Australian researchers name vibrant rainbow insect in honor of RuPaul
Australia’s national science agency paid tribute to RuPaul by naming a fly after the drag queen, according to a press release dated September 15, while other newly discovered insect names reference Pokemon and Digimon Adventure.
Nearly all gorillas at Atlanta’s zoo test positive for COVID
Just days after Zoo Atlanta announced the first positive tests, at least 18 of the zoo's 20 gorillas are now positive for COVID-19.
'Do better': Photographer captures grizzly bear cub with discarded face mask
Photographer Jonathan Kuiper spotted a grizzly bear cub chewing a discarded face mask this summer in the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.
World's oldest living male gorilla tests positive for COVID-19 virus
Multiple gorillas at Zoo Atlanta, including the world's oldest living male gorilla, have tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.
WATCH: Wolf bites grizzly bear in the butt
The viral video was taken at Yellowstone National Park.
Alligator swims up to woman, tries to bite paddleboard at Central Florida park
"Gator tried to eat my board. Someone has been feeding him and made him very dangerous. He was a big boy," she captioned one of the videos.
11-foot alligator trapped for days in Florida storm drain freed by crew
An alligator is free from a Florida storm drain after crews pumped more than 1,000 gallons of water into the area.
Zebras reportedly on the loose in Prince George's County after escaping from farm
Some wild news is coming out of Prince George's County, where some neighbors have reportedly seen zebras on the loose.
'Who lassoed this shark?' Family cuts shark loose from rope off Florida coast
The video has racked up thousands of views on social media – and lots of praise for Torres and his family.
South Carolina alligator attack on woman ends after neighbor whacks reptile with shovel
A South Carolina woman was rescued by a neighbor Thursday morning during a violent alligator attack in the state, authorities said. The neighbor's weapon of choice: a shovel.
Video shows dolphin swimming in Louisiana neighborhood after Hurricane Ida
Amanda Huling was surveying the damage around her Slidell neighborhood on Monday when she noticed the dolphin swimming around.
Man attacked by alligator in Louisiana floodwaters after Hurricane Ida
Deputies say the man's wife pulled him out of the water and went to find help, but when she returned, her husband was missing.
Baby manatee is the smallest rescued orphan calf ZooTampa has ever treated
A baby manatee is being cared for at ZooTampa, and zookeepers say she's the smallest rescued orphan calf the facility has ever treated.
Squirrel stashes nuts in Minnesota officer's squad
An officer made a surprising discovery in his squad Monday after a squirrel jumped from underneath his computer and onto the dash.
Asian giant hornet nest destroyed in Washington state
Officials in Washington state said Thursday they had destroyed the first "murder" hornet nest of the season, which was located near the town of Blaine along the Canadian border.
Michigan truck hauling up to 50 million bees crashes, unleashing swarm
When a truck carrying up to 50 million bees crashed Up North, it unleashed a fury as millions of bees buzzed around the truck.
Bear swipes Amazon package from Connecticut home
A bear was caught in the act, stealing a package of toilet paper that was delivered to a Connecticut residence.
Video: Iguana bite ruins woman’s yoga pose
A yoga instructor attempting a pose while on a beach in the Bahamas got a rude surprise after an iguana bit her fingers.
Rare sawfish spotted with rope tied around saw-like nose, mouth
While out snook fishing along the Indian River Lagoon near Fort Pierce, Peter Deeks and his friend got into a two-hour tug-of-war battle and hooked onto a giant sawfish.
Wild Florida welcomes 2 baby albino gators to the world
The baby albinos are said to be in the back right now receiving care but they will soon be out in exhibit two for Wild Florida guests to enjoy.