Rabid bobcat attacks 3 Connecticut camp counselors

One of the kids' camp counselors was sleeping in a hammock at the time of the attack, which ended when several adults reportedly killed the rabid animal.

Maine woman, 64, punches bear in nose after it chased her dog

The woman was bitten when she stepped in between her dog and the black bear, which had been chasing her pet – and punched the bear in the nose.

Sea turtle rescued from under ramp
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Brevard County, Florida is home to one of the busiest sea turtle beaches in the state and just last year alone there were 50,000 nests. Most of the time the mamas lay their eggs and go right back into the ocean, but other times they run into an issue. FOX's Amy Kaufeldt shows how one man jumped into action to save a mother sea turtle.

Houston Zoo shows how animals are keeping cool in the heat

The Houston Zoo has been working to keep the animals cool and safe amid the 21-day stretch of above-average temperatures and sweltering Texas heat.

Robot fish helping save the oceans
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It's a fish unlike any you've probably seen before. FOX's Gary Baumgarten has how this 'robot' could help save oceans and the organisms that call them home.

Marvel at never-before-seen octopus nursery found off coast of Costa Rica

An international team of scientists recently explored previously unseen seamounts off of Costa Rica. What they found on their expedition was a new active octopus nursery and witnessed babies hatching.

Bees with new defenses can fight parasites
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We know honeybees play a big role in helping grow the food we eat, but for years they have struggled with a nearly invisible enemy: microscopic parasites that kill off nearly half of U.S. bee colonies every year. Now, new research could help bees defend themselves. FOX's Stephen Goin has more on how this affects everyone.

Critically endangered turtle hatchlings found, captured on video

According to researchers, this is the first official record of Burmese peacock softshell turtle hatchlings in the wild.

Watch: Dingo bites sunbathing tourist on Australian beach

Wild video shows the moment a dingo moved in on a group of beachgoers and bit a French tourist's backside.

Biden administration moves to restore endangered species protections dropped by Trump

The Biden administration has proposed new rules for protecting imperiled plants and animals as officials move to reverse changes under former President Donald Trump that weakened application of the Endangered Species Act.

El Nino blamed for recent bird deaths along Mexico's Pacific coast

Many seabirds in this region died recently, with more than 90% of the affected birds being grey-backed shearwaters, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Mexico.

West Nile virus cases, positive samples detected across the country

In Iowa, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday that the first case of West Nile virus infection was reported this year in an older adult — age 61-80 years — from Plymouth County.

Black bear seen walking across tennis court near Florida resort

This bear sighting came just one day after a second black bear was seen frolicking in the ocean alongside beachgoers.

Umbrella-wielding Georgia woman fights off vulture who broke into home

A newly engaged Georgia couple thought they were spending a peaceful weekend at home without the kids. But an intruder quickly changed those plans.