Mammals

VIDEO February 3

Baby elephant takes first steps after historic birth at Smithsonian’s National Zoo

Video shows a newborn Asian elephant calf standing and walking just hours after being born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, its first elephant birth in nearly 25 years. (Credit: Smithsonian National Zoo)

Thailand February 2

Tourist trampled to death by elephant in Thai national park

An elephant named Oyewan killed a third victim at Thailand national park, trampling 65-year-old tourist during morning walk, a park official said.

VIDEO January 28

Rescue teams save dog trapped in icy waters after frozen lake gives way

Rescue crews race against freezing temperatures to pull a stranded dog from frigid water in St. Louis, Missouri, according to video released on Jan. 26, 2026. (St. Louis Fire Department)

China January 26

Skier suffers brutal mauling after stepping within 10 feet of snow leopard for photo, video shows

Female skier survives snow leopard mauling in China's Fuyun County after authorities warned tourists about predator sightings near hotel, according to reports.

California January 8

550-pound bear finally evicted from California home after bizarre strategy ends monthlong ordeal

A massive black bear caused thousands in damage while living beneath a California home for weeks before wildlife specialists finally removed the animal.

VIDEO January 8

550-pound bear finally scurries away after wildlife expert crawls under home to flush it out

Video captures a 550-pound black bear bolting from a crawl space beneath a Southern California home after successful removal efforts by the BEAR League. (BEAR League)

VIDEO January 1

NJ boys recount heroic rescue of wallaby after it escaped farm

Gavin Buniak, Laine Viviano, Keith Miller and Evan Menditto join 'Fox & Friends' to describe how they teamed up to rescue Rex, a wallaby that had escaped from a local farm.

California December 30

Bear remains under California home after weeks of failed removal attempts

Bear trap in Altadena accidentally catches wrong animal as 550-pound black bear continues living under California home despite month-long removal efforts.

VIDEO December 30

500-pound bear moves into crawl space under Altadena, California, home

A large male black bear has been living under an Altadena, California, home for roughly one month following weeks of failed removal attempts. (Credit: Ken Johnson via Storyful)

Health December 20

Ancient plague mystery cracked after DNA found in 4,000-year-old animal remains

Scientists discover Bronze Age plague DNA in 4,000-year-old sheep remains, shedding light on how ancient diseases spread between animals and humans across Eurasia.