Galapagos tortoises at Philly zoo become first-time parents at nearly 100
A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents.
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A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents.
Colossal Biosciences says it's made a breakthrough toward the de-extinction of the thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger.
Jacob has been dubbed "Africa's most resilient lion" as he continues to survive the unthinkable: "Really is a cat with nine lives."
There's an adorable new face at an Ohio zoo, a baby western lowland gorilla.
Videos show how African elephants may be the first nonhuman species to use vocal name-like identifiers for each other, suggesting "the capacity for some degree of symbolic thought," researchers said.
The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium's new mascot has a name.
A disappearing lizard population in the mountains of Arizona shows how climate change is fast-tracking the rate of extinction.
Scientists are using a range of tools to protect the endangered wildlife that could disappear in coming decades.
Sea turtle meat is considered a delicacy in Zanzibar even though it periodically results in deaths from chelonitoxism, a type of food poisoning.
Police in England would like to speak with anyone who's missing some giant tortoises, or "knows of anyone who normally has a large number of tortoises but has fewer now."
The twin female panda babies born at EVERLAND and their mother, "are in good health," the park tells CBS News.
A litter of six red wolf pups, a highly endangered species of which there are only about two dozen in the wild, was born at the Great Plains Zoo in South Dakota on Thursday.
The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is announcing two more adorable additions.
The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium welcomed a new, adorable addition on Valentine's Day.
The entanglement has left the young whale with "numerous wounds across her body and whale lice on her head," NOAA said.
A white rhinoceros was born at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, an important milestone for the near-threatened species.
The National Aviary jumped into action when one of their birds, an endangered species, became ill recently and was found to be in kidney failure.
An endangered gray wolf that wandered more than 8,700 miles after leaving her pack in Oregon has died in Northern California.
Two endangered giraffes at an Ohio safari park are now the proud parents of an adorable calf -- just the 18th to be born in a conservation center.
The National Aviary introduced their Grey Crowned Crane chick, born on July 27, to the public on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019. The species of crane is endangered.
The National Aviary is introducing their newest, fluffiest baby to the public today.
Wildlife conservationists in Alabama are expressing outrage after the body of an endangered type of sea turtle washed ashore with a beach chair wrapped around its neck.
The last herd of southern mountain caribou -- known as gray ghosts -- has reportedly dwindled down to the point where wildlife experts are calling them "functionally extinct"
The state Senate is advancing legislation to make the Eastern hellbender the official amphibian of Pennsylvania, as researchers say its population is shrinking because of pollution.
The Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium has teamed with several other zoos around the country in an effort to save one of the most endangered species on the planet.
A waitress at DaVinci's Restaurant in West Virginia received a $2,000 tip over the weekend.
Montour School District is rolling out new technology designed to give everyone peace of mind when the kids hop on the school bus.
A former intern claims Vereb Funeral Home treated pets like trash.
They've won election after election, becoming the dominant force in local politics. But this is their toughest challenge yet.
The lead pipes affect just under 100 residential properties.
A waitress at DaVinci's Restaurant in West Virginia received a $2,000 tip over the weekend.
Montour School District is rolling out new technology designed to give everyone peace of mind when the kids hop on the school bus.
A former intern claims Vereb Funeral Home treated pets like trash.
They've won election after election, becoming the dominant force in local politics. But this is their toughest challenge yet.
The lead pipes affect just under 100 residential properties.
They've won election after election, becoming the dominant force in local politics. But this is their toughest challenge yet.
The Trump administration has reinstated the legal status of a Carnegie Mellon University student from China who lost it weeks ago.
The Trump admin ordered public schools, universities and private employers to get rid of DEI programs or lose federal funding.
Pittsburgh's mayoral race is being fueled by dark money — unlimited amounts of cash spent by PACs on TV attack ads and mailers.
Affordable housing has been one of the issues central to the Democratic primary race for mayor of Pittsburgh.
A former intern claims Vereb Funeral Home treated pets like trash.
A house unlike any other you've likely seen is for sale in Pine Township.
The Trump administration's tariffs mean items shipped from China will soon cost consumers much more, experts say.
