Waukesha County Lake Keesus gator head dragged in by cat
Burnt Toast's catch on Lake Keesus in Waukesha County Sunday gave new meaning to the phrase, "Look what the cