All state parks closed because of coronavirus outbreak
The closures include all state parks, fish and wildlife areas, recreational areas, historic sites as well as the cancellation of upcoming scheduled events, IDNR said in a statement.
2 rare white giraffes killed by poachers, Kenyan officials say
Two of Kenya's three white giraffes were found dead Tuesday. Kenyan officials said armed poachers are responsible for their deaths.
Pelican in Florida Keys plucks phone from woman's hand after mistaking it for food, wildlife experts say
A juvenile brown pelican is recovering down in the Florida Keys after using its beak to steal a cell phone from a woman’s hand and swallowing it. Wildlife officials said it probably thought it was food, which demonstrates the dangers of feeding wild animals.
After dolphins found dead, reward for information increased to $54,000
NOAA and agency partners increase will reward more than $50,000 for any information leading to the deaths of two dolphins.
Pasco K-9 bitten by venomous snake while searching for missing baby in Everglades
K9 Phi was assisting the FBI with the continued search for baby Andrew Caballeiro, when he was bitten by the snake in the Everglades.
Bald eagle shot and killed in Arkansas; $5,000 reward offered
Wildlife officials in Arkansas are searching for the person who shot and killed a bald eagle.
Bay Area boat captain says he wasn't harassing manatees in drone video; FWC investigating
Drone video captured a boater harassing manatees in Pinellas County, but the man says the video doesn't tell the whole story.
Donald Trump Jr. receives permit to hunt Alaska grizzly bear
The oldest son of President Donald Trump has received a permit to hunt and kill a grizzly bear in Alaska, officials said Monday.
Drug lord's four hippos have spawned 80 more hippos, and they're terrorizing a little town
After drug lord Pablo Escobar died, his four hippos were abandoned, and now they've spawned 80 more hippos that terrorize a small town.
New Zealand surfer fights off great white shark by punching it repeatedly, cursing it off
A 60-year-old man fought back against a great white shark after he was attacked. He threw two punches at the nearly nine-foot shark and shouted profanities at it.
Surfer captures drone footage of sharks gathering in shallow water at New Smyrna Beach
"And now you can see why I've been so spooked paddling out alone!" Jeremy Johnston said.
Newborn giraffe appears to get kissed on its forehead from its parents, adorable photos show
According to the Giraffe Conservation Foundation, the wild giraffe population in Africa is estimated at 110,000.
Large bear spotted roaming in Monrovia second day in a row
A large bear was spotted early Friday morning in Monrovia, only a day after a bear was reported roaming around the nearby campus of Mayflower Elementary School.
700-pound black bear shot in New Jersey sets world record
A bowhunting organization says a 700-pound bear shot in New Jersey last fall has set a world record as the largest black bear killed with a bow and arrow in North America.
Orangutan who has legal 'personhood' status celebrates 34th birthday with new friend
An orangutan named Sandra who has been granted legal personhood now has a new primate friend.
Dog, litter of puppies rescued from snowdrift in northern Minnesota
A dog and her litter of six puppies were found in a snowdrift earlier this winter, and now, Red Lake Rosie's Rescue shelter in northern Minnesota is thanking the family who spotted them.
Florida officials block off area so amorous snakes can have some privacy
The swarming snakes are really just mating snakes and nothing to worry about.
Alligator Robb 'speaks' to gators, says reptiles can solve problems from HIV to cancer
After locals tried and failed to trap an alligator in a Chicago lagoon last year, they called in an expert. Frank Robb, also known as "Alligator Robb," traveled from Florida to the Windy City to catch the 5 foot, 3 inch reptile named "Chance the Snapper."
Habitat loss, light pollution and other threats are putting fireflies closer to mass extinction
A recent study warned that the nearly 2,000 species of fireflies in existence could soon face extinction from a variety of threats including habitat loss, pesticide use and light pollution.
Recovering koala enjoys a belly scratch from Australian Army officer
A koala embodied happiness when it received a comprehensive belly scratch from an Australian Defence Force officer at a wildlife park on Kangaroo Island.