Animals and Wildlife

The pups became malnourished as Southern California experienced one of the worst toxic algae bloom seasons in history.

A hungry wild elephant has caused havoc in a grocery store in Thailand after strolling in from the Khao Yai National Park and helping himself to the food on the shelves.

Los Angeles-area shelters are among those waiving adoption fees and offering free spay or neuter services.

Big Bear’s favorite feathery couple is one step closer to reaching empty-nester status after one of their offspring took flight on Monday.

Sunny the eagle, the offspring of famed Big Bear eagles Jackie and Shadow, bravely took flight for the first time. So, what’s next? Friends of Big Bear Valley Director Sandy Steers shares some insight. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 2, 2025.

The Parks Division in Madison, Wisconsin, is employing a herd of goats to help clear away invasive species in a city park.

A group of pelicans that were rescued and rehabilitated were released in San Pedro. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

Staff at the Sylmar animal center shared the news of the beloved bird’s passing on social media.

A group of rehabilitated pelicans soared the San Pedro skies on Wednesday upon their release back to the wild.

Five gray whales have died in the greater Bay Area over the past week, bringing the region’s 2025 whale death toll to 14, officials announced Wednesday.

A two-ton elephant seal was seen wandering around the street near Cape Town, South Africa, on Tuesday.

A bear created quite the scene in a Maryland neighborhood this Memorial Day when it wandered into someone’s backyard.

Lewis Pugh, 55, began swimming multiple hours a day in the 47-degree water on May 15 to raise awareness about the plight of sharks as the film “Jaws” nears its 50th birthday.

Several birds and eggs that were rescued from fire-affected areas by the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center are thriving, the nonprofit says.

The man tried to nudge it with his water bottle, but it didn’t move. He then reached out with his hand — a move he would very quickly regret.

The Asian elephants, the last two remaining at the LA Zoo, arrived in Tulsa, Oklahoma following a 26 hour road trip. Alex Rozier reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on May 21, 2025.

Two elephants are moved from the LA Zoo to a zoo in Oklahoma. Video broadcast Wednesday May 21, 2025 on the NBC4 News at 11 a.m.

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The whereabouts of the two remaining elephants at the Los Angeles Zoo is still unclear. Annette Arreola reports for the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on May 21, 2025. 

The whereabouts of Billy and Tina, a pair of Asian elephants long housed at the Los Angeles Zoo, are unclear on Wednesday after a report they had been secretly removed and shipped to another zoo — but neither zoo officials nor Mayor Karen Bass’ office had an immediate response to requests for comment.