Offspring of Pablo Escobar's 'cocaine hippos' slated to die may get second chance in India
The Colombian government previously approved a plan that would allow the culling of approximately half of the estimated 170 hippopotami roaming freely through the South American nation.
The Colombian government previously approved a plan that would allow the culling of approximately half of the estimated 170 hippopotami roaming freely through the South American nation.
California millionaire trampled to death by elephants while on African hunting expedition
The 75-year-old and his guide stumbled into female elephants with a calf in the Lope-Okanda rainforest.
The 75-year-old and his guide stumbled into female elephants with a calf in the Lope-Okanda rainforest.
Experts say more mosquitoes in Michigan expected this spring
All the rain that hit Michigan is now leading to another problem: mosquitoes breeding in standing water.
All the rain that hit Michigan is now leading to another problem: mosquitoes breeding in standing water.
Osprey attempts to steal fish from bald eagle
A man captured rare footage of an osprey attempting to scavenge a fish from a bald eagle on a lake in British Columbia.
A man captured rare footage of an osprey attempting to scavenge a fish from a bald eagle on a lake in British Columbia.
Big Bear's Jackie and Shadow welcome two eaglets
Two eagle eggs in Jackie and Shadow’s nest have hatched.
Two eagle eggs in Jackie and Shadow’s nest have hatched.
Video: Florida cat's face-to-face encounter with gator lurking outside home
A Florida homeowner captured a tense and unusual moment when his house cat came face-to-face with a young alligator just outside his home.
A Florida homeowner captured a tense and unusual moment when his house cat came face-to-face with a young alligator just outside his home.
Michigan's state duck: Lawmakers approve wood duck as official state duck
It's an icon of North American artistry and nature photography, but Michigan hopes to etch the wood duck into state lore as well.
It's an icon of North American artistry and nature photography, but Michigan hopes to etch the wood duck into state lore as well.
Spiders the size of a human hand are spreading throughout the US
The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.
The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.
39 live pythons discovered on tractor-trailer trying to cross into Mexico
Officers selected the driver for inspection and discovered 39 live pythons hidden inside the tractor-trailer.
Officers selected the driver for inspection and discovered 39 live pythons hidden inside the tractor-trailer.
Las Vegas first responders conduct seven-hour rescue of injured climber stranded 600 feet up rock face
First responders carried out a seven-hour rescue after a climber was seriously injured while stranded roughly 600 feet up a steep rock face near Las Vegas.
First responders carried out a seven-hour rescue after a climber was seriously injured while stranded roughly 600 feet up a steep rock face near Las Vegas.
VIDEO: Coyote chases toddler in Southern California neighborhood
Terrifying footage shows a coyote chasing a toddler outside the family's home in Pasadena.
Terrifying footage shows a coyote chasing a toddler outside the family's home in Pasadena.
Muskrats are a pest to people and a solution to Michigan's invasive plant problem in wetlands
The muskrat doesn't get a lot of respect from people. But these pesky mammals are good for at least one thing: they "eat basically everything," a researcher said. And that has big implications for the Great Lakes most vital habitats.
The muskrat doesn't get a lot of respect from people. But these pesky mammals are good for at least one thing: they "eat basically everything," a researcher said. And that has big implications for the Great Lakes most vital habitats.
Lake Erie ice crack forming: See video
Satellite imagery revealed a massive crack ripping across frozen Lake Erie as ice levels surge.
Satellite imagery revealed a massive crack ripping across frozen Lake Erie as ice levels surge.
Michigan wants to fight invasive plant with non-native weevils
Should the state use non-native insects to fight an invasive plant? The biological control may be the best solution to killing a purple thistle that poisons the soil and attacks other plants.
Should the state use non-native insects to fight an invasive plant? The biological control may be the best solution to killing a purple thistle that poisons the soil and attacks other plants.
Detroit Zoo welcomes 13-year-old polar bear Kali to Arctic Ring of Life habitat
A 13-year-old male polar bear has arrived at his new home, the Detroit Zoo, after a trade with the Toledo Zoo.
A 13-year-old male polar bear has arrived at his new home, the Detroit Zoo, after a trade with the Toledo Zoo.
Lake Sturgeon in Great Lakes: Exploring the ancient fish that resides in Michigan
When thinking of the lake sturgeon, some liken the fish to a living fossil. It grows scales, can live over a hundred years, and has called the Great Lakes home for much longer.
When thinking of the lake sturgeon, some liken the fish to a living fossil. It grows scales, can live over a hundred years, and has called the Great Lakes home for much longer.
Watch: Deer smashes through bank window, wreaks havoc before officers help it escape
Police responded to a burglary alarm at a bank, only to find a deer had managed to somehow smash its way into the building through a teller window and wreaking havoc inside.
Police responded to a burglary alarm at a bank, only to find a deer had managed to somehow smash its way into the building through a teller window and wreaking havoc inside.
3 shark attacks off Sydney in just over 24 hours; man, boy in critical condition
Three shark attacks in 24 hours leave a man and a 12-year-old critically injured and another boy unharmed at Sydney beaches. Here’s what we know.
Three shark attacks in 24 hours leave a man and a 12-year-old critically injured and another boy unharmed at Sydney beaches. Here’s what we know.
Woman wakes up with 8-foot python coiled on her chest while sleeping: 'Don't move'
After waking up to an 8-foot python coiled on her chest, the woman ushered the reptile out through a window rather than calling for help.
After waking up to an 8-foot python coiled on her chest, the woman ushered the reptile out through a window rather than calling for help.
Michigan elk cam launches near Gaylord, offering 24/7 viewing of herd
All elk are deer, but not all deer are elk and Michigan is fortunate enough to be home to both. A live camera now makes watching the latter easier than other.
All elk are deer, but not all deer are elk and Michigan is fortunate enough to be home to both. A live camera now makes watching the latter easier than other.