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.
Post-new moon creates night fishing opportunities
Captain Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard’s Marina says anglers can look forward to moving water on the backside of a new moon, which creates areas where fish tend to hang out.
Captain Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard’s Marina says anglers can look forward to moving water on the backside of a new moon, which creates areas where fish tend to hang out.
Good Catch Fishing Report: August 7, 2026
Capt. Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard's Marina says tides are moving slow through the weekend and picking up nicely after the weekend as we move towards a new moon on Wednesday.
Capt. Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard's Marina says tides are moving slow through the weekend and picking up nicely after the weekend as we move towards a new moon on Wednesday.
Florida Python Challenge 2026 winner: 96 snakes and $10K grand prize
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has released the winners of the 2026 Florida Python Challenge.
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has released the winners of the 2026 Florida Python Challenge.
FGCU researchers using 1,500 clams and pink nail polish to help restore coastal ecosystems
As part of a statewide initiative, Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) researchers, students, and alumni are pairing clams and seagrass together to see if they can help each other survive.
As part of a statewide initiative, Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) researchers, students, and alumni are pairing clams and seagrass together to see if they can help each other survive.
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.
Heavy rain cools waters, comforts fish
Capt. Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard's Marina says anticipating forecasts has been challenging in recent weeks with the heavy rain. The showers have provided lower water temperatures which is a plus for comforting fish.
Capt. Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard's Marina says anticipating forecasts has been challenging in recent weeks with the heavy rain. The showers have provided lower water temperatures which is a plus for comforting fish.
Scientists discover 'demon' cavefish tucked away in Alabama cave
Researchers have uncovered a new species of blind cavefish hiding in one of the most studied cave systems in Alabama.
Researchers have uncovered a new species of blind cavefish hiding in one of the most studied cave systems in Alabama.
Gatorland welcomes rescued alligator after illegal feeding in the wild
Gatorland has taken in a large alligator that was removed after being illegally fed by people in the wild.
Gatorland has taken in a large alligator that was removed after being illegally fed by people in the wild.
What is sea pork? Strange blob washes ashore on Florida's Space Coast
A strange, blob-like organism that recently washed ashore on Florida's Space Coast has drawn attention from beachgoers.
A strange, blob-like organism that recently washed ashore on Florida's Space Coast has drawn attention from beachgoers.
St. Pete Beach mothballs: Two men arrested in plot to disrupt nesting shorebirds
Two men face criminal charges after state wildlife investigators uncovered a plot to scatter over 1,000 toxic mothballs across St. Pete Beach to disrupt a vital shorebird nesting area.
Two men face criminal charges after state wildlife investigators uncovered a plot to scatter over 1,000 toxic mothballs across St. Pete Beach to disrupt a vital shorebird nesting area.
Watch: Great white shark jumps out of water behind surfer at California beach
A surfer had no idea a great white shark was behind him – until his brother-in-law captured the moment on video.
A surfer had no idea a great white shark was behind him – until his brother-in-law captured the moment on video.
How amber lights are saving baby sea turtles in Tampa Bay
Wildlife conservation groups and utility crews are installing sea turtle-friendly amber lighting along Tampa Bay beaches to protect newborn hatchlings heading toward the Gulf.
Wildlife conservation groups and utility crews are installing sea turtle-friendly amber lighting along Tampa Bay beaches to protect newborn hatchlings heading toward the Gulf.
Move over Jimothy: Dog with same short spine syndrome as raccoon melts hearts on internet
Jimothy, the viral raccoon, isn't the only internet star with short spine syndrome. Meet Cooper, the lovable rescue dog winning hearts on social media.
Jimothy, the viral raccoon, isn't the only internet star with short spine syndrome. Meet Cooper, the lovable rescue dog winning hearts on social media.
Huge cooldown for Tampa Bay waters
Capt. Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard's Marina says we have seen a huge cooldown in the Tampa Bay waters after heavy rainfall. This should excite our fish with more bait and freshwater added to our estuary.
Capt. Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard's Marina says we have seen a huge cooldown in the Tampa Bay waters after heavy rainfall. This should excite our fish with more bait and freshwater added to our estuary.
There are now more ‘mosquito disease days’ in 95% of major US cities: See the map
Climate change is lengthening mosquito season across much of the U.S., giving disease-carrying mosquitoes more time to spread illnesses. A new analysis reveals which cities are seeing the biggest increases.
Climate change is lengthening mosquito season across much of the U.S., giving disease-carrying mosquitoes more time to spread illnesses. A new analysis reveals which cities are seeing the biggest increases.
Woman attacked by brown bear while hiking with friend and 3 dogs near Alaska state park
A woman was attacked by a brown bear Saturday while hiking with a friend and three dogs near a state park in Alaska, authorities said.
A woman was attacked by a brown bear Saturday while hiking with a friend and three dogs near a state park in Alaska, authorities said.