Mammals

Fossils 4 days ago

Complete mastodon jaw found in New York homeowner's backyard: 'Remarkable discovery'

A complete mastodon jaw found by a New York homeowner will undergo "extensive scientific analysis" before being put on display to the public.

Health December 14

Bird flu causes deaths of cats and zoo animals as virus spreads in US

Just days after the USDA issued a new order that all raw milk must be tested for bird flu, reports have emerged of animals dying of the virus, including cats and several zoo animals.

Florida December 12

Florida officials rescue two dolphins stranded in shallow lagoon: 'All hands on deck'

Two dolphins stranded in shallow waters of a Florida lagoon were rescued after multiple agencies in Lee County teamed up to pull the mammals to safety.

Canada December 5

Husband leaps onto polar bear that lunged at wife in surprise attack: police

A man in Canada quickly defended his wife by jumping onto a polar bear that lunged toward her at the couple's home in rural Ontario, police said.

Colorado December 1

Colorado authorities hunting for coyote after attack on young child

Authorities in Colorado Springs, Colorado, are pursuing a coyote after it attacked a 4-year-old girl on Thanksgiving Day, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

US November 28

Four dolphins found dead on Mississippi's Petit Bois Island in 'very unusual event'

The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS) reported on Facebook that four dolphins were discovered stranded on the beach over the weekend.

VIDEO November 26

New York City residents shocked by unusual whale sighting under Williamsburg Bridge

Video shows a whale swimming under the Williamsburg Bridge on Monday, surprising onlookers. The sighting came after a mother and calf whale were seen near Spring Lake, NJ. (Credit: Helena Lippolis)

Utah November 19

Utah authorities offering $30k reward for information on shooting death of wild horse

A federally protected wild horse, identified as Pyrite/Goldie/Glory by the Onaqui Catalogue, was found shot to death in the Onaqui Heard Management Area by a member of the public.

South Carolina November 7

Monkey mayhem as dozens of primates escape South Carolina research center

The search continues after dozens of "skittish" monkeys escaped the Alpha Genesis testing center in South Carolina, officials said.

Mammals November 4

Thailand’s viral baby hippo Moo Deng predicts Donald Trump will win 2024 US presidential election

Thailand’s viral baby hippo, Moo Deng, revealed her prediction for the 2024 U.S. presidential election. She "predicted" Donald Trump will win over Kamala Harris.