Whale that vanished from Atlantic over 200 years ago spotted off Massachusetts: 'Shouldn't exist'
Scientists from the New England Aquarium (NEA) in Boston were flying off the coast of Nantucket on Friday when they saw a leviathan that has been extinct for over 200 years: a gray whale.
Scientists from the New England Aquarium (NEA) in Boston were flying off the coast of Nantucket on Friday when they saw a leviathan that has been extinct for over 200 years: a gray whale.
Chicago woman overjoyed as officers deliver long-lost dog: 'She was my comfort'
A Chicago woman and her dog were reunited this week after two long years apart.
A Chicago woman and her dog were reunited this week after two long years apart.
Suburban Chicago dog and postman forge heartwarming friendship, go viral on social media
Postal workers and dogs are notorious for being enemies, but one local pair is breaking that stigma.
Postal workers and dogs are notorious for being enemies, but one local pair is breaking that stigma.
Scientists photograph ‘lost bird,’ not seen for decades, during expedition in Africa
According to the American Bird Conservancy, the yellow-crested helmetshrike had not been seen in nearly two decades. It had never been photographed.
According to the American Bird Conservancy, the yellow-crested helmetshrike had not been seen in nearly two decades. It had never been photographed.
Runaway horses gallop alongside drivers on Ohio highway
In Cleveland, Ohio, a peculiar traffic jam unfolded on March 2 when a pair of runaway horses galloped alongside vehicles on a local highway. T
In Cleveland, Ohio, a peculiar traffic jam unfolded on March 2 when a pair of runaway horses galloped alongside vehicles on a local highway. T
Unleashed dog shot after confronting Chicago police in Roseland, officer injured
An unleashed dog confronted Chicago police officers aggressively in the Roseland neighborhood, leading to one officer firing their weapon.
An unleashed dog confronted Chicago police officers aggressively in the Roseland neighborhood, leading to one officer firing their weapon.
Legally blind student defies odds, gets accepted into veterinarian school
A Texas student defied expectations by gaining acceptance into the Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine. Born prematurely with limited vision, Faith Snapp sees her blindness not as a barrier but as a challenge to overcome.
A Texas student defied expectations by gaining acceptance into the Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine. Born prematurely with limited vision, Faith Snapp sees her blindness not as a barrier but as a challenge to overcome.
'Look who's standing!': Emaciated dog at Chicago animal rescue holding strong in recovery
A dog who was found emaciated and near death on a Chicago street is making strong strides in his recovery at a local animal rescue.
A dog who was found emaciated and near death on a Chicago street is making strong strides in his recovery at a local animal rescue.
PETA protesters disrupt Victoria Beckham's Paris Fashion Week show
PETA activists made a bold statement at Victoria Beckham's Paris Fashion Week show, storming the runway with slogans like "Animals aren't fabric" and "Viva Vegan Leather."
PETA activists made a bold statement at Victoria Beckham's Paris Fashion Week show, storming the runway with slogans like "Animals aren't fabric" and "Viva Vegan Leather."
Chicago animal rescue seeks help for emaciated dog found left for dead
A Chicago animal rescue shelter is seeking the public's assistance after a dog was discovered emaciated and near death on the streets.
A Chicago animal rescue shelter is seeking the public's assistance after a dog was discovered emaciated and near death on the streets.
Watch: Hiker rescues dog lost 1,000 feet up on trail
The poor dog was on one of the more “treacherous” parts of the hiking trail.
The poor dog was on one of the more “treacherous” parts of the hiking trail.
Foster puppy stolen out of backyard in Antioch
A foster puppy was stolen out of a backyard in Antioch Wednesday night.
A foster puppy was stolen out of a backyard in Antioch Wednesday night.
Very friendly cat rescued from car in junkyard before it’s crushed
The cat hopped out from under the hood of the car moments before it was going to get demolished.
The cat hopped out from under the hood of the car moments before it was going to get demolished.
Watch: Mosquito plague takes over Buenos Aires after heavy rainfall
In Buenos Aires, Argentina, heavy rainfall has triggered a mosquito invasion, as captured in a video on February 19.
In Buenos Aires, Argentina, heavy rainfall has triggered a mosquito invasion, as captured in a video on February 19.
Death of beloved New York City owl, Flaco, in apparent building collision devastates legions of fans
"Seeing an owl well, consistently day after day, that's quite a special thing. And that's something Flaco delivered."
"Seeing an owl well, consistently day after day, that's quite a special thing. And that's something Flaco delivered."
Meet Brookfield Zoo's newest, fluffiest resident: A grey seal pup
Brookfield Zoo has welcomed a new resident, and his fluffy face is surely one you'll remember.
Brookfield Zoo has welcomed a new resident, and his fluffy face is surely one you'll remember.
Parvovirus-stricken puppy now flourishing thanks to PAWS Chicago
At just 8 weeks old, Bonbon got parvovirus, a highly contagious disease that preys on puppies and often kills them. He was barely able to hold up his head.
At just 8 weeks old, Bonbon got parvovirus, a highly contagious disease that preys on puppies and often kills them. He was barely able to hold up his head.
Coyote mating season peaks in Illinois: What to do if you see one
Have you seen more coyotes than usual lately? If so, don't be alarmed. We are at the peak of coyote mating season in Illinois.
Have you seen more coyotes than usual lately? If so, don't be alarmed. We are at the peak of coyote mating season in Illinois.
'Oldest dog ever,' Bobi, stripped of title by Guinness World Records after death
GWR said Thursday that following a review it no longer has the evidence it needs to support Bobi’s claim as the record holder.
GWR said Thursday that following a review it no longer has the evidence it needs to support Bobi’s claim as the record holder.
Wandering goat in Back of the Yards has been reunited with family
The goat, named Yeti, has officially been safely reunited with his family.
The goat, named Yeti, has officially been safely reunited with his family.