Long Island shark attack: Beaches reopen with drones on patrol
Lifeguards at Smith Point and Cupsogue beaches started their shifts an hour early on Monday morning to scan the water for signs of sharks. Over the weekend, a shark bit a lifeguard who was in the water for a training exercise.
Lifeguards at Smith Point and Cupsogue beaches started their shifts an hour early on Monday morning to scan the water for signs of sharks. Over the weekend, a shark bit a lifeguard who was in the water for a training exercise.
Shark attack on Florida beach seriously injures teen girl
A family member reportedly jumped in the water and “beat the shark” until the girl was freed.
A family member reportedly jumped in the water and “beat the shark” until the girl was freed.
Invasive snail that loves damaging plants, living in humidity found in Pasco County
Giant African land snails are considered one of the most damaging snails in the world. They have previously been eradicated twice in Florida – and one was found in Pasco County.
Giant African land snails are considered one of the most damaging snails in the world. They have previously been eradicated twice in Florida – and one was found in Pasco County.
2022 Fourth of July fishing forecast
It will be busy out in the bay and Gulf this holiday weekend. Capt. Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina dives into how to properly handle fish and taking care of them in the best way possible. Release mortality could be very high when handling certain types of fish, specifically inshore.
It will be busy out in the bay and Gulf this holiday weekend. Capt. Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina dives into how to properly handle fish and taking care of them in the best way possible. Release mortality could be very high when handling certain types of fish, specifically inshore.
Watch: Gator just wanted to join the game at Florida golf course
An alligator cautiously approached a group of golfers down in southwest Florida, maybe to just join in on all the fun they were having.
An alligator cautiously approached a group of golfers down in southwest Florida, maybe to just join in on all the fun they were having.
Bison gores man near Old Faithful at Yellowstone National Park, officials say
It was Yellowstone’s second reported incident this year of a visitor getting too close to the animal, and the bison “responding to the perceived threat,” officials said.
It was Yellowstone’s second reported incident this year of a visitor getting too close to the animal, and the bison “responding to the perceived threat,” officials said.
Grizzly bear mauls hiker after ‘surprise encounter’ in Wyoming park
Wildlife officials said the situation happened so quickly that the hiker couldn’t use his bear spray.
Wildlife officials said the situation happened so quickly that the hiker couldn’t use his bear spray.
'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.