American bald eagles build new home at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center

Alongside all the human innovations, the Kennedy Space Center has become known for its refuge for thousands of animals -- including America’s national bird.

Flaco the escaped Central Park Zoo owl can remain in the wilds of NYC

Central Park Zoo officials say they are dropping efforts to capture Flaco, a majestic Eurasian eagle-owl that escaped captivity two weeks ago.

Firefighters pull elk struggling in frozen pond

The stunned animal took a moment to turn around and face his rescuers before running off.

'Rare' baby chimpanzee born at Florida safari park

A baby chimpanzee was born at Lion Country Safari in Loxahatchee, Florida, in late January, the second chimp born at the facility in a little over a year, the park said.

Virginia fisherman reels in rare largemouth bass from river: 'Haven't seen anything like that'

"Golden largemouth bass are extremely rare, and most anglers have never seen them, let alone heard of them before," officials with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources said.

Meet Bubbles: The first pygmy hippo born in Arizona serves important purpose

The Wildlife World Zoo in Arizona welcomed a new addition, and he’s an endangered one. A pygmy hippo gave birth to a healthy baby boy about a month ago, and on this Valentine’s Day, a pair of pygmy hippos are adjusting to being new parents.