California saw hottest July on record as heat wave hit 129F
"July was by far California's hottest month on record, blowing previous records out of the water," weather analyst Colin McCarthy said.
Giant pandas make "historic" US debut at San Diego zoo
Yun Chuan and Xin Bao are the first pandas to enter the United States in 21 years.
Doorbell cam captures unlikely culprit stealing rug and cushions from porch
The homeowner figured his surprise visitors were on a "DIY spree" given what he saw on the video.
During sex, male frogs may use "swollen fingertip" to stimulate females
These fingers may produce pheromones that the male holds by the female's nostrils during mating, causing behavioral changes in the latter.
Father's remains found in 16-foot crocodile after fatal attack
The man's wife tried to save him from slipping into the water, but he let go of her arm in a final act of selflessness.
RFK Jr selling teddy bear merchandise after dead bear admission
The candidate, who admitted he once dumped a dead bear cub in Central Park, says the teddy is "the perfect gift for supporters of all ages."
RFK Jr. dead bear cub admission sparks avalanche of jokes, memes
In 2014 the independent candidate dumped a bear in Central Park, staging it to look like a bicycle accident.
First virgin births reported in endangered sharks
This is the first time that reproduction without having had sex has been seen in this species.
Adorable tiger cuddles ball: "I could watch this all day!"
The tiger was born in a zoo, where he was kept in concrete cages and used as a tourist attraction. Now he's in a sanctuary.
Watch: Moment whale capsizes fishing boat off New Hampshire
Incredible footage shows a large whale surfacing and crashing onto a vessel, sending its occupants into the sea.
Woman feeds one baby raccoon in her yard—now she has a problem
While the baby raccoon is still shy around humans, he is slowly learning how to trust the poster and her husband, who treat him to a feast daily.
Colorado River wildlife and infrastructure at "extreme risk" from invader
"This challenging discovery has ecological and economic impacts not only on the Grand Valley but potential statewide impacts," CPW Director Jeff Davis said.
"Groundbreaking" dark oxygen discovery may see history of life revised
"Oxygen production by a non-photosynthetic process requires us to rethink the evolution of complex life," a researcher says.
Moment bear tries to break into car using the door handle caught on camera
The bear took off after the Ring camera said: "You are currently being recorded."
New species of extinct snake found in Wyoming fossil
This fossil "represents social behavior in snakes, which is something that we don't often see," researcher Michael Caldwell said.
Americans harming "unique" species by importing weird dead bat accessories
"We have to prevent any more painted bats from being hung on a wall and help them recover and flourish in the wild," researcher Dianne DuBois said.
Moment bear steals entire cooler from truck in parking lot caught on camera
The bear took off with the cooler in its mouth within seconds.
Woman captures shocking moment baby bobcats explore her porch
One of the baby bobcats was caught on camera learning how to climb up and down the porch fence.
Kid complains to dad of "big bug"—Not prepared for what it turns out to be
"She was asking if we could keep it," mom Alyssa Mosolino told Newsweek.
California lake's mysterious fish die-off kills hundreds of thousands
"We have never seen this type of multispecies die-off, especially on this scale," Monterey County official Bryan Flores said.
Watch adorable moment dog makes unlikely friend
"How cute is that. 'Hello, can your dog come out and play,'" one social media user said.
Man on safari killed by elephant after leaving car to take pictures
A 43-year-old Spanish national was trampled to death by three adult female elephants in a national park in South Africa.
Hurricane Beryl leaves hundreds of birds injured, orphaned
The ongoing severe weather complicates rescue efforts for affected wildlife.
Shark tracker shows locations around US in wake of attacks
A 13-foot great white was tracked off the coast of Florida, while two other great whites were tracked near Nova Scotia.
Texas shark attacks leave multiple injured as videos show beach chaos
"Beach patrol lifted her up, her calf was just gone, shredded—horrific," one witness said after beachgoers on South Padre Island were forced to flee the sea.
Man captures lobster, then it does something he's "never ever seen" before
Charlie Nutting told Newsweek of the lobster he caught on a dive in the northeastern U.S.: "I did eat it, and it was delicious."
Remains of girl, 12, found after crocodile attack: "Devastating"
"For the family, it is the most devastating outcome possible for them. They are in a state of extreme shock and disbelief," a police sergeant said.
Dog finds baby deer, immediately treats it like her own puppy: "Magical"
"She still had motherly instincts; she was still in milk. So the fawn was getting milk from her," Kayla Pumpelly told Newsweek.
Family has rat problem, 17-year-old cat "takes matters into her own hands"
Mariko said the family cat is "17 with kidney failure," but still managed to solve the rodent problem.
Chernobyl bird study may help us in a "more nuclear future"
""Radiological contamination creates an additional stressor that organisms must cope with," the researchers said.