Texas State team tapped to research white-nose syndrome in bats
The team at Texas State University has received a grant to conduct an acoustic survey of bats in Texas in order to prepare a response to the deadly white-nose syndrome.
The team at Texas State University has received a grant to conduct an acoustic survey of bats in Texas in order to prepare a response to the deadly white-nose syndrome.
FWC researchers capture 100-pound alligator snapping turtle
Researchers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission managed to capture a 100-pound alligator snapping turtle near Gainesville.
Researchers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission managed to capture a 100-pound alligator snapping turtle near Gainesville.
'Historic in nature:' Some California fires scorching earth at 1,000 acres an hour
Some fires burning in that area were eating up the earth as fast as 1,000 acres an hour.
Some fires burning in that area were eating up the earth as fast as 1,000 acres an hour.
Genetically-modified mosquitoes approved for release by EPA in Harris County
More mosquitoes could be coming to Houston but they're not the usual type. They're genetically modified.
More mosquitoes could be coming to Houston but they're not the usual type. They're genetically modified.
Wolverines return to Mt. Rainier National Park after 100-year absence
The rare, elusive wolverine has returned to Mount Rainier National Park after a 100-year absence.
The rare, elusive wolverine has returned to Mount Rainier National Park after a 100-year absence.
Hundreds of dolphins 'stampede' next to tour boat off California coast
Tourists on a whale watching tour watched in amazement as hundreds of dolphins raced alongside their boat.
Tourists on a whale watching tour watched in amazement as hundreds of dolphins raced alongside their boat.
Bears struck and killed by speeding drivers in Yosemite National Park
Officials at Yosemite National Park are urging drivers to slow down, because four bears have been struck by vehicles in recent weeks.
Officials at Yosemite National Park are urging drivers to slow down, because four bears have been struck by vehicles in recent weeks.
Rare blue lobster saved by Red Lobster employees and sent to zoo
A blue lobster was adopted by a zoo after a Red Lobster employee discovered it and recognized its rarity.
A blue lobster was adopted by a zoo after a Red Lobster employee discovered it and recognized its rarity.
Red squirrel launches itself at grey squirrel in viral photo
A photographer has captured a remarkable image of a red squirrel just before it attacks a grey squirrel for getting too close, British news agency South West News Service reports.
A photographer has captured a remarkable image of a red squirrel just before it attacks a grey squirrel for getting too close, British news agency South West News Service reports.
Woman dodges swarm of flying ants at her home in UK
As summer continues, more people in the U.K. are reporting swarms of flying ants.
As summer continues, more people in the U.K. are reporting swarms of flying ants.
Animal rescue organization warns of PPE risks to wildlife after gull found tangled in face mask
A gull was rescued after it was discovered with a disposable surgical face mask tangled around its legs in Chelmsford, England.
A gull was rescued after it was discovered with a disposable surgical face mask tangled around its legs in Chelmsford, England.
Mosquitoes flying free as health departments focus on virus
The COVID-19 pandemic has pulled public health workers away from mosquito-related tasks -- leaving many localities vulnerable to potential mosquito threats.
The COVID-19 pandemic has pulled public health workers away from mosquito-related tasks -- leaving many localities vulnerable to potential mosquito threats.
Red-winged blackbird photographed hitching a ride on bald eagle’s back
New York wildlife officials shared a rare photograph Monday of a red-winged blackbird hitching a ride on the back of a hunting bald eagle.
New York wildlife officials shared a rare photograph Monday of a red-winged blackbird hitching a ride on the back of a hunting bald eagle.
Woman finds dozens of snakes in apartment after building renovations
The snakes started appearing in early June when crews removed balconies at the complex and left a hole leading into her residence.
The snakes started appearing in early June when crews removed balconies at the complex and left a hole leading into her residence.
Komodo dragon undergoes emergency surgery after eating water bottle dropped into zoo enclosure
A Komodo dragon at Zoo Miami needed emergency surgery to remove a water bottle after officials say a visitor dropped it into the animal's enclosure.
A Komodo dragon at Zoo Miami needed emergency surgery to remove a water bottle after officials say a visitor dropped it into the animal's enclosure.
Massive fish pulls 2 Florida anglers off boat and into the water during struggle to reel it in
A birthday fishing trip in Cape Coral, Fla., resulted in an angler not just reeling in a possible catch-of-a-lifetime, but also a really great story. Unfortunately, the struggle did leave the two men soaking wet.
A birthday fishing trip in Cape Coral, Fla., resulted in an angler not just reeling in a possible catch-of-a-lifetime, but also a really great story. Unfortunately, the struggle did leave the two men soaking wet.
Several supermarket, drugstore chains no longer selling coconut products picked by monkeys
A number of supermarkets and drugstores have removed coconut products from their stores after it was revealed that they were made from coconuts picked by monkeys.
A number of supermarkets and drugstores have removed coconut products from their stores after it was revealed that they were made from coconuts picked by monkeys.
Wisconsin family rescues bear with bin stuck on its head
A Wisconsin family helped save a young bear that was struggling to breathe while swimming in a lake with its head caught in a plastic food container.
A Wisconsin family helped save a young bear that was struggling to breathe while swimming in a lake with its head caught in a plastic food container.
Mystery of how flying snakes move is solved by scientists
The snakes move along tree branches and, sometimes, to reach another tree, they launch themselves into the air and glide down at an angle.
The snakes move along tree branches and, sometimes, to reach another tree, they launch themselves into the air and glide down at an angle.
Woman, 72, gored by bison at Yellowstone National Park after getting close to take photos
The 72-year-old unnamed woman got within 10 feet of the bison “multiple times” while at her Bridge Bay Campground to take photos before it attacked, the National Park Services wrote in a press release.
The 72-year-old unnamed woman got within 10 feet of the bison “multiple times” while at her Bridge Bay Campground to take photos before it attacked, the National Park Services wrote in a press release.