Venomous blue dragons washing on shore along Texas beaches

The unusual-looking creatures can be identified by wing-like fins and bizarre blue markings. Venomous sea slugs have recently been spotted along beaches on North Padre and Mustang Islands.

Officers rescue orphaned bear cub after car accident kills its entire family

As police officers in Massachusetts responded to a car accident that killed a mother bear and two of her cubs, they heard squealing and found a frightened third cub that had climbed a nearby tree after losing its family. The officers rescued the tiny orphaned cub and cared for it until wildlife veterinarians could take the little one.

'A game changer': UF researchers help develop 30-second COVID test

A team of University of Florida researchers said a new device can give COVID-19 test results in 30 seconds. The process is like a glucose test, you put a sensor strip in your mouth, and then the device tests the saliva.

Fishing Report: April 15, 2022

The weather – and water – are finally warming up ahead of Easter weekend and Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina at John's Pass in Madeira Beach says pleasant temps paired with a full moon set up the perfect scenario for a fun weekend of fishing.

Full moon plus nice weather means great Easter fishing weekend
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Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina at John's Pass says the weather has been treacherous for fishing. But finally, the full moon is definitely bringing us a lot of moving water, and we're excited about a nice weekend of weather and a great opportunity for hopefully catching a lot of these good eating fish.

'Highly-contagious' bird flu found in bald eagles in Georgia

The bird flu is highly infectious, currently untreatable, and potentially deadly to any animal that is infected. Now it's been found in dead eagles in three of Georgia's counties.

Largest comet ever spotted seen barreling through our solar system

C/2014 UN271, the largest comet ever spotted by the Hubble Space Telescope, is barreling towards our solar system, but experts say there is no need to worry.

Dolphin found dead after being impaled on Florida beach, law enforcement says

The dolphin was found dead on a Florida beach after being impaled in the head, NOAA law enforcement said. A necropsy revealed it was impaled in the head by a spear-like object while still alive.

Dolphin dies after reportedly being harassed by Texas beachgoers

Officials say the dolphin was "pushed back to the sea, where beachgoers tried to swim with and ride the sick animal."

Man with more than 100 snakes in Maryland home died from snake bite: medical officials

The Maryland Chief Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed a 49-year-old man in Charles County who was living with more than 100 snakes – including some venomous and illegal – inside his home died from “snake envenomation.” 

Video shows dolphin attacking trainer at Miami Seaquarium

Video taken from the audience during a show at Miami Seaquarium shows a dolphin appearing to attack one of its trainers.

Wildlife volunteers work to rescue young owl after four died from eating poisoned rats

A rescue operation is underway to save a lone owl after wildlife groups said its family was wiped out by rat poison. Bird activists said so far at least four owls – including the chick’s parents – have died from eating rats that ate rat poison.

Aerobatic helicopter pilot wows crowds at Sun 'n' Fun

You may not have heard of Chuck Aaron, but you may have witnessed his skills in videos of the iconic Red Bull helicopter performing at air shows across the country. He is one of only a few pilots in the United States certified to perform aerobatics in a helicopter.

Baby eel value returns to pre-pandemic levels despite challenges

Fishermen are selling the baby eels for $2,110 per pound at docks, the Maine Department of Marine Resources reported Monday, up from a low of $525 per pound in 2020.

Artemis 1: NASA to test moon rocket Tuesday after 2 delays

The countdown test is the last major milestone before the Artemis 1 mission's long-awaited launch debut.