New species of poisonous birds discovered in New Guinea jungle by Danish researchers
"The locals aren’t fond of spicy food and steer clear of these birds, because, according to them, their meat burns in the mouth like chili," Knud Jønsson, a researcher explained.
"The locals aren’t fond of spicy food and steer clear of these birds, because, according to them, their meat burns in the mouth like chili," Knud Jønsson, a researcher explained.
Killer whales' attack on two gray whales captured in stunning video out of Monterey Bay
Incredible marine wildlife video captures two adult gray whales being surrounded and attacked by as many as 30 orcas in Monterey Bay
Incredible marine wildlife video captures two adult gray whales being surrounded and attacked by as many as 30 orcas in Monterey Bay
Watch: Scientists film the world's deepest fish off Japan
The unknown snailfish species was filmed at a depth of more than 27,000 feet below the surface, researchers said.
The unknown snailfish species was filmed at a depth of more than 27,000 feet below the surface, researchers said.
Endangered whale spotted swimming with calf in rare footage
The NOAA Fisheries says the critically-endangered species usually travels the New England coast in the spring.
The NOAA Fisheries says the critically-endangered species usually travels the New England coast in the spring.
Bay Area crab and salmon fishermen hit hard
California is cutting short the already delayed commercial crab season to April 15 south of Mendocino County to protect humpback whales from becoming entangled in crab potlines.
California is cutting short the already delayed commercial crab season to April 15 south of Mendocino County to protect humpback whales from becoming entangled in crab potlines.
Plants can make noises when under stress, study says
Researchers said when plants were dehydrated or cut, the sounds emitted were louder than when they were left alone.
Researchers said when plants were dehydrated or cut, the sounds emitted were louder than when they were left alone.
See the rare blood-sucking fish of your nightmares that recently washed ashore
One look at this rare, blood-sucking sea creature that washed ashore in the Netherlands this month will give you nightmares.
One look at this rare, blood-sucking sea creature that washed ashore in the Netherlands this month will give you nightmares.
This bald eagle is actually incubating a rock: 'We have yet to see a rock hatch'
“Murphy does not need a real egg to feel accomplished."
“Murphy does not need a real egg to feel accomplished."
Big Cat Rescue featured on 'Tiger King' to close, merge with Arkansas wildlife refuge
Big Cat Rescue in Tampa will close its doors after 30 years and merge its big cat population with Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas, Carole and Howard Baskin announced Wednesday.
Big Cat Rescue in Tampa will close its doors after 30 years and merge its big cat population with Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas, Carole and Howard Baskin announced Wednesday.
Bay Area storms keep tree service businesses busy
Since December, tree service companies have been loaded with work from fallen trees and limbs, as well as leaning trees or trees showing their roots coming out of soggy ground.
Since December, tree service companies have been loaded with work from fallen trees and limbs, as well as leaning trees or trees showing their roots coming out of soggy ground.
Authorities say 33 swimmers were harassing dolphins off Hawaii’s Big Island
Drone footage shows the snorkelers following the pod of wild dolphins as they swim away. The group was referred to U.S. law enforcement.
Drone footage shows the snorkelers following the pod of wild dolphins as they swim away. The group was referred to U.S. law enforcement.
Oakland Zoo's pied crow recovered with help of resident: video
On Saturday an Oakland resident helped recover one of the pied crows that went missing from the zoo during last week's storm. Video shows the zookeeper carefully luring the bird through the front door of the woman's home.
On Saturday an Oakland resident helped recover one of the pied crows that went missing from the zoo during last week's storm. Video shows the zookeeper carefully luring the bird through the front door of the woman's home.
Alameda's bald eagle eggs perish in Bay Area storm
The bald eagle nest in Alameda was damaged during Tuesday's storm, and the eggs did not survive, KTVU has learned.
The bald eagle nest in Alameda was damaged during Tuesday's storm, and the eggs did not survive, KTVU has learned.
First wolverine sighting in over 30 years reported along Oregon river near Portland
It was the first confirmed report of a wolverine outside of the mountains in Oregon in over 30 years.
It was the first confirmed report of a wolverine outside of the mountains in Oregon in over 30 years.
Landslide and mudslide dangers increasing throughout Bay Area
With the ground thoroughly soaked, the consequences of each additional atmospheric river is more mudslide ands landslides. Slides are bad, but additional rain can make them much worse.
With the ground thoroughly soaked, the consequences of each additional atmospheric river is more mudslide ands landslides. Slides are bad, but additional rain can make them much worse.
That’s the spot: North Carolina bear enjoys scratching its back on tree in viral video
The video, which was captured by Debra Howell, shows the bear leaning against a tree while sliding its back up and down. The bear appears to be enjoying the experience.
The video, which was captured by Debra Howell, shows the bear leaning against a tree while sliding its back up and down. The bear appears to be enjoying the experience.
Man survives shark attack off Hawaii’s Big Island, officials say
A Utah man was bitten by a shark while swimming about 200 yards offshore of Hawaii’s Anaehoomalu Bay, authorities said.
A Utah man was bitten by a shark while swimming about 200 yards offshore of Hawaii’s Anaehoomalu Bay, authorities said.
Rick Ross' wandering pet buffalos anger Georgia neighbors
Rapper Rick Ross' pet buffalo are landing him in hot water with his neighbors after they say the giant animals keep wandering off his property.
Rapper Rick Ross' pet buffalo are landing him in hot water with his neighbors after they say the giant animals keep wandering off his property.
Sharks goalie James Reimer declines to wear Pride jersey
San Jose Sharks goalie James Reimer didn't take part in pregame warmups Saturday night, saying the team’s decision to wear Pride-themed jerseys in support of the LGBTQ community runs counter to his religious beliefs.
San Jose Sharks goalie James Reimer didn't take part in pregame warmups Saturday night, saying the team’s decision to wear Pride-themed jerseys in support of the LGBTQ community runs counter to his religious beliefs.
Reservoirs high stakes 'cat & mouse' game with Mother Nature
While an abundance of water is making its way into California reservoirs, federal, state and local dam operators are worried about two uncontrollable things: more atmospheric rivers and a quick melt of the snowpack in the mountains.
While an abundance of water is making its way into California reservoirs, federal, state and local dam operators are worried about two uncontrollable things: more atmospheric rivers and a quick melt of the snowpack in the mountains.