Endangered Komodo dragons hatch at Spanish zoo
Their birth mother, a 13-year-old female named Ora, laid a clutch of 12 eggs in August.
The pianist who's been playing for more than 100 years
The French pianist practices four hours a day and is about to release her seventh album.
Officers 'arrest' alligator walking near Tampa Bay stadium
The officer fashioned a noose from a yellow rope and lassoed it around the top of the gator’s mouth.
NY patient's ambulance joyride ends when police spike tires
NY patient’s ambulance joyride ends when police spike tires
Florida aquarium to release orca after more than 50 years in captivity
Killer whales are highly social mammals that have no natural predators and can up to 80 years.
Maryland man wins two big lottery prizes one week apart
The player purchased both tickets from the Shell Food Mart on Riggs Road in Adelphi.
Escaped cow spends hours wandering tennis court
Gillespie said the cow was safely returned to its herd.
Texas woman hula hoops while skating backwards for Guinness World Records
Harris also holds the record for longest duration roller skating backwards.
Wandering seal rescued from next to British Columbia highway
The seal estimated to weigh between 250 and 285 pounds.
MTV gong from the 1980s up for auction
The Paiste steel-hammered gong, which bears the MTV logo, does not include a stand.
67-pound invasive carp caught by Oklahoma anglers
The fish was caught after the department asked for local fishing guides to help capture it.
Nebraska zoo using stuffed frog toy to bottle-feed giraffe calf
The zoo said a name for the calf will be announced soon.
Japanese surfer nears 90 and talks of catching waves at 100
Sano lives about 20 minutes from Yokohama.
Arizona Dairy Queen on the hunt for missing red spoon statue
With the spoon big enough to hold a small child, it was a popular photo spot.
Has T. rex lost its bite? Menacing snarl may be wrong
The research is the latest in a long back-and-forth over how dinosaur mouths really looked.
Multiple entangled alpacas rescued from barbed wire in Tennessee
A couple other alpacas needed to be freed from smaller amounts of barbed wire.
Message in a bottle floats from Canary Islands to Bermuda
The tribute to Rothwell will now be given to his late friend's sister.
Netherlands zoo's escaped eagle recaptured after more than a week
Loomans said the hole in the eagle's enclosure has been repaired.
Two Harlem Globetrotters break Ping-Pong ball bouncing record
The duo managed to bounce Ping-Pong balls into the five cups in only 2.18 seconds.
'Stunt Devil' cat reunited with family after highway overpass rescue
The cat was nicknamed Stunt Devil Bridges by San Antonio Animal Care Services.
Escaped horses lead police on 30-minute chase through Pennsylvania town
Gaffney contacted the suspected owner of the hoses.
Boy sleeps in tent for 3 years, raises $860,000 for hospice
Before my neighbor died of cancer, he gave me a tent and told me to 'have an adventure.
Cat entangled in feather boa rescued from subway tunnel
Police discovered the feline was entangled in a feather boa.
San Diego Zoo announces birth of endangered Amur leopard twins
Amur leopards are considered the world's most endangered species of big cat.
Manatee rescued from crab trap in Florida
The marine mammal was taken to the Jacksonville Zoo for observation and rehabilitation.
California high school students craft world's largest charcuterie board
The board was then cut into about 65 smaller sections to be distributed to project donors.
NC shelter seeking new home for dog and goat 'best friends'
Cinnamon is so attached to Felix that she will cry when the two animals are separated.
Elephant in the dining room: Startup makes mammoth meatball
The launch in an Amsterdam science museum came just days before April 1.
World's most premature triplets celebrate second birthday
The Hopkins sisters celebrated their second birthday on Feb. 14.
Relocated elk return to Utah golf course one week later
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources confirmed about 20 of the elk.
Bear plays with soccer ball, climbs on trampoline in New York yard
Cory-Watson said she knew she had to document the visit.
Greenland to stay in daylight saving time forever
Sparsely populated Greenland belongs to the North American continent.
Ohio truck driver wins $50,000 lottery prize in Kentucky
The prizes from the ticket totaled $50,000.
Colorado man becomes oldest to cross the Grand Canyon at 91
He prepared for his attempt by walking 5-8 miles a day for four months.
Alberta woman earns world record for donating blood
Michaluk said her sister talked her into her first donation.
Police divers discover 'body' reported in a canal was a mannequin
The York Regional Police Dive Unit was summoned to the scene.
Twice escaped bear at Missouri zoo moving to new home in Texas
Texas zoo will be a better fit for Ben.
