- Young elephant seal appears in South African town; rescuers return it to sea
- American runner Yared Nuguse breaks indoor mile record, wins Olympic medal
- Loose kangaroo causes concern in Colorado city
- Real ID requirement begins for U.S. domestic air travel
- Florida approves first black bear hunt proposal in a decade
- Delta flight returns to Atlanta after smoke fills cabin
- New seal rescue center in Netherlands opens near Wadden Sea
- USDA withdraws proposed salmonella rule for poultry producers
- Vultures provide critical ecological services despite negative image
- Zoos focus on geriatric care for aging animals