Texas parks department warns not to touch baby animals as 'fawning season' approaches
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is reminding residents that baby animals, while cute, are best left alone. In fact, state law prevents human meddling.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is reminding residents that baby animals, while cute, are best left alone. In fact, state law prevents human meddling.
Offspring of Pablo Escobar's 'cocaine hippos' slated to die may get second chance in India
The Colombian government previously approved a plan that would allow the culling of approximately half of the estimated 170 hippopotami roaming freely through the South American nation.
The Colombian government previously approved a plan that would allow the culling of approximately half of the estimated 170 hippopotami roaming freely through the South American nation.
Texas Hill Country state park's near-doubling will add 'rare plant community'
A Texas state park located between Austin and San Antonio is nearly doubling in size, the state parks department has announced. The addition will add almost 200 acres of land, including an area of rare native plant life.
A Texas state park located between Austin and San Antonio is nearly doubling in size, the state parks department has announced. The addition will add almost 200 acres of land, including an area of rare native plant life.
California millionaire trampled to death by elephants while on African hunting expedition
The 75-year-old and his guide stumbled into female elephants with a calf in the Lope-Okanda rainforest.
The 75-year-old and his guide stumbled into female elephants with a calf in the Lope-Okanda rainforest.
Roadkill found in freezer at Chinese restaurant, police say
Police in Pineville, Louisiana, are investigating a local restaurant after officers found a deer believed to be roadkill stored in a freezer with food.
Police in Pineville, Louisiana, are investigating a local restaurant after officers found a deer believed to be roadkill stored in a freezer with food.
Runaway kangaroo spotted on Texas highway
A coffee truck owner stranded on a highway in North Texas got quite the surprise while waiting for a tow truck.
A coffee truck owner stranded on a highway in North Texas got quite the surprise while waiting for a tow truck.
Sloth World: Warehouse lacked proper permits for animals; 'stop work' order issued by county
The warehouse on International Drive where 31 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando reportedly died was not permitted to have animals or wildlife of any kind, FOX 35 has learned.
The warehouse on International Drive where 31 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando reportedly died was not permitted to have animals or wildlife of any kind, FOX 35 has learned.
NOAA finally identifies ‘golden orb’; here’s what it is
The mystery of the "golden orb," an unidentified object that captured widespread public interest when it was collected during a NOAA expedition, has finally been solved.
The mystery of the "golden orb," an unidentified object that captured widespread public interest when it was collected during a NOAA expedition, has finally been solved.
Maine lobsterman found dead after boat discovered adrift overnight
A 63-year-old Maine lobsterman was found dead after his boat was discovered running unattended overnight, sparking a search in coastal waters.
A 63-year-old Maine lobsterman was found dead after his boat was discovered running unattended overnight, sparking a search in coastal waters.
Invasive jumping worms are spreading in the US, and they can't be eradicated
An invasive “crazy worm" is spreading, and it can wreak havoc on your garden.
An invasive “crazy worm" is spreading, and it can wreak havoc on your garden.
Osprey attempts to steal fish from bald eagle
A man captured rare footage of an osprey attempting to scavenge a fish from a bald eagle on a lake in British Columbia.
A man captured rare footage of an osprey attempting to scavenge a fish from a bald eagle on a lake in British Columbia.
Catfish being stocked at 'Neighborhood Fishin' lakes around Houston
Get ready to reel in some good 'ole catfish! Texas Parks and Wildlife shared they will be stocking their Neighborhood Fishing lakes on Friday with catfish.
Get ready to reel in some good 'ole catfish! Texas Parks and Wildlife shared they will be stocking their Neighborhood Fishing lakes on Friday with catfish.
TPWD awards $3M for gulf coast shoreline protection and habitat restoration
The Texas General Land Office has awarded over $3 million to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to fund critical shoreline protection, habitat restoration, and land acquisition projects along the Texas Gulf Coast.
The Texas General Land Office has awarded over $3 million to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to fund critical shoreline protection, habitat restoration, and land acquisition projects along the Texas Gulf Coast.
'Rare' albino bluebonnets spotted again in Burnet County state park
Albino bluebonnets have been spotted in Burnet County!
Albino bluebonnets have been spotted in Burnet County!
Big Bear's Jackie and Shadow welcome two eaglets
Two eagle eggs in Jackie and Shadow’s nest have hatched.
Two eagle eggs in Jackie and Shadow’s nest have hatched.
Houston man sets state record with 884-pound Blue Fin Tuna catch
Houston man David L. Essingler has officially set the state record for his catch of a Blue Fin Tuna nearly a year ago.
Houston man David L. Essingler has officially set the state record for his catch of a Blue Fin Tuna nearly a year ago.
Texas launches first all-digital state wildlife action plan in the nation
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s new digital action plan provides a real-time roadmap for conservation and secures $3 million in annual federal funding for rare species.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s new digital action plan provides a real-time roadmap for conservation and secures $3 million in annual federal funding for rare species.
Rescued humpback whale stranded again in Germany’s Baltic Sea
A humpback whale that was freed after days trapped in shallow waters at a Baltic Sea resort in Germany has become stranded again.
A humpback whale that was freed after days trapped in shallow waters at a Baltic Sea resort in Germany has become stranded again.
Video: Florida cat's face-to-face encounter with gator lurking outside home
A Florida homeowner captured a tense and unusual moment when his house cat came face-to-face with a young alligator just outside his home.
A Florida homeowner captured a tense and unusual moment when his house cat came face-to-face with a young alligator just outside his home.
Spiders the size of a human hand are spreading throughout the US
The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.
The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.