Ancient Egypt excavation uncovers 2,000 mummified ram heads at Abydos
Abydos is one of Egypt's major though lesser visited archaeological sites.
New deep-sea worm named after Trinidad & Tobago scientist
The name is meant to honor Gobin for her discoveries and efforts to protect marine life.
Book thief in plot that duped famous authors avoids prison
But the manuscripts obtained from high-profile authors were never resold or leaked.
'Scream as loud as you can': five boys rescued from NYC tunnel
The five boys, aged 11 and 12, crawled into a storm drain on Staten Island.
Ring lost on Virginia Tech's campus unearthed more than 25 years later
Leschinskey said he and his friends scoured the area but were unable to locate the lost item.
Nebraska coffee chain bakes world's largest cake ball
Scooter's Coffee, based in Omaha, assembled the cake ball.
Storm frees six African birds from Oakland Zoo aviary
The tree tore open the mesh, allowing six birds to fly out of the enclosure.
Zebra wanders Seoul streets for three hours after escaping zoo
No injuries or property damage were reported from the zebra's time on the loose.
Nine-year-old boy breaks Rubik's cube speed record
The WCA said Yiheng's 3.9-second solve was the fourth fastest on record.
Carbon monoxide alert caused by owl trapped in chimney
The owl was not injured and was released at the scene.
'Not the most attractive': Underdog snail wins Mollusc of the Year
'Not the most attractive': Underdog snail wins Mollusc of the Year
Bone fragments held by Nazis get funeral in Berlin
Bone fragments held by Nazis get funeral in Berlin
New 'glass-like' orchid species discovered in Japan
It took researchers at Kobe varsity a decade to confirm that plant was a previously unknown species
Soccer player scores from 110 yards, possibly breaking world record
The current Guinness World Record for longest goal in a competitive soccer match is 105 yards.
Miniature horse leads police on 2-hour chase in Alabama
Police said they are now trying to find the animal's owner.
Man visits all 12 Disney parks around the world in 12 days
Firesheets did not disclose how much money he spent on his project.
Get sett for delays: Badgers burrow under Dutch train tracks
All trains were halted Tuesday afternoon on a busy line between the southern cities.
Snap! Venus fly trap fans ask South Carolina to honor plant
There are already five different plants including yellow jasmine, which is the official flower.
Missing porcupine Brain returns to zoo, Pinky still missing
State police in Saxony-Anhalt had called for the public to keep an eye out for the two porcupines.
Firefighters rescue dog from engine compartment of vehicle
The dog was not injured and was turned over to Cobb County Animal Services.
Virginia man wins $150,000 twice in the same Powerball drawing
Baker his winnings will go toward home improvement projects and boosting his savings.
Small dog on the tracks disrupts train service in London
Southeastern said the dog was "safe and well" and would be reunited with its owner.
Camera found after 13 years in Colorado river, photos recovered
Greiner said he opened the camera's memory card compartment and water rushed out.
Man catches popping popcorn for Guinness World Record
Rush credited his son for managing to hold the pan still.
Neighborhood flooded with mystery Uber Eats deliveries
The residents said the deliveries show up at all hours of the day and night.
Crocodile joins picnic, steals cooler box
Crocodiles, in particular, have a unique way of eating their food.
Snow piles up to top of chairlift at California ski resort
"We're going to be skiing late into the summer."
Cause of mass fish deaths in major Australian river
It follows previous large-scale fish deaths in the same area in 2018 and 2019.
Louisiana works out deal for family to keep pet nutria
Louisiana works out deal for family to keep pet nutria
Ren Xiaorong, China's newest AI-Powered news anchor
While certainly impressive at first sight, Ren Xiaorong is currently nowhere near as advanced.
Connecticut man has been walking barefoot for over 20 years
But simply shunning footwear for good isn’t as simple as it sounds.
This beast of a car is powered by a World War 2 plane engine
The story of The Beast goes back to 1966.
Wild Crane refuses to leave the side of man who saved its life
The majestic bird stuck by its benefactor, accompanying him everywhere.
82-year-old Virginia woman is the world's oldest female hockey player
Sinrod played for 10 years and then left the team for over a decade.
Family on vacation reels in great white shark in Florida
"What do you think?" one of the fishing enthusiasts said on the video taken of the catch.
New Mexico Game and Fish seeks 'professional bear huggers'
The department is taking applications for conservation officer trainees online through March 30.
Germany detains 42 in effort to prevent attacks on ATMs
Incidents in which thieves blow up ATMs and then make off with the cash.
African land snails found in luggage at Michigan airport
The man transporting the snails is a resident of Ghana and said they were to be eaten.
