Watch: Rarely-seen giant Pacific octopus spotted swimming in Oregon tide pool
The giant Pacific octopus is the largest octopus species on the planet.
The giant Pacific octopus is the largest octopus species on the planet.
Large alligator kills 85-year-old Florida woman
A large alligator attacked and killed an 85-year-old woman in Florida on Monday.
A large alligator attacked and killed an 85-year-old woman in Florida on Monday.
Irish rooster with a violent past kills man with attack to the back of his leg, court says
Victim suffered from a puncture wound on his lower leg, caused by a rooster relocated to his place of residence after attacking a child.
Victim suffered from a puncture wound on his lower leg, caused by a rooster relocated to his place of residence after attacking a child.
'No end in sight': What to know as bird flu outbreak enters second year
The outbreak is already more widespread than the last major bird flu outbreak in 2015.
The outbreak is already more widespread than the last major bird flu outbreak in 2015.
Yosemite's 'Firefall' returns in 2023: Here’s how you can catch a glimpse of the fire in the sky
Dropping more than 2,000 feet down the eastern side of El Capitan, Horsetail Fall is a seasonal waterfall that flows during the winter and spring months.
Dropping more than 2,000 feet down the eastern side of El Capitan, Horsetail Fall is a seasonal waterfall that flows during the winter and spring months.
Don’t feed the bears! But birds OK, new Tahoe research shows
Don't feed the bears! But don’t feed the birds? That may be a different story — at least for one bird species at Lake Tahoe.
Don't feed the bears! But don’t feed the birds? That may be a different story — at least for one bird species at Lake Tahoe.
Sequoia National Park to restore access to the Giant Forest
The public will be able to visit the Giant Forest in Sequoia National Park starting this weekend following repair of storm damage to the Generals Highway.
The public will be able to visit the Giant Forest in Sequoia National Park starting this weekend following repair of storm damage to the Generals Highway.
See the stunning photos people voted for in Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards
The London Natural History Museum’s annual competition received nearly 39,000 entries this year.
The London Natural History Museum’s annual competition received nearly 39,000 entries this year.
Watch: Spectacular underwater footage captures orca 'orchestra' in icy Antarctica waters
The footage shows several orcas - also known as “killer whales" and a minke whale swimming in the icy waters of Antarctica.
The footage shows several orcas - also known as “killer whales" and a minke whale swimming in the icy waters of Antarctica.
Mountain lion in attack on 5-year-old in Half Moon Bay won't be removed from wild
A mountain lion that attacked a 5-year-old boy in unincorporated Half Moon Bay won't be removed from the wild, according to state wildlife officials.
A mountain lion that attacked a 5-year-old boy in unincorporated Half Moon Bay won't be removed from the wild, according to state wildlife officials.
Rarely seen critter rescued from Utah chimney
A Utah conservation team worked with the homeowner to set traps in the home to catch a ringtail, an animal in the raccoon family, which was captured and safely released outdoors.
A Utah conservation team worked with the homeowner to set traps in the home to catch a ringtail, an animal in the raccoon family, which was captured and safely released outdoors.
Child in California mountain lion attack leaves hospital
A 5-year-old boy who was attacked by a mountain lion while hiking in rural Northern California with his mother and grandfather has been released from a hospital, authorities said Wednesday.
A 5-year-old boy who was attacked by a mountain lion while hiking in rural Northern California with his mother and grandfather has been released from a hospital, authorities said Wednesday.
Hawaii whale dies with stomach full of fishing nets, plastic bags
Over 35 million tons of plastic pollution is produced on Earth each year, and about a fourth of that ends up in the water, scientists say.
Over 35 million tons of plastic pollution is produced on Earth each year, and about a fourth of that ends up in the water, scientists say.
California mountain lion cub picked the wrong 5-year-old 'to mess with,' aunt says
A mountain lion cub in Half Moon Bay that sunk its teeth into a 5-year-old boy picked the "wrong kid and mama to mess with," the boy's aunt said.
A mountain lion cub in Half Moon Bay that sunk its teeth into a 5-year-old boy picked the "wrong kid and mama to mess with," the boy's aunt said.
Western monarch butterfly population suffers due to atmospheric river storms
After the highest initial count in two decades around Thanksgiving, atmospheric river-fueled storms led to the loss of the iconic western monarch butterflies.
After the highest initial count in two decades around Thanksgiving, atmospheric river-fueled storms led to the loss of the iconic western monarch butterflies.
Bear takes about 400 selfies after discovering wildlife camera in Colorado
“Of the 580 photos captured, about 400 were bear selfies,” the wildlife agency revealed.
“Of the 580 photos captured, about 400 were bear selfies,” the wildlife agency revealed.
Marine Mammal Center hosts NOAA's administrator and staff; discuss concerns over new Congress
The Administrator of NOAA, and staff members, visited the Marine Mammal Center in the Marin Headlands. They came to see the operation, an important step in securing funding for several critical programs, that could be defunded by the new Congress.
The Administrator of NOAA, and staff members, visited the Marine Mammal Center in the Marin Headlands. They came to see the operation, an important step in securing funding for several critical programs, that could be defunded by the new Congress.
Massive seal running amok in Australia town
A large seal was captured on video running through a small town in Australia this month.
A large seal was captured on video running through a small town in Australia this month.
Watch: Drone video captures the world’s largest hatching of baby turtles
Between mid-December and early January, millions of baby river turtles emerged from the sandy beaches of the Amazon’s Guaporé/Inténez River.
Between mid-December and early January, millions of baby river turtles emerged from the sandy beaches of the Amazon’s Guaporé/Inténez River.
30-foot fin whale found stranded, dead off Mississippi Gulf Coast: ‘A very rare species’
Since 2002, there have only been three reported fin whale strandings in the Gulf of Mexico.
Since 2002, there have only been three reported fin whale strandings in the Gulf of Mexico.