844-pound alligator named 'Snaggletooth' killed after years-long hunt
A hunter captured a massive alligator in South Carolina ending a persistent four-year pursuit of the reptile.
A hunter captured a massive alligator in South Carolina ending a persistent four-year pursuit of the reptile.
Scientists discover 57 new marine species lurking in the depths of the South Atlantic
A group of scientists in Argentina discovered dozens of new species in the South Atlantic Ocean, shedding new light on one of the world’s most biologically dynamic regions.
A group of scientists in Argentina discovered dozens of new species in the South Atlantic Ocean, shedding new light on one of the world’s most biologically dynamic regions.
What are these mushrooms appearing on your lawn?
Little white mushrooms appear every year on lawns across the country. They may look harmless, but you should think twice before touching them.
Little white mushrooms appear every year on lawns across the country. They may look harmless, but you should think twice before touching them.
Decapitate, gut, or throw away: Missouri’s new warning for an invasive species
Cut off their heads, remove their internal organs, or put them in a plastic bag and throw them out. Those are the three suggestions Missouri wildlife officials have for anglers who catch northern snakehead fish from one of the state’s rivers or streams, and there’s a reason why they are being so specific.
Cut off their heads, remove their internal organs, or put them in a plastic bag and throw them out. Those are the three suggestions Missouri wildlife officials have for anglers who catch northern snakehead fish from one of the state’s rivers or streams, and there’s a reason why they are being so specific.
Watch: Yacht sinks after hitting pod of whales, crew rescued hours later
Four people were rescued after their yacht hit a pod of whales and then sank in the Pacific Ocean over the weekend.
Four people were rescued after their yacht hit a pod of whales and then sank in the Pacific Ocean over the weekend.
Meet the bears competing to be the 2026 Fat Bear Week champion in Alaska national park
Fat Bear Week is back at Katmai National Park in Alaska and this year, the competition is fiercer than ever.
Fat Bear Week is back at Katmai National Park in Alaska and this year, the competition is fiercer than ever.
These US beaches are home to some of America's most venomous snakes
Beachgoers may be watching for rip currents, rough surf or even sharks, but snakes aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when heading to the beach.
Beachgoers may be watching for rip currents, rough surf or even sharks, but snakes aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when heading to the beach.
New tiny wild cat species discovered in Bolivia’s cloud forests
Researchers have identified Leopardus tilcayo, a previously unknown species of tiny wild cat, in Bolivia’s cloud forests, marking the first formal description of a new living cat species in more than a century.
Researchers have identified Leopardus tilcayo, a previously unknown species of tiny wild cat, in Bolivia’s cloud forests, marking the first formal description of a new living cat species in more than a century.
Black bears attack 2 women in Colorado just days apart, bringing yearly total to 10 as encounters surge
Bear attacks are at an all-time high in Colorado as bears continue to seek food in residential areas across the state.
Bear attacks are at an all-time high in Colorado as bears continue to seek food in residential areas across the state.
Tahoe bear deaths: Mama bear tried to get her dead cub up, drag it off the road, witnesses say
Six bears have died on Tahoe roads in the last two weeks, a local non-profit said. In one case, a mama bear was seen trying to get her dead cub up and drag her baby off the road, witnesses recalled.
Six bears have died on Tahoe roads in the last two weeks, a local non-profit said. In one case, a mama bear was seen trying to get her dead cub up and drag her baby off the road, witnesses recalled.
Watch: Mystery animal attacks man in New Hampshire parking lot
A mystery animal attacked a man in a Lebanon, New Hampshire, parking lot, surveillance video released by police shows.
A mystery animal attacked a man in a Lebanon, New Hampshire, parking lot, surveillance video released by police shows.
Peekachu, rescued beluga whale at Shedd Aquarium, dies suddenly
Peekachu, one of eight beluga whales recently rescued from a closed Canadian marine park and brought to Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, died suddenly Tuesday evening.
Peekachu, one of eight beluga whales recently rescued from a closed Canadian marine park and brought to Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, died suddenly Tuesday evening.
Invasive bug that can kill Texas trees spreads deeper into state
An invasive bug that can destroy certain types of trees in Texas has spread to new parts of the state.
An invasive bug that can destroy certain types of trees in Texas has spread to new parts of the state.
Man busted after customs uncovers bizarre cargo hidden inside 22 pairs of socks
A man was arrested at a Tokyo airport after authorities discovered about 200 lizards stuffed inside 22 pairs of socks in his suitcase, according to reports.
A man was arrested at a Tokyo airport after authorities discovered about 200 lizards stuffed inside 22 pairs of socks in his suitcase, according to reports.
Great white shark pulls lifeguard underwater at popular family beach destination on the East Coast
A lifeguard is recovering after a great white shark pulled him underwater near a popular family beach destination in Maine over the weekend, local officials said.
A lifeguard is recovering after a great white shark pulled him underwater near a popular family beach destination in Maine over the weekend, local officials said.
Large alligator with ‘old bullet hole’ found lounging in Texas pool
A large alligator who had clearly been through it was recently found lounging in the backyard pool of a South Texas home.
A large alligator who had clearly been through it was recently found lounging in the backyard pool of a South Texas home.
Massive great hammerhead shark found dead on North Carolina beach
A 14-foot great hammerhead shark washed ashore on the north end of Carolina Beach, North Carolina, on Sunday.
A 14-foot great hammerhead shark washed ashore on the north end of Carolina Beach, North Carolina, on Sunday.
Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeff Bezos commit $200 million to save endangered species
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos are joining forces in an effort to help save some of the world's rarest animals.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos are joining forces in an effort to help save some of the world's rarest animals.
Watch: Bison chases child at Yellowstone National Park during terrifying close encounter
A Bison at Yellowstone National Park suddenly chased a child during a close encounter caught on camera.
A Bison at Yellowstone National Park suddenly chased a child during a close encounter caught on camera.
New Texas hunting and fishing license rules require valid ID for purchases
Under new Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) rules that took effect Monday, Texans and other customers ages 17+ must now show valid identification to purchase a recreational hunting or fishing license.
Under new Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) rules that took effect Monday, Texans and other customers ages 17+ must now show valid identification to purchase a recreational hunting or fishing license.