Lyme disease-carrying ticks found near beaches at equal rates as wooded areas, study says
A study found that Lyme disease-carrying ticks in Northern California, more commonly associated with wooded habitats, were just as abundant in coastal areas.
Invasive jumping worms that 'thrash wildly' when handled reported in several US states
Jumping worms are native to East Asia, but they have been sold in the U.S. as fishing bait and are now deemed highly invasive, expert say.
Manta ray photobombs Florida surfer in viral photo
“One in a million chances of catching this photo!” said one viewer.
Internet buzzes over viral video from Austin-area beekeeper
Erika Thompson of Texas Beeworks is drawing quite the buzz online with a viral video of her removing bees from a property.
Endangered songbirds are losing their chance to learn mating calls, putting species at risk
Male songbirds usually learn their tunes from adult mentors. But when aspiring crooners lack proper role models, they hit all the wrong notes — and have less success attracting mates.
Climbers capture dangerously close video of active Klyuchevskoy volcano spewing steam, ash
Video shows dangerously close footage of the very active Klyuchevskoy volcano in Siberia.
‘Astronomically rare’ snake with 3 'emoji' smiley faces sells for $6,000
Justin Kobylka, a snake breeder in Georgia, sold a rare ball python for $6,000 after the reptile ended up with the shape of three smiley faces on its body.
Nearly 4 million fish killed by winter storm along Texas coast
During the historic winter storm, at least 3.8 million fish were killed along the Texas coast. The fish kill consisted of at least 61 species.
Turkey storms into and destroys dentist's office
The large bird reportedly caused significant damage to the dentist's waiting room
Wolf tracked near Yosemite for 1st time in 100 years
Gray wolves were eradicated in California early in the last century because of their perceived threat to livestock. Their reappearance in the state has riled ranchers, who say wolves have preyed on their livestock on public or private land.
‘Frozen’ alligators spotted sticking noses through ice to survive in Oklahoma
While the alligators may appear to be dead, scientists say they’re not.
Alaska woman using outhouse attacked by bear - from below
“I opened the toilet seat and there’s just a bear face just right there at the level of the toilet seat, just looking right back up through the hole, right at me."
Global shark populations have declined more than 70% since 1970, researchers say
When marine biologist Stuart Sandin talks about sharks, it sounds like he’s describing Jedis of the ocean. “They are terrific predators, fast swimmers and they have amazing senses — they can detect any disturbance in the ocean from great distance,” such as smells or tiny changes in water currents.
Brood X: Billions of cicadas set to emerge in eastern US after 17 years
Brood X, the largest and most widespread brood of cicadas in the U.S., is set to emerge from the ground this spring after 17 years.
Man mauled to death by pet hippo he described as 'like a son'
Victim said he had 'a relationship with the most dangerous animal in Africa'
Video shows dolphin leaping alongside foil boarder off southwest Florida coast
A dolphin decided to join in the fun as a man went foil boarding off the coast of southwest Florida over the weekend.
'It's working!' Video shows wildlife crossing bridge built for them to get across highway safely
The bridge, built in 2018, is located over I-80 near Salt Lake City.
Owl found in Rockefeller Christmas tree has been set free
The Ravensbeard Wildlife Center took in the owl, named Rockefeller, and treated her for dehydration after she hadn't had food or water in 3 days.
Albino buck photographed in snow-covered backyard in Wisconsin
A rare albino buck was spotted strolling through a snow-covered backyard in Wisconsin.
Drone footage shows flamingo flock gathering in Kazakhstan lake
A flock of flamingos was spotted on Lake Karakol near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on November 14, moving in harmony during their migration south.