Florida teen captures 28 invasive snakes to get top prize in state's python challenge
A Florida teen captured an impressive 28 Burmese pythons during the state's annual challenge to hunt the invasive snakes, winning the $10,000 grand prize. He brought in nearly double the number of snakes as the hunter with the next highest amount of 15.
A Florida teen captured an impressive 28 Burmese pythons during the state's annual challenge to hunt the invasive snakes, winning the $10,000 grand prize. He brought in nearly double the number of snakes as the hunter with the next highest amount of 15.
NASA scientists working on ground missions in preparation to put American boots back on the moon
Research teams are working to develop a new pressurized moon rover in Arizona.
Research teams are working to develop a new pressurized moon rover in Arizona.
Sheriff: Hunter accidentally shoots himself during grizzly bear attack
This is the second bear attack in Wyoming in a week.
This is the second bear attack in Wyoming in a week.
Watch what a polar bear has to do to move across ice sheets in the Arctic
Video shows the polar bear, the largest carnivore species on the planet, acting as playfully as man’s best friend.
Video shows the polar bear, the largest carnivore species on the planet, acting as playfully as man’s best friend.
Florida Python Challenge results in removal of 230 invasive snakes from Everglades
More than 230 pythons were removed from the Florida Everglades as part of an annual competition to eliminate the invasive species from the South Florida wetlands preserve.
More than 230 pythons were removed from the Florida Everglades as part of an annual competition to eliminate the invasive species from the South Florida wetlands preserve.
How to stop squirrels, other critters from eating your pumpkins
From cayenne pepper to owl decoys, here are some suggestions from experts on how to safely keep the squirrels at bay this Halloween.
From cayenne pepper to owl decoys, here are some suggestions from experts on how to safely keep the squirrels at bay this Halloween.
Florida's ‘shark maternity ward’ may have been forever changed after direct hit by Hurricane Ian
Research from the longest-running study of shark mating behavior in the world is highlighting the importance of protecting a critical habitat for sharks and rays in Florida after the vulnerable location took a direct hit from Hurricane Ian at the end of September.
Research from the longest-running study of shark mating behavior in the world is highlighting the importance of protecting a critical habitat for sharks and rays in Florida after the vulnerable location took a direct hit from Hurricane Ian at the end of September.
Life under the microscope: Nikon photo contest shows creepy closeups, stunning imagery
One astonishing “image of distinction” is raising hairs around the world.
One astonishing “image of distinction” is raising hairs around the world.
James Webb telescope captures stunning photo revealing ‘kaleidoscope of color’ in Pillars of Creation
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has provided a new detailed look at the Pillars of Creation that shows the scene in high definition. The region is where young stars form and lies 6,500 light-years away.
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has provided a new detailed look at the Pillars of Creation that shows the scene in high definition. The region is where young stars form and lies 6,500 light-years away.
Dinosaur-killing asteroid triggered a tsunami with mile-high waves, new study says
A University of Michigan-led study said the energy released by the prehistoric tsunami was 30,000 times larger than the December 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake tsunami.
A University of Michigan-led study said the energy released by the prehistoric tsunami was 30,000 times larger than the December 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake tsunami.
'Watch your toes': 10-foot alligator spotted relaxing on Florida beach
A large alligator decided to kick off the weekend with a day at the beach in Florida!
A large alligator decided to kick off the weekend with a day at the beach in Florida!
Watch for fireballs: Orionids meteor shower expected to peak this week
While the Orionids meteor shower peak is on Oct. 21, the Orionids will be active through Nov. 22. NASA says that some of these Orionids can leave behind glowing "trains," and some faster meteors could also become fireballs.
While the Orionids meteor shower peak is on Oct. 21, the Orionids will be active through Nov. 22. NASA says that some of these Orionids can leave behind glowing "trains," and some faster meteors could also become fireballs.
Brain cells in lab dish learn to play computer game, experiment shows
Scientists said the cells were able to play Pong, a tennis-like computer game. They said their findings give more insight into how the brain functions.
Scientists said the cells were able to play Pong, a tennis-like computer game. They said their findings give more insight into how the brain functions.
Moose fight lands massive animal in Colorado family's truck bed
A massive moose fight broke out in the driveway of a Steamboat Springs, Colorado family's driveway.
A massive moose fight broke out in the driveway of a Steamboat Springs, Colorado family's driveway.
Video: Breaching whale nearly lands in fishing boat off New Jersey
A pair in a boat off the coast of New Jersey got quite a surprise when a whale breached and knocked against their boat. The close encounter was all caught on video.
A pair in a boat off the coast of New Jersey got quite a surprise when a whale breached and knocked against their boat. The close encounter was all caught on video.
Whale steals fisherman's catch off New Jersey shore
A father and son fishing off the coast of New Jersey were not expecting to have their day interrupted by a huge whale breaching right next to their boat.
A father and son fishing off the coast of New Jersey were not expecting to have their day interrupted by a huge whale breaching right next to their boat.
How cold fronts impact fishing in Tampa Bay
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina says fish get excited when each cold front moves through this time of year. ?It should really make fishing good.?
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina says fish get excited when each cold front moves through this time of year. ?It should really make fishing good.?
Wauchula great ape sanctuary hunkered down as Hurricane Ian barreled across Florida
When Hurricane Ian barreled through Florida a couple of weeks ago, it wasn't just people and their pets hunkering down for dear life. Sixty-nine great apes and nearly two dozen caretakers rode out the storm at their sanctuary in Wauchula.
When Hurricane Ian barreled through Florida a couple of weeks ago, it wasn't just people and their pets hunkering down for dear life. Sixty-nine great apes and nearly two dozen caretakers rode out the storm at their sanctuary in Wauchula.
Help name the new baby rhino at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
There’s an adorable new addition to the animal family at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay – and park staff needs the public’s help to give him a name.
There’s an adorable new addition to the animal family at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay – and park staff needs the public’s help to give him a name.
Injured alligator rescued on Anna Maria Island was euthanized
An alligator was rescued on Anna Maria Island between Bean Point Beach and Rod and Reel Pier over the weekend. It has since been euthanized.
An alligator was rescued on Anna Maria Island between Bean Point Beach and Rod and Reel Pier over the weekend. It has since been euthanized.