Conservation
Hero Dad Kicks Mountain Lion in Head to Save Daughters Dog
The dog suffered puncture wounds on its neck, back, legs, and chest after being grabbed by a mountain lion in Grand Forks, Canada.
Watch Arizona Snake Catcher Pull Two Rattlesnakes From Cactus in One Go
The venomous snakes can be heard rattling as snake catcher Marissa Maki reaches inside the cactus with a pair of tongs.
Biggest Elephant in Botswana Killed by Trophy Hunters for 8ft Tusks
The elephant had been carrying 200 pounds of ivory in its tusks, and was the largest to be hunted in the country since 1996.
Dolphin Attack on Trainer at Miami Seaquarium Captured in Chilling Footage
The attack took place during a show at the aquarium, with families watching on as the trainer struggled in the water.
'Very Scared' Orphaned Bear Cub Rescued After Mom Killed by Car
There are an estimated 4,500 black bears bears living in Massachusetts, with the population increasing near to heavily populated areas, meaning bears occasionally wander onto roadways.
Baby Raccoons Orphaned After Mom Got Caught and Dumped 10 Miles Away
An Ohio woman found the raccoons nesting in her ceiling and proceeded to separate the mom from the babies instead of calling for help
Sea Lions Invade Salmon Farm and Refuse to Leave 'All-You-Can-Eat Buffet'
Conservationists say the sea lion breach points to the dangers of net-pen fish farming, a practice they believe should end in British Columbia.
Baby Rhino Found Lying by Dead Mom's Body After Being Attacked by Hyenas
Rachael Pfeiffer, from the Care for Wild sanctuary, told Newsweek that rhino orphans are normally extremely traumatised and afraid.
Alligators React to Woman Saying 'He's Big'
The hilarious viral video of alligators reacting in unison has gained 2.9 million views.
Pennsylvania Turkey Found To Be Over 12 Years Old: 'Should Not Be Alive'
A biologist at the Pennsylvania Game Commission said the turkey has defied all longevity records in the state.
Black Mamba: Facts About One of Earth's Fastest and Most Venomous Snakes
Newsweek spoke to Nick Evans, snake catcher and black mamba researcher, about one of the most feared snakes in the world.
Zombie Salmon Literally Rot Alive After Spawning
Katrina Liebich, from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, told Newsweek that salmon skin becomes moldy as they decline to the point of death.
California Man Discovers Huge Rare Snake in His Couch
"You would be more likely to find a Rolex sitting on the ground than you would a snake like this," snake catcher Alex Trejo said of the 7-foot snake.
Adorable Video Shows Second Golden Takin Ever Born in Western Hemisphere
The footage shows the takin happily jumping up and down shortly after its birth.
Watch As Opossum Nursed Back to Health After Vicious Dog Attack
The female opossum was found with injured back legs and puncture wounds, with four babies in her pouch.
Man Finds 7ft Python under Kitchen Table in the Middle of the Night
In the video the homeowner's wife stumbles in, shocked at the scene unfolding in her kitchen as the snake catcher wrangles with the python.
Scientists Gave Lions the Love Hormone Oxytocin To See What Would Happen
The lions had oxytocin sprayed up their noses as they sniffed meat at a wire fence.
Mexican Gray Wolf Population Reaches Almost 200, With 45 Packs Recorded
Despite the increase in numbers, the overall growth of the species is slowing and conservation experts are concerned.
Deer Pictured Gnawing on Bone in Wild
Forest rangers spotted the unusual behavior during a regular patrol of the Pench Tiger Reserve in Nagpur in India's Maharashtra state.
Flamingo That Escaped Zoo 17 Years Ago Has Been Filmed Off the Texas Coast
The escapee, Pink Floyd, fled from Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas, in 2005.
Miracle Elephant Twins That Had Little Chance of Surviving Found Alive
The extremely rare twins were first discovered in the Samburu National Reserve in Kenya January and are the first to be born in the area for almost 20 years.
Watch Zookeeper Introduce Her New Baby to Orangutans in Adorable Video
Kansas City Zoo said its 45-year-old orangutan called Jill was "immediately enchanted" by the baby.
Leopard Breaks Into Mercedes-Benz Factory, Shuts Down Production
The young male leopard was spotted prowling around the manufacturing unit of the car factory in Chakan, Maharashtra state and caused panic among staff.
Huge Florida Alligator Struts Through Backyard Before Laying Down for Rest
Homeowner Dan Powell told Newsweek the alligator was about 13 foot and is regularly seen around the swamp.
Titanic Is Being Consumed by Invisible Lifeforms in Its Watery Grave
A team of scientists is set to study the DNA of the creatures that have made the shipwreck their home.
Spitting Cobra Gets Another, Bigger Snake Stuck in Its Throat
The cobra was a hatchling from recent weeks and had attempted to eat a snake about 3 inches larger than itself.
Over 30 Dead Whales Found at Death Trap Beach Blessed and Left to Decompose
"As heartbreaking as it is, whale strandings are a natural phenomenon," the New Zealand Department of Conservation said in a Facebook post.
Watch Elephant Mom Thank Rescuers After Saving Her Trapped Baby From Well
Rob Brandford of the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, told Newsweek the mother had been getting "increasingly distressed" as she wasn't able to save the calf.
What Are the World's Biggest Spiders?
"Now, we have about 45,000 spider species that we know of, but it's likely there are closer to 90,000 species out there," said PhD candidate Anna Holmquist.
Endangered Mexican Wolves Released Into Chihuahua Wilderness
The two pairs of protected Mexican gray wolves were raised on the ladder ranch in New Mexico.