Watch: Angry elephant chases tour group during jungle safari
A wild elephant charged at tourists on a jungle safari in India, forcing vehicles to speed away in a dramatic escape.
A wild elephant charged at tourists on a jungle safari in India, forcing vehicles to speed away in a dramatic escape.
Government plans to fight flesh-eating maggot by breeding billions of flies
The U.S. government plans to release billions of sterilized flies over Mexico and southern Texas to fight a flesh-eating pest that threatens livestock and wildlife.
The U.S. government plans to release billions of sterilized flies over Mexico and southern Texas to fight a flesh-eating pest that threatens livestock and wildlife.
Watch: Rare, endangered fox caught on camera in California national park
The Sierra Nevada red fox is an endangered species living solely in the Golden state and with less than 100 individuals living in the wild, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
The Sierra Nevada red fox is an endangered species living solely in the Golden state and with less than 100 individuals living in the wild, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
See our neighboring Andromeda Galaxy in a whole new light
On a clear night, some stars in the Andromeda Galaxy can be seen from Earth.
On a clear night, some stars in the Andromeda Galaxy can be seen from Earth.
Watch: Bear's hilarious attempt to pry open a trash can
The bear tips the can, rotates it, pushes it, and climbs on top of it in a desperate - yet entertaining - attempt to get it open.
The bear tips the can, rotates it, pushes it, and climbs on top of it in a desperate - yet entertaining - attempt to get it open.
Bison boils to death in Yellowstone hot spring
A bison was being photographed wandering around the hot spring’s edge when it reportedly stumbled into the scalding water and couldn’t get out.
A bison was being photographed wandering around the hot spring’s edge when it reportedly stumbled into the scalding water and couldn’t get out.
July night sky highlights: Bright Mercury, full Buck Moon and a meteor shower
Skywatchers in North America can catch three major celestial events in July.
Skywatchers in North America can catch three major celestial events in July.
Where did all the fireflies go? It's not too late to help them
Light pollution, reduced habitat and pesticides can impact the lightning bug populations in your neighborhood.
Light pollution, reduced habitat and pesticides can impact the lightning bug populations in your neighborhood.
Tahoe mother bear euthanized after an attack, leaving behind 2 cubs
A South Lake Tahoe mother bear with "a long history of human conflict" was euthanized this week, after the animal attacked a camper and sent her to the hospital, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife said.
A South Lake Tahoe mother bear with "a long history of human conflict" was euthanized this week, after the animal attacked a camper and sent her to the hospital, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife said.
Fireball? Meteor? Eyewitnesses in Southeast report ball of fire in sky, shaking
Officials across the Southeast are investigating reports of a "fireball" seen in the sky, with over 100 sightings reported to the American Meteor Society from Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee.
Officials across the Southeast are investigating reports of a "fireball" seen in the sky, with over 100 sightings reported to the American Meteor Society from Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee.
Giant jellyfish as wide as beach umbrella found lurking off New England coast
Known as a Lion’s Mane Jellyfish, the animal is a member of the largest jellyfish species in the world, according to the Smithsonian.
Known as a Lion’s Mane Jellyfish, the animal is a member of the largest jellyfish species in the world, according to the Smithsonian.
New Vera Rubin Observatory discovers 2,000 unknown asteroids within 10 hours
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory team just revealed the first images taken by the observatory.
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory team just revealed the first images taken by the observatory.
Watch: Baby bird rescued from storm drain, reunited with mother
Once rescued, the mother bird could be seen in the heartwarming video, snuggling her baby.
Once rescued, the mother bird could be seen in the heartwarming video, snuggling her baby.
Hilton Head sees 2nd shark attack in one week amid busy summer vacation season
Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue treated victim with leg lacerations at Coligny Beach Park just days after similar incident.
Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue treated victim with leg lacerations at Coligny Beach Park just days after similar incident.
Map: Here's where the most shark attacks have happened
A popular beach in Florida has been deemed the “shark bite capital of the world.”
A popular beach in Florida has been deemed the “shark bite capital of the world.”
Bay Area wildlife center seeing influx of raccoons, skunks, hawks, owls
Wildcare, a non-profit wild animal rescue, rehabilitation and release organization in San Rafael, accepts abandoned, injured, lost or baby wildlife from all around the Bay Area. This year, some species are showing up in large, if not record numbers.
Wildcare, a non-profit wild animal rescue, rehabilitation and release organization in San Rafael, accepts abandoned, injured, lost or baby wildlife from all around the Bay Area. This year, some species are showing up in large, if not record numbers.
Plastic lid finally removed from bear's neck after 2 years
Wildlife experts finally were able to trap a black bear and remove a large lid that was stuck around his neck for two years.
Wildlife experts finally were able to trap a black bear and remove a large lid that was stuck around his neck for two years.
Cougar caught strolling California neighborhood
A mountain lion was recently spotted strolling outside a home in Forestville, a rare but not unheard-of sighting in California.
A mountain lion was recently spotted strolling outside a home in Forestville, a rare but not unheard-of sighting in California.
Dog comes face-to-face with bear inside California home
A homeowner got quite the surprise when security footage captured a bear inside her her home.
A homeowner got quite the surprise when security footage captured a bear inside her her home.
Honda joins space race with successful reusable rocket test
Honda has entered the space race with the successful launch and landing of a reusable rocket, marking a significant step in its space ambitions.
Honda has entered the space race with the successful launch and landing of a reusable rocket, marking a significant step in its space ambitions.