Smuggled parrot eggs survive harrowing journey from Central America: 'Hand-raised babies'
Faint chirping inside a carry-on bag at the Miami airport caught the attention of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer.
Faint chirping inside a carry-on bag at the Miami airport caught the attention of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer.
Mountain lion tracked by biologists gives birth to 3 healthy kittens in wilderness outside Los Angeles
A mountain lion studied by biologists in wilderness areas near Los Angeles has given birth to three healthy kittens.
A mountain lion studied by biologists in wilderness areas near Los Angeles has given birth to three healthy kittens.
Yellowstone National Park officials say man disturbed baby bison, resulting in its death
The incident occurred on the evening of May 20 in the park's northeastern corner in Wyoming.
The incident occurred on the evening of May 20 in the park's northeastern corner in Wyoming.
Bee attack forces man to collapse on live TV in LA
SkyFOX captured the dramatic moments where a man collapsed to the ground after he was attacked by a swarm of bees in Los Angeles' Encino neighborhood.
SkyFOX captured the dramatic moments where a man collapsed to the ground after he was attacked by a swarm of bees in Los Angeles' Encino neighborhood.
Spot the white shark! Many can't in this photo taken off Cape Cod
A research team captured this photo from drone footage last field season near Cape Cod. Can you spot the white shark?
A research team captured this photo from drone footage last field season near Cape Cod. Can you spot the white shark?
Watch: Curious black bear breaks into truck in Colorado, steals bag
Colorado Parks and Wildlife says it has already received 173 reports of bear activity in 25 Colorado counties this year.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife says it has already received 173 reports of bear activity in 25 Colorado counties this year.
Watch: Man torches termite swarms with DIY flamethrower
After about a minute of unsuccessful swatting, Kenny Bellau reached for "something a little more lethal."
After about a minute of unsuccessful swatting, Kenny Bellau reached for "something a little more lethal."
Visitors flock to Pacifica for vibrant wildflower superbloom
One of nature's rare treats, a wildflower superbloom, is in full display in the Bay Area along the Pacific coast of San Mateo County.
One of nature's rare treats, a wildflower superbloom, is in full display in the Bay Area along the Pacific coast of San Mateo County.
San Francisco Zoo gets its first jaguar resident in 24 years
San Francisco Zoo & Gardens has its first jaguar resident in 24 years. The 11-year-old male was transferred from the Sacramento Zoo as part of a species survival plan.
San Francisco Zoo & Gardens has its first jaguar resident in 24 years. The 11-year-old male was transferred from the Sacramento Zoo as part of a species survival plan.
Leopard shark spotted in Lake Merritt
A leopard shark was spotted in Lake Merritt Monday evening, a viewer-submitted photo shows.
A leopard shark was spotted in Lake Merritt Monday evening, a viewer-submitted photo shows.
River rafters say big California snowmelt means epic season
Triple Threat. Deadman’s Drop. Satan’s Cesspool. After years of drought, the rapids along California’s American River are truly living up to their names.
Triple Threat. Deadman’s Drop. Satan’s Cesspool. After years of drought, the rapids along California’s American River are truly living up to their names.
Colorado homebuyer discovers snakes in walls as she moves in: 'I'm petrified'
The homeowner says the dog discovered snakes in the wall of her new home as she was unpacking.
The homeowner says the dog discovered snakes in the wall of her new home as she was unpacking.
Pet tortoise found strolling through Florida neighborhood reunited with family
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said the African spurred tortoise was spotted Thursday strolling around the Harry Harris subdivision in the Florida Keys.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said the African spurred tortoise was spotted Thursday strolling around the Harry Harris subdivision in the Florida Keys.
Mystery deepens as fanged fish wash up on Oregon beaches
Unusual-looking deep-sea lancetfish have been washing ashore on Oregon beaches recently, baffling experts as to why.
Unusual-looking deep-sea lancetfish have been washing ashore on Oregon beaches recently, baffling experts as to why.
Watch: Surprised principal darts after bear pops out of school dumpster
A West Virginia principal wasted no time getting away after he unlocked the school dumpster and a bear popped out.
A West Virginia principal wasted no time getting away after he unlocked the school dumpster and a bear popped out.
Park rangers: 70-year-old man fends off cougar attack with rock
The unidentified man told authorities that he was hiking through some trees when a cougar jumped out and knocked him to the ground.
The unidentified man told authorities that he was hiking through some trees when a cougar jumped out and knocked him to the ground.
Yosemite Valley to reopen after fears of flooding recede
Temporarily shuttered parts of Yosemite Valley will reopen earlier than expected after fears of flooding receded Saturday, park officials announced.
Temporarily shuttered parts of Yosemite Valley will reopen earlier than expected after fears of flooding receded Saturday, park officials announced.
Humpback whales use sandy ocean floors for exfoliating ‘spa day,’ researchers find
Humans have discovered ways to get rid of old, dead skin cells – and it turns out humpback whales have made this self-care advancement, too.
Humans have discovered ways to get rid of old, dead skin cells – and it turns out humpback whales have made this self-care advancement, too.
Most of Yosemite National Park closed until next week
The Yosemite area is bracing for flooding, and rangers have closed much of the famous park to visitors for the next few days.
The Yosemite area is bracing for flooding, and rangers have closed much of the famous park to visitors for the next few days.
Scientists discover 3 new sea worms that glow in the dark
The newly-discovered bioluminescent Polycirrus worms were named after creatures from Japanese folklore and an influential marine biologist.
The newly-discovered bioluminescent Polycirrus worms were named after creatures from Japanese folklore and an influential marine biologist.