A recent survey shows summer 2025 is shaping up to be the season of exploration.
When a local company owner heard what happened, he said he wanted to make it right.
Boaz was hanging out at the Shadyside Nursery today to chat about what they have this season in their second year of business.
Melanie from 100.7 STAR joined us for a new edition of Pop Talk Live!
Daisy went to the Buffalo Bill house from "The Silence of the Lambs" to learn about an upcoming yoga retreat.
Shari stuck around to show us how to put together a starting gate table runner centerpiece for a DIY Kentucky Derby party.
Shari Zatman joined us to share some of the fabulous DIY decor for a Kentucky Derby party.
A former intern claims Vereb Funeral Home treated pets like trash.
Questions are being raised about an aging emergency vehicle fleet in Pittsburgh.
When a local company owner heard what happened, he said he wanted to make it right.
Some Jeannette residents say raw sewage has been flooding down their street for at least a week.
A mom says she's now forced to take on the role of caregiver for her 23-year-old son.
Martinelli's juice bottles were recalled in 28 states because they could contain a toxic substance created by fungi.
This weekend, you'll have the chance to dispose of your expired and unused drugs in a safe manner.
An animal tranquilizer is the new drug on the street in Pittsburgh.
As we approach the end of April, we're shining a spotlight on Cesarean Awareness Month. We were joined by local author Ruth Fleury, who wrote "Strength in Every Scar: A Mother's C-Section Recovery."
This Wellness Wednesday, we are addressing an issue that's affecting so many Americans: fentanyl. Dr. Natalie Gentile and Dr. Liz Zona joined us for this important conversation.
Watts is expected to medically retire from football because of the injury.
Mike Sullivan and the Pittsburgh Penguins have agreed to part ways, the team announced on Monday morning, ending his tenure as the Penguins' coach after nine seasons.
Andy Pages hit a home run, drove in a career-high four runs and tied a career best with four hits as the Los Angeles Dodgers rebounded from an early deficit to earn a 9-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.
A 21-year-old son of an NFL assistant coach has taken responsibility for prank-calling former University of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders during the NFL Draft late last week.
A quarterback was among the picks the Steelers made during the final day of the NFL draft.
Norfolk Southern's first quarter profits got another boost from insurance payments related to its disastrous 2023 derailment in eastern Ohio.
A house unlike any other you've likely seen is for sale in Pine Township.
Mercer County is thinking outside the box to grow its population and economy.
The Pittsburgh host committee has people in Green Bay looking at what goes into the NFL Draft.
The new location in Regent Square will be opening on May 2.
First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will also be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
The Heinz History Center is unlocking its vault to reveal several rarely and never-before-seen objects.
The 2025 AMA nominations were released on Wednesday, with Kendrick Lamar leading with 10. The awards show will air on May 26.
Rock icon Bryan Adams has announced new North American dates for his ongoing "Roll With The Punches" 2025 tour.
The Steelers are among the four teams as part of a first-of-a-kind collaboration between the NFL and Hasbro toys.
As the school year winds down, the Montour School District is rolling out new technology designed to give everyone peace of mind when the kids hop on the school bus. KDKA-TV's Jessica Riley reports.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
They've won election after election, becoming the dominant force in local politics. But this is their toughest challenge yet.
A funeral home director with offices in Pittsburgh and Natrona Heights is accused of defrauding thousands of pet owners over years, taking their money to give their pets dignified burials and cremations and instead of dumping their bodies and giving them other ashes. KDKA-TV's Meghan Schiller reports.
The cities of Arnold and New Kensington will remove the final lead pipes across the two municipalities. KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose reports.
The KDKA kids took over Pittsburgh Today Live and Talk Pittsburgh on Take Your Child to Work Day!
The crash happened early Friday morning along Park Way.
The annual Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show kicked off on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. As is tradition, Pittsburgh Today Live kicked off the show with a live episode!
A school bus slammed into a tree in Butler County on Thursday morning, sending the driver and two students to the hospital.
KDKA-TV is sad to report that retired host and weather forecaster Jon Burnett died of complications from suspected CTE. He leaves behind an incredible legacy.
