Texas considers wood quarantines after invasive pest found in 3 new counties
The destructive and invasive emerald ash borer beetle has just been detected in three new Texas counties, prompting state officials to consider wood-movement quarantines to protect native ash trees.
The destructive and invasive emerald ash borer beetle has just been detected in three new Texas counties, prompting state officials to consider wood-movement quarantines to protect native ash trees.
Shark attack surge: 3 dead in Australia in under a month
A deadly shark attack off the Australian coast on Saturday was the third one within the past month, according to police.
A deadly shark attack off the Australian coast on Saturday was the third one within the past month, according to police.
Flesh-eating screwworm in Texas: Gov. Abbott signs statewide disaster declaration
Governor Greg Abbott and state health officials say they are moving swiftly to address the first case of flesh-eating screwworm found in the U.S. in Texas.
Governor Greg Abbott and state health officials say they are moving swiftly to address the first case of flesh-eating screwworm found in the U.S. in Texas.
Emu causes traffic back-up, hours-long pursuit on Maryland highway
An escaped emu led Maryland state troopers on a three-hour chase, dodged multiple capture attempts, survived being struck by a vehicle and kept running.
An escaped emu led Maryland state troopers on a three-hour chase, dodged multiple capture attempts, survived being struck by a vehicle and kept running.
Tick bite ER visits hit highest seasonal level in years as doctors warn of disease surge
Tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels since 2017 across most U.S. regions, raising concerns about increased Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
Tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels since 2017 across most U.S. regions, raising concerns about increased Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
Watch: RFK Jr. wrangles snakes on Dr. Oz's patio
Video showed Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wrangling a pair of black North American racer snakes at Dr. Mehemet Oz's home on Tuesday.
Video showed Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wrangling a pair of black North American racer snakes at Dr. Mehemet Oz's home on Tuesday.
Volunteer wildlife rehabilitators say proposed Texas changes could mean fewer lives saved
Volunteer wildlife rehabilitators say proposed changes the state wants to make could mean fewer lives saved.
Volunteer wildlife rehabilitators say proposed changes the state wants to make could mean fewer lives saved.
Rescuers save duck found with arrow lodged in bill: ‘It’s cruel'
A duck in Massachusetts is recovering after rescuers removed an arrow lodged through its bill.
A duck in Massachusetts is recovering after rescuers removed an arrow lodged through its bill.
Texas may require hunters to report mountain lion kills under new rule
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is proposing a mandatory reporting rule for mountain lion harvests to help monitor and manage the state's unknown population, and they are seeking public comment before a final vote on May 28.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is proposing a mandatory reporting rule for mountain lion harvests to help monitor and manage the state's unknown population, and they are seeking public comment before a final vote on May 28.
Kangaroo reunited with owner after getting loose near San Antonio
The Elmendorf Police Department says a kangaroo has been reunited with its owner after getting loose near San Antonio.
The Elmendorf Police Department says a kangaroo has been reunited with its owner after getting loose near San Antonio.
Man dies after 13-foot great white shark attack near island resort
A 38-year-old man died Saturday after he was attacked by a shark off Australia’s western coast, authorities said.
A 38-year-old man died Saturday after he was attacked by a shark off Australia’s western coast, authorities said.
Florida alligator caught on video eating smaller gator at Gatorland
Nature’s brutal side was on full display at Gatorland in Orlando when startled visitors witnessed an alligator turn a smaller peer into a midday snack a couple of months ago.
Nature’s brutal side was on full display at Gatorland in Orlando when startled visitors witnessed an alligator turn a smaller peer into a midday snack a couple of months ago.
US Forest Service adds new fee-free day for National Trails Day
The U.S. Forest Service wants everyone to hit the trails and it’s offering them another chance to do so for free. The agency added National Trails Day to the list of fee-free days at its national forests and grasslands.
The U.S. Forest Service wants everyone to hit the trails and it’s offering them another chance to do so for free. The agency added National Trails Day to the list of fee-free days at its national forests and grasslands.
Trump's push to expand hunting on federal lands raises concerns
The Trump administration is moving to expand hunting access across national parks, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas by directing federal land managers to roll back restrictions deemed unnecessary.
The Trump administration is moving to expand hunting access across national parks, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas by directing federal land managers to roll back restrictions deemed unnecessary.
Watch: Child attacked by rabid beaver while fishing at New Jersey lake
Video captured over the weekend showed a boy getting attacked by a rabid beaver while he was out fishing at a New Jersey lake.
Video captured over the weekend showed a boy getting attacked by a rabid beaver while he was out fishing at a New Jersey lake.
Bear attack at Yellowstone injures 2 hikers
Two hikers were injured in a bear attack at Yellowstone National Park this week, and the park is investigating if more than one bear was involved.
Two hikers were injured in a bear attack at Yellowstone National Park this week, and the park is investigating if more than one bear was involved.
Officer retrieves crocodile believed to have eaten missing man
A South African officer was hoisted from a helicopter as he retrieved a crocodile suspected of having eaten a missing man.
A South African officer was hoisted from a helicopter as he retrieved a crocodile suspected of having eaten a missing man.
Swatting hoaxes trigger zoo evacuations nationwide
A wave of hoax “swatting” calls reporting bomb threats and active shooters has forced evacuations and temporary closures at multiple zoos across the country.
A wave of hoax “swatting” calls reporting bomb threats and active shooters has forced evacuations and temporary closures at multiple zoos across the country.
Watch: ‘Monster’ bull shark attacks Florida fisherman's kayak
A peaceful day kayaking in Florida turned into a close encounter with a massive bull shark. The shocking moment was caught on camera.
A peaceful day kayaking in Florida turned into a close encounter with a massive bull shark. The shocking moment was caught on camera.
No wolves have been released in Texas, state wildlife department promises
After rumors circulated around the state about Mexican gray wolves being released in Texas, the parks and wildlife department is setting the record straight on the matter.
After rumors circulated around the state about Mexican gray wolves being released in Texas, the parks and wildlife department is setting the record straight on the matter.