Video shows large shark swimming eerily close to people at Florida beach: 'That sucker came close!'

Swimmers at Navarre Beach in Florida got quite a surprise over the Fouth of July weekend when a large shark was swimming in the ocean alongside them. Video shows people quickly getting out of the water.

South Carolina woman dies after alligator attack near golf course

Authorities say a South Carolina woman died Tuesday after she was attacked by an alligator while walking her dog near a golf course.

Ohio researchers develop new breed of honeybees to fight parasites

Central State University's breeding program aims to create worker bees with smaller mandibles known as 'Ohio Mite Biters.'

Florida man's hilarious reaction to poolside iguana sneaking up on him goes viral

A Florida man's high-pitched squeal to an unexpected visitor swimming in a pool with him has become a viral sensation on TikTok, capturing the attention of millions who thoroughly enjoyed his candid reaction.

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.

Rare lizard found only in major US oil patch proposed as endangered species

The dunes sagebrush lizard has quite the natural habitat. It's found only in parts of one of the world's most lucrative oil and natural gas basins.

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.

Fish will be biting over holiday weekend
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A full moon over the weekend will get the fish moving and feeding more actively.

Organizations petition to restrict vessel activity to protect endangered whale

Six organizations sent a petition for rulemaking to NOAA Fisheries, calling for new rules that would restrict vessel speed and nighttime shipping activity.

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.

Florida man finds dangerous, invasive lizard in yard: 'Can give you a very serious bite!'

An East Orlando man is warning neighbors about finding a dangerous lizard in his yard. He used a cage to trap the reptile, several of which have reportedly been found in his East Orlando neighborhood.