'Biblical' swarms of giant insects swarm Oregon farmland already impacted by warming temperatures
Farmers in Oregon already battling extreme drought and low water supplies are fighting against future grasshopper and Mormon cricket infestations.
Farmers in Oregon already battling extreme drought and low water supplies are fighting against future grasshopper and Mormon cricket infestations.
Proof of megalodon extinction is in their teeth, scientists say
The megalodon is considered to be one of the largest predators that have ever lived. So why did it go extinct?
The megalodon is considered to be one of the largest predators that have ever lived. So why did it go extinct?
New moon, Florida heat influencing fish movement
Fish are congregating in deeper waters or shade to find some cooler areas. That also means they are more active at night, Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina. The new moon will also move that water around more to refresh the back bay.
Fish are congregating in deeper waters or shade to find some cooler areas. That also means they are more active at night, Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina. The new moon will also move that water around more to refresh the back bay.
WATCH: Man fights off charging crocodile with frying pan, video goes viral
"[The owner] was worried about our safety, so he grabbed the frypan to shoo the croc away," Shane Chambers said.
"[The owner] was worried about our safety, so he grabbed the frypan to shoo the croc away," Shane Chambers said.
Largest Burmese python ever captured in Florida weighs 215 pounds with over 100 developing eggs
A team of biologists hauled in the heaviest Burmese python ever captured in Florida. The female python weighed in at 215 pounds, was nearly 18 feet long, and had 122 developing eggs.
A team of biologists hauled in the heaviest Burmese python ever captured in Florida. The female python weighed in at 215 pounds, was nearly 18 feet long, and had 122 developing eggs.
Sharks swimming closer to crowded beaches than previously thought, study says
"We were surprised to find that the sharks we tracked spent so much time near the lights and sounds of the busy city, often close to shore, no matter the time of day," the study author said.
"We were surprised to find that the sharks we tracked spent so much time near the lights and sounds of the busy city, often close to shore, no matter the time of day," the study author said.
Watch: Leopard rescued from well by first responders in India
Firefighters and police officials in India used a makeshift wooden ladder, some rope, and a log to rescue a leopard that fell into a well.
Firefighters and police officials in India used a makeshift wooden ladder, some rope, and a log to rescue a leopard that fell into a well.
Frogs jump, but landing is a problem for this tiny species found in Brazil, scientists find
Scientists discovered an odd behavior in a miniature Brazilian frog – specifically in the way it fails at landing after a hop.
Scientists discovered an odd behavior in a miniature Brazilian frog – specifically in the way it fails at landing after a hop.
World's largest recorded freshwater fish: 660-pound stingray caught in Cambodia
Scientists say the giant stingray, measuring almost 13 feet from snout to tail, was caught in the Mekong River in Cambodia.
Scientists say the giant stingray, measuring almost 13 feet from snout to tail, was caught in the Mekong River in Cambodia.
Loggerhead equipped with tracker after laying eggs on Coquina Beach
Monday was an exciting morning on Coquina Beach in Manatee County. Crowds watched as volunteers tagged and released a loggerhead turtle after she laid her eggs.
Monday was an exciting morning on Coquina Beach in Manatee County. Crowds watched as volunteers tagged and released a loggerhead turtle after she laid her eggs.
Golf club employee spots bear taking Sunday stroll near Naples course
The folks at The Club at the Strand golf course and country club in Naples said they've seen bears on the property before, but this one takes the prize of largest they've seen, yet.
The folks at The Club at the Strand golf course and country club in Naples said they've seen bears on the property before, but this one takes the prize of largest they've seen, yet.
Florida man says alligator attacked, ate his dog 'like it was nothing': report
The owner had been playing fetch with his dog when an alligator suddenly grabbed the 40 lb. Lab mix by his head. "Boom, the water just sort-of exploded," he recalled. "He never barked. He never saw it... It took him down like it was nothing."
The owner had been playing fetch with his dog when an alligator suddenly grabbed the 40 lb. Lab mix by his head. "Boom, the water just sort-of exploded," he recalled. "He never barked. He never saw it... It took him down like it was nothing."
Weekend fishing report: June 17-19, 2022
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina says the heat and slower water movement after the full moon could impact what bites this weekend.
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina says the heat and slower water movement after the full moon could impact what bites this weekend.
Watch: Black bear stalks family along Canadian trail
A young family recorded a scary encounter with a black bear during a hiking trip last week in Whistler, but their quick thinking kept things from getting worse.
A young family recorded a scary encounter with a black bear during a hiking trip last week in Whistler, but their quick thinking kept things from getting worse.
Registration opens for Florida Python Challenge, effort to protect Everglades: The cash prize you could win
Ever wanted to capture a snake for a good cause? Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that registration has opened for the 2022 Florida Python Challenge.
Ever wanted to capture a snake for a good cause? Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that registration has opened for the 2022 Florida Python Challenge.
Wildlife officials hope to double rescue, rehabilitation capacity for manatees before winter return
After a record number of manatee deaths mostly linked to malnutrition, state and federal wildlife officials hope to double rescue and rehabilitation capacity before the sea cows again congregate in warm waters during the winter.
After a record number of manatee deaths mostly linked to malnutrition, state and federal wildlife officials hope to double rescue and rehabilitation capacity before the sea cows again congregate in warm waters during the winter.
Must-see video: Alligator takes golfers' ball on Central Florida course
It appears a large alligator wanted to take its shot at scoring a hole-in-one when it interrupted golfers at a Volusia County golf course.
It appears a large alligator wanted to take its shot at scoring a hole-in-one when it interrupted golfers at a Volusia County golf course.
Florida wildlife rescuers release same manatee for a third time
Florida wildlife officials have released a manatee back into the wild after he had to be rescued for the third time.
Florida wildlife officials have released a manatee back into the wild after he had to be rescued for the third time.
Alligator avoids charges, suspect arrested following car chase in Michigan
Lake County officers in Michigan find an alligator as the passenger of the vehicle involved in a car chase.
Lake County officers in Michigan find an alligator as the passenger of the vehicle involved in a car chase.
Yellowstone National Park changes mountain's name to remove 'offensive' name that honored massacre leader
Yellowstone National Park's Mount Doane was named after U.S. Army Lt. Gustavus Doane, who led an attack that resulted in a massacre that killed at least 173 Native Americans -- something Doane "bragged about for the rest of his life." Now the mountain will be renamed in order to remove the "offensive name" from America's first national park.
Yellowstone National Park's Mount Doane was named after U.S. Army Lt. Gustavus Doane, who led an attack that resulted in a massacre that killed at least 173 Native Americans -- something Doane "bragged about for the rest of his life." Now the mountain will be renamed in order to remove the "offensive name" from America's first national park.