Since escaping a New York City zoo, the Eurasian eagle-owl named Flaco has successfully dodged officials and attracted crowds of fans in Central Park.
Author: Camille Fine, USA TODAY
Teeny rodent Sir Patrick Stewart sets world’s record as oldest mouse in human care, Guinness confirms
The endangered Pacific pocket mouse, the smallest mouse in North America, was presumed extinct for 20 years.
Award-winning photographer took ‘dream’ image of a leopard at sunset: See the stunning finalists
An image of the elusive snow leopard in India has won Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award by London Natural History Museum.
Acorn woodpeckers hoarded over 700 pounds of nuts in California vacation rental
A pair of acorn woodpeckers had pecked holes in a two-story California home’s chimney and stacked over 700 pounds of nuts, an exterminator discovered.
‘Heart-wrenching’: Drone footage shows destruction from Turkey and Syria earthquakes
Drone footage shows devastation from earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria as frantic rescue efforts continue to find more survivors.
A woman was pronounced dead, sent to funeral home. Hours later, she was breathing, police say.
An 82-year-old New York woman who was pronounced dead was found breathing three hours later – after she had been taken to a funeral home.
A year of free Cracker Barrel? Pop the question this Valentine’s Day at any restaurant
Five couples who pop the question at any Cracker Barrel location on Valentine’s Day will win a year of free food from the restaurant.
Turkey earthquake damage: Photos capture devastating aftermath of powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake
Photos capture crumbed buildings and cities in disarray after a series of strong earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria Monday.
Which large animals are involved in the deadliest human attacks? Where do frequent attacks happen?
A new survey of attacks by lions, wolves and other big carnivores shows that people in low-income countries are at greater risk
The 10 ‘deadliest’ US beaches for hurricanes, surfing and shark attacks. How to stay safe
Seven of the most dangerous U.S. beaches – where shark attacks, surf fatalities and hurricanes are more likely – are in Florida, a study found.