2 Bellevue coyotes killed by state after nipping children State wildlife officials say Bellevue's Factoria neighborhood is safe once again after some close calls with coyotes. Casey Martin
A U.S. influencer outrages Australians by snatching a baby wombat from its mom Outdoor enthusiast Sam Jones left Australia after posting a video of herself separating a baby wombat from its mom on a dark road. Australians are cheering her departure and worrying about the animal. Rachel Treisman
Does the narwhal's famous tusk help it catch fish? Intriguing video of narwhals using their tusks to mess with fish has scientists speculating about what this behavior might mean. Nell Greenfieldboyce
As spring nears, lambing season is upon us It's the time of year when new lambs are born, and for some shepherds, the process raises difficult questions.
This rare Malayan tapir in Tacoma is raising a social media star Ume, a rare Malayan tapir, just turned one month old at Tacoma’s Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium. With her giant eyes and bright spots, Ume has blown up online as a social media star. Casey Martin
Butterfly numbers have fallen by nearly a quarter since 2000 Butterflies of all kinds of species, in all parts of the country, have declined by one to two percent since 2000. Jonathan Lambert
Chappy the baby seal has died, weeks after being rescued in a Connecticut city The aquarium helping Chappy — a nod to the New Haven, Conn., neighborhood where he was rescued last month — said he died of gastrointestinal issues and "was surrounded by love until the very end." Rachel Treisman
Killer whales amaze Seattle onlookers with a rarely seen bird hunt A pod of orcas swam close to shore and amazed onlookers in Seattle by treating the whale watchers to the rare sight of the apex predators hunting a bird. Associated Press
Raccoon ate my homework: Kansas man wants the state to legalize raccoons as pets One suburban Kansas resident is pressing state lawmakers to legalize raccoons as pets. He says they're smarter and friendlier than people give them credit for. Rose Conlon
Why did the baby seal cross the road? It's not a riddle for this Connecticut city A baby seal was rescued from the streets of downtown New Haven, lethargic and underweight. He is now recovering at a nearby aquarium, which hopes to eventually release him back into the ocean. Rachel Treisman
