'It's Not Scared!' Thrill seekers gather for a chance to feed friendly squirrel at theme park
A friendly squirrel delighted visitors at Universal’s Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida, on April 7, by taking food directly from park-goers’ hands.
'What the Hell?': Family and pet dog frightened by bald eagle’s visit
The unusual moment was captured on video by one of the homeowners.
Watch: Massive 5,000-pound sunfish dwarfs diver off Mexico coast
A dramatic video captured off the coast of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, shows a diver appearing tiny next to a massive ocean sunfish.
Watch: Divers’ close whale encounter after spectacular breach
Check out this once-in-a-lifetime whale sighting by this group of divers in French Polynesia.
Snake season in Texas. What you should do if you encounter one
It's snake season in Central Texas. As the reptiles slither out of hiding and into your line of sight, there are ways to avoid getting bitten.
Tampa dog owner pries open gator’s jaws to save pet from attack
A Floridian's worst nightmare: a battle between a dog and a gator, but it was no match for the dog's owner, who made sure her beloved pet was coming home and pulled her dog "Kona" from the alligator's grip.
Dolphin in North Carolina dies after ingesting plastic bag
A bottlenose dolphin was found dead in North Carolina, with a necropsy revealing a knotted plastic bag in its stomach as the likely cause of death.
Dinosaur-era wasp may have snatched its prey: ‘Truly fascinating’
Researchers uncovered an ancient wasp with a Venus flytrap-like structure in 99-million-year-old amber. Here's what they have learned about the new species.
Animal rarely seen off North Carolina coast spotted for first time in 5 years
The animal was far from its usual range, according to marine wildlife experts.
Deadly toxic algae bloom causing sea lions to become sick, violent
Toxic algae bloom is wreaking havoc on the Southern California coast, especially in local sea lions, causing seizures, stillbirths, even violence.
Pollen reaches high to extreme levels across southern US as season reaches full throttle
NOAA’s spring weather outlook predicts a dry, warm season, which will prevent rain from washing away the pollen, further aggravating allergies.
Watch: Crocodile and alligator battle it out in Everglades National Park
A crocodile and an alligator were seen snapping, biting and hissing at each other in Everglades National Park.
Watch: Snowboarder outruns avalanche on Mount Washington
Footage from an observatory captures the snowboarder's near encounter with the avalanche in New Hampshire.
US tourist who took baby wombat in Australia could have visa canceled, official says
An Instagram influencer is facing criticism after a social media video reportedly captured her running off with a baby wombat in Australia.
Alaska’s Mount Spurr could erupt in weeks, scientists warn
Scientists warn that Alaska’s Mount Spurr is showing signs of increased activity and could erupt in the coming weeks or months. An eruption could lead to widespread ashfall in Anchorage and surrounding areas, potentially disrupting flights at one of the world’s busiest cargo airports.
Live bat found in Cedar Park tests positive for rabies: police
A live bat found in Cedar Park has tested positive for rabies. Police believe the bat came into contact with multiple people and/or animals.
Texas wildlife refuge officially renamed after Jocelyn Nungaray
On Monday, the U.S. Secretary of the Interior officially renamed the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge after Jocelyn Nungaray, a 12-year-old Houston girl who was murdered last year.
Watch: Dolphins catch waves with California surfers, wowing onlookers
Spectacular video shows the moment a pod of dolphins joined a group of surfers off the California coast.
Billions of buzzing cicadas will emerge across multiple states this spring
The last time this brood of cicadas saw the sun, President George W. Bush was nearing the end of his presidency and Apple was about to launch the App Store.
US butterfly populations declining at 'catastrophic' rate—experts warn it's a 'bad sign for us'
A new study finds butterfly populations in the US have dropped 22% since 2000 due to pesticides, habitat loss, and climate change. Scientists warn the decline could have major consequences for ecosystems.