on Monday, surprising onlookers. The sighting came after a mother and calf whale were seen near Spring Lake, NJ. (Credit: Helena Lippolis)