Shark bites leg off American tourist in Turks and Caicos: report
An American tourist has lost her leg after being bitten by a shark while vacationing in Turks and Caicos, police say.
Mountain lion tracked by biologists gives birth to 3 healthy kittens in wilderness outside Los Angeles
A mountain lion studied by biologists in wilderness areas near Los Angeles has given birth to three healthy kittens.
Yellowstone National Park officials say man disturbed baby bison, resulting in its death
The incident occurred on the evening of May 20 in the park's northeastern corner in Wyoming.
Bee attack forces man to collapse on live TV in LA
SkyFOX captured the dramatic moments where a man collapsed to the ground after he was attacked by a swarm of bees in Los Angeles' Encino neighborhood.
Beavers, weasels, and more animal pests added to DNR's kill list
The Natural Resources Commission approved the order last week, more than doubling the list of approved pests that can be removed without a permit.
Spot the white shark! Many can't in this photo taken off Cape Cod
A research team captured this photo from drone footage last field season near Cape Cod. Can you spot the white shark?
Watch: Curious black bear breaks into truck in Colorado, steals bag
Colorado Parks and Wildlife says it has already received 173 reports of bear activity in 25 Colorado counties this year.
NYPD rescues horse in the Bronx stuck in muddy water
The officers used rescue equipment to safely hoist the horse out of the muddy water near Orchard Beach.
Watch: Man torches termite swarms with DIY flamethrower
After about a minute of unsuccessful swatting, Kenny Bellau reached for "something a little more lethal."
Mystery deepens as fanged fish wash up on Oregon beaches
Unusual-looking deep-sea lancetfish have been washing ashore on Oregon beaches recently, baffling experts as to why.
Park rangers: 70-year-old man fends off cougar attack with rock
The unidentified man told authorities that he was hiking through some trees when a cougar jumped out and knocked him to the ground.
Scientists discover 3 new sea worms that glow in the dark
The newly-discovered bioluminescent Polycirrus worms were named after creatures from Japanese folklore and an influential marine biologist.
Virginia wildlife experts investigating spread of 'zombie deer disease'
Wildlife experts in Virginia are investigating the spread of "zombie deer disease," an infection that is contagious and always fatal that has been detected with increasing frequency in Virginia and other states.
Hawaii officials block off popular Waikiki beach to protect newly born endangered seal pup
Officials have closed off a popular beach in Hawaii after an endangered seal recently gave birth to her newborn pup.
Alligator found in NYC park with swallowed bathtub stopper dies, zoo says
“This was a tragic case of animal abuse," the Bronx Zoo said of the alligator, which was found suffering from severe weight loss, anemia, and other conditions.
Children's cat-killing contest in New Zealand scrapped after backlash
Organizers behind an annual hunting competition had announced a new category for kids under 14 to kill feral cats as part of an effort to protect native species, according to reports.
North American bats 'at risk of severe population decline' from climate change, disease: report
Scientists say many North American bats are in trouble.
Here are the most popular national parks for birdwatching this spring
The spring bird migration is a period of time between February and June when birds leave their winter homes in the south and begin their journeys north.
Landmark law saved whales through marine industry changes, scientists say
The drive to protect vanishing whales has brought impacts to marine industries and those changes are accelerating as the Endangered Species Act approaches its 50th anniversary.
Texas mom fearlessly removes snake from daughter's car engine: video
Bravery might be an understatement for Nicole Graham when she removed a snake from her daughter's car engine with no hesitation.