State says Louisiana family must give up beloved pet nutria
Move by state Wildlife and Fisheries officials, who say it's illegal to keep wild animal as a pet.
Dolphins pay surprise visit to paddle boaters off California coast
A dolphin emerges from the water right next to the boat.
Alligator forces its way through metal fence at Florida club
Dagg's video shows the alligator bending the bars as it pushes its body through the narrow opening.
Michigan zoo welcomes birth of critically endangered bongo calf
Eastern bongos can grow up to 4 feet tall at the shoulders.
Arkansas man finds 3.29-carat gem at Crater of Diamonds
Anderson dubbed his latest discovery "B.U.D."
Florida professor aims to spend 100 days in undersea habitat
Dituri said he is aiming to remain for 100 days and break the Guinness World Record.
Future NASA moonwalkers to sport sleeker spacesuits
The moonsuits will be white like they were during NASA’s Apollo program.
Man suing Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant chain after claiming 'boneless wings' are actually just chicken nuggets
Products are more akin, in composition, to a chicken nugget rather than a chicken wing.
Runner to complete London Marathon backwards in support of Ukrainians affected by war
This was five years after he crawled the marathon dressed.
Dinosaur had longest neck ever seen in an animal, scientists say
All sauropods were big but jaw-droppingly long necks didn't evolve just once.
High caffeine levels 'may help people stay slim' and cut risk of diabetes
"It's the plasma caffeine that's doing that
Beloved and debated, French bulldog becomes top US dog breed
Beloved and debated, French bulldog becomes top US dog breed
South African township boys spin bikes to stay out of trouble
Wearing denim shorts and a floppy purple hat, he pedalled fast towards a large metal can.
Free-diver plunges to record depth beneath frozen Swiss lake
40-year-old Czech diver's record vertical plunge to 52.1 meters in a single breath.
Part of mall roof in Duluth collapses under weight of snow
The building was evacuated and is closed.
Wearable waste: Sweaters made from oyster shells, plastic bottles
"They're shocked every single time," Lamagna told.
This little see-through fish gets its rainbow shimmer
The glass catfish is a small species native to rivers in Thailand.
Man has allegedly been eating only coconuts for the last 28 years
Coconut has minerals, like calcium, magnesium, sodium, and potassium.
Monte Kali – The world's largest artificial salt mountain
The origin of Monte Kali can be traced back to the year 1976.
Man uses table tennis balls, shaving cream for unusual world record
"Yes, this is a real record you can try at home," GWR tweeted.
At least five mystery goats seen wandering loose in San Francisco
Church suggested the goats may have escaped on their way to slaughter.
Pro skaters earn five titles at Guinness World Records event in London
The record-keeping organization invited five pro skaters to visit Hop Kingdom
Missing ball python rides across Virginia in U-Haul truck
Wildlife rescuer Richard Perry said the 3-foot snake was lethargic from the cold.
Vutomi the 3-legged elephant adapts, survives amid caring herd
Vutomi is a survivor and a truly remarkable display of the resilience.
Code compliance official finds alligator in North Carolina attic
The alligator was relocated by animal control officers.
Hand found in NYC woods belonged to woman buried in nearby cemetery
The hand was identified as belonging to a woman who died in 2011 at the age of 63.
Dwarf elephants? Giant rats? Strange island creatures at high risk
A rule in evolutionary biology describing how large-bodied species tend to downsize on islands.
'Cocaine cat' escaped owner, will now live at Cincinnati Zoo
The team ran a drug test in which they determined that Amiry had cocaine in his system.
Museum displaying letters sent to Spider-Man's Queens address
Many of the letters featured children asking Spider-Man for help.
Indian artist tattoos customers for 91 consecutive hours, breaks record
Rana's inking marathon was aimed at breaking the Guinness World Record.
Deer falls into geothermal pool at Utah resort
The sheriff's office said deputies arrived about 9am.
Lions climb trees, escape wet ground after floods
Seeking refuge in a tree away from the wet ground caused by the recent floods.
Owl stows away for two-week trip on Royal Caribbean cruise ship
The owl appeared to be in good health.
Tiger cub gets rescue dog playmate at Colorado sanctuary
Craig said Duke gets three play sessions a day with Valley and the other dogs.
Coming soon: Reese's Cups, chocolate bars made from plants
The chocolates are made with oats instead of milk, Hershey said.
Video captures dramatic moment SUV slams into Houston café
No one was injured in the Saturday crash, Houston police said.
'Superintendent's Revenge' turns golf course into obstacle course
Event at Mount Pleasant Golf Course saw golfers dealing with unusual fairway.
Woman declared dead turns up alive in Puerto Rico after 30 years
Mrs Kopta 'feared she was going to be institutionalised'
4,500-year-old chamber discovered inside Great Pyramid in Egypt
Egyptian antiquities officials said the discovery could lead to further findings.
Flamingos form friendship groups based on their personalities
Outgoing and aggressive tendencies make birds more likely to engage in a wider range of activities.
Message in a bottle floats from Nova Scotia to Bahamas beach
Gutterson said the bottle had traveled a distance of more than 185 miles.
Loose python found behind refrigerator in 29th floor New Jersey apartment
Rescuers said Banana will be put up for adoption if no owner is identified within 7 days.
$1 million winning lottery ticket spent the night in a bag of trash
The winner said her prize money will go toward buying a house and making investments.
9-year-old's hula hoop skills break three world records
Vinoth successfully set the records for most hops.
Florida man, 60, does 3,264 pushups in 1 hour to break world record
Stirling said he is now eyeing a second GWR title.
Loose caiman found wandering Philadelphia park
The group captured the reptile, which was later determined to be a caiman.
Two Britons dressed as ice cream break world record at Jersey Marathon
Falle, 32, secretly applied for the record as a surprise for Welsh, 30.
Swamp monkeys briefly escape enclosure at St. Louis Zoo
The Primate House was temporarily closed to the public during the escape.
Lioness tries hiding from elephant, gets sprayed
Eventually, the lioness decided it was best to retreat.
Bodi, the African tribe where men compete in a fattening contest
The men of the Bodi tribe are usually lean and muscular.
Suction cup Tug of War – A bald man's sport
The Covid-19 pandemic threw a wrench in all aspects of Japanese society.
North Carolina's bees produce purple honey
It actually tastes purple, with a subtle taste of grapes or berries.
World's deadliest mushroom used a clone army to conquer California
The death cap holds the Guinness Record for “world’s most toxic mushroom.”
The species of fish has neon blue flesh
The researchers were able to show that the probability of blue flesh was highest in females.
Kentucky man stops for breakfast, wins $50,000 lottery prize
Hill said the prize will allow him to improve his financial situation.
Overdue book returned to Massachusetts library after 56 years
A library representative told UPI the book was not in a condition to be circulated.
Seven-year-old baseball umpire seeks Guinness World Record
Lathan is scheduled to umpire for a double-header.
Firefighters hoist horse stranded in backyard swimming pool
The horse was found standing uninjured in the shallow end of the pool.
British bus driver stops to give loose sheep a lift
Patey pulled over and joined with other drivers attempting to capture the loose animal.
Suspected burglar inside New Brunswick home was a panicked deer
Colin O'Donnell posted a video to Facebook documenting the attempts to eject the trespasser.
Pet cat rescued after staying up tall tree overnight
The feline named Chujai had climbed up the tree at the resort in Trat province.
Colombia proposes shipping invasive hippos to India, Mexico
The plan is to focus on the hippos living in the rivers surrounding the Hacienda Napoles ranch.
Michigan chicken dubbed world's oldest by Guinness World Records
Darwin said Peanut almost didn't survive past her own hatching.
Alligator interrupts lacrosse practice at Florida high school
A track-and-field practice at the same school was interrupted by a visiting alligator in April 2021.
Thailand's Chalong Pakdeevijit named world's oldest TV director
Pakdeevijit is currently working on his next TV miniseries, titled Kan Song Pandin.
Minnesota officer removes jar from raccoon's head
The officer was eventually able to grab the raccoon and remove the jar.
National Park Service: 'Never push a slower friend down' in a bear encounter
Feeding another human to a bear is never the answer.
Olympian who dropped dog's meds on skin avoids doping ban
Nash’s encounter with anti-doping authorities still went on the books.
German ice cream parlour offers cricket-flavoured scoops
"Those who try it are very enthusiastic," Micolino said.
Polish basketball player breaks slam dunk world record
The record was successfully broken with a height of 10 feet and 5 inches.
Person hired to promote new 'Scream' movie prompts 911 calls
Scream VI, the latest film in the series, releases March 10.
Engineers break Guinness World Record with 289-foot paper airplane flight
The final design was put to the test in Crown Point, Ind.
Seal pup returned to water after crossing busy New Jersey road
The pup was returned to the water Tuesday afternoon.
Two dogs rescued after falling through ice on Colorado lake
The owner was able to get back to shore and call for help.
Olive oil in coffee? New Starbucks line a curiosity in Italy
“Anyway, I know where to get a regular cup of coffee,” Lunardi said.
Seen on safari: Crocodile swings from elephant's tail
Safari guide Emmanuel Sauti was able to capture this incredible sighting on camera.
NYC road sign is spelled 'Jakie' Robinson
Department of Transportation spokesperson Scott Gastel said the botched sign was replaced.
What time is it on moon? Europe pushing for lunar time zone
A joint international effort is now being launched towards achieving this.
Hate your signature? Try plastic surgery for autograph
A corner of TikTok, Instagram and other social media is dedicated to signature design.
Wisconsin woman breaks world record with 118,791 four-leaf clovers
The team counted Gerhardt's clovers
Quahog clam found off Florida coast believed to be 214 years old
Parker and researchers at the lab agreed to return the clam to the Gulf of Mexico.
960 people crochet at British arena to break world record
The record attempt featured crocheters from as far away as New York.
Man puts 2,470 cotton swabs in his beard for world record
Strasser previously made headlines in December 2022.
Snakes, lizards and desserts meet in Malaysia's first reptile café
Snakes, lizards and desserts meet in Malaysia's first reptile cafe
NYC thieves stealing Apple headphones off victims' heads
The thieves remain at large, and no arrests have been made.
50-year-old message in a bottle found in Pennsylvania park
Fresetta picked up the bottle and noticed there was paper inside with writing on it.
DNA test ordered to determine whether stray puppy is a dog or coyote
Sutherland said Toast will be made available for adoption if she turns out to be a domestic canine.
Moose takes up residence outside Utah ranger office's front door
The post advised potential visitors to call ahead before approaching the office.
Entangled raccoon rescued from backyard hammock in Massachusetts
The raccoon was released back into the wild.
Mexican president posts photo of what he claims is an elf
The nighttime photo shows a tree with a branch forming what looks like a halo of hair.
Iowa State University gets 169 confiscated baby tarantulas
Tarantulas are among many animals trafficked in the illegal pet trading industry.
Alive fish rain in Australian desert
As per weather experts, such incidents could be a result of impending storm.
Alligator pulled from NYC lake had swallowed bathtub stopper
the alligator was pulled from the lake and taken to Animal Care Centers of New York City.
St. Louis Zoo bear has second brief escape from enclosure
The bear was outside for less than an hour and was found only about 100 feet away from his habitat
Puss in boots: fancy dress felines on the Bangladesh catwalk
Puss in boots: fancy dress felines on the Bangladesh catwalk
Tattooed Mexican cat seeks new home after life behind bars
Tattooed Mexican cat seeks new home after life behind bars
California man earns world record for 2,995 consecutive Disneyland visits
He started getting media attention after his 60th consecutive visit to the park.
Woman runs 100 miles in under 13 hours, breaks her own record
She broke her own record by more than a minute.
Birders ask fans of Flaco, the Central Park owl, to be respectful
Karim said he had to remind other visitors to follow proper birding etiquette.
Letter from 1916 arrives at London man's home
Mennel wrote in the letter that her family was vacationing in Bath, England.
Alligator captured in New York park, possibly 'cold shocked'
New York's Urban Park rangers respond to about 500 animal health reports a year.
Russian pranksters call Merkel posing as Ukraine's ex-leader
Russian pranksters call Merkel posing as Ukraine’s ex-leader
3-year-old kid is already an amazing supercar driver
“If I do this to my son, the state will take him away from me.”
Flaco, the owl who escaped from the Central Park Zoo, will be allowed his freedom
Flaco has been on the lam since he escaped Feb. 2.
Swan hitches a ride atop city bus in England
Reading Buses tweeted a photo showing the swan riding on one of the operator's buses.
Plane spends 16 hours in the air, ends up back at same New Zealand airport
Terminal 1 remained closed Friday while crews repaired the issues caused by the electrical fire.
Deer crashes into two classrooms at Tennessee high school
School officials said both classrooms were empty at the time.
Loggerhead sea turtle released after rehabbing in Florida
Loggerhead sea turtle released after rehabbing in Florida
Tiger cub rescued in New Mexico finds new home in Colorado
Tiger cub rescued in New Mexico finds new home in Colorado
Tree-trimmer rescues cat stuck in tree for two days
Myall enlisted the help of Airedale Tree Surgeons.
Loud boom in Texas county believed to be from a meteorite strike
There were no reports of injuries or property damage.
Tapir wanders through Malaysian city, falls into storm drain
The tapir was treated for some minor injuries before being released back into the wild.
Record-breaking Scottish theater group staging 24-hour concert
The concert is free for attendees, but donations are encouraged both in-person and online.
