'World's loneliest elephant' living in abysmal conditions gets new chance at better life

'World's loneliest elephant' living in abysmal conditions gets new chance at better life

An animal welfare group says that Kaavan the elephant, who has become a cause celebre for animal activists around the world, will be allowed to leave his Pakistani zoo and transferred to better conditions.

An animal welfare group says that Kaavan the elephant, who has become a cause celebre for animal activists around the world, will be allowed to leave his Pakistani zoo and transferred to better conditions.

U.S. Coast Guard shoots shark to protect swimmers, video shows

U.S. Coast Guard shoots shark to protect swimmers, video shows

A U.S. Coast Guard crew had a frightening encounter with a shark earlier this week as they were taking a refreshing dip in the Pacific.

A U.S. Coast Guard crew had a frightening encounter with a shark earlier this week as they were taking a refreshing dip in the Pacific.

Turtle hatchlings scramble across Outer Banks beach on journey to sea

Turtle hatchlings scramble across Outer Banks beach on journey to sea

Dozens of loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings on North Carolina’s Outer Banks embarked on their life in the ocean on August 23.

Dozens of loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings on North Carolina’s Outer Banks embarked on their life in the ocean on August 23.

Hurricane Laura captured in stunning pictures from space

Hurricane Laura captured in stunning pictures from space

NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy has photographed Hurricane Laura from his vantage point on the International Space Station.

NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy has photographed Hurricane Laura from his vantage point on the International Space Station.

Jeanette Epps to become first Black female astronaut on ISS in 2021

Jeanette Epps to become first Black female astronaut on ISS in 2021

NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps will make history next year when she becomes the first Black female astronaut to be a crew member of the International Space Station, the space agency announced on Tuesday.

NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps will make history next year when she becomes the first Black female astronaut to be a crew member of the International Space Station, the space agency announced on Tuesday.

FWC researchers capture 100-pound alligator snapping turtle

FWC researchers capture 100-pound alligator snapping turtle

Researchers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission managed to capture a 100-pound alligator snapping turtle near Gainesville.

Researchers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission managed to capture a 100-pound alligator snapping turtle near Gainesville.

Mama bear carries 3 cubs on her back to swim across Wisconsin lake

Mama bear carries 3 cubs on her back to swim across Wisconsin lake

Boaters in Wisconsin watched in awe as a mama bear swam across a lake -- carrying her three cubs on her back the entire way.

Boaters in Wisconsin watched in awe as a mama bear swam across a lake -- carrying her three cubs on her back the entire way.

Asteroid headed near Earth the day before Election Day

Asteroid headed near Earth the day before Election Day

Scientists say they recently spotted an asteroid expected to zoom uncomfortably close to earth on the day before Election Day.

Scientists say they recently spotted an asteroid expected to zoom uncomfortably close to earth on the day before Election Day.

Coyote spotted in Chicago's River North neighborhood

Coyote spotted in Chicago's River North neighborhood

A coyote hung around in Chicago's River North neighborhood on Saturday before taking off. Coyotes are

A coyote hung around in Chicago's River North neighborhood on Saturday before taking off. Coyotes are

In just a week, wildfires burn 1 million acres in California

In just a week, wildfires burn 1 million acres in California

Danger loomed with the threat of thunderstorms and lightning forecast for Sunday that could spark new fires and overwhelm firefighters battling hundreds of fires throughout the state.

Danger loomed with the threat of thunderstorms and lightning forecast for Sunday that could spark new fires and overwhelm firefighters battling hundreds of fires throughout the state.

Pentagon launches task force to investigate UFOs

Pentagon launches task force to investigate UFOs

The Pentagon has created a task force to investigate UFOs following several unexplained incidents that have been observed by the U.S. military.

The Pentagon has created a task force to investigate UFOs following several unexplained incidents that have been observed by the U.S. military.

Fish returning to Chicago River in droves
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Fish returning to Chicago River in droves

Shedd Aquarium biologist Austin Happel explains why the Chicago River is seeing a resurgence of fish.

Shedd Aquarium biologist Austin Happel explains why the Chicago River is seeing a resurgence of fish.

South Dakota dog takes rattlesnake bite for its owner while on hike: report

South Dakota dog takes rattlesnake bite for its owner while on hike: report

An 11-year-old Yorkshire Terrier was bitten by a rattlesnake in South Dakota while on a walk with its owners last Friday, a report from local news outlet KEVN Black Hills FOX shares.

An 11-year-old Yorkshire Terrier was bitten by a rattlesnake in South Dakota while on a walk with its owners last Friday, a report from local news outlet KEVN Black Hills FOX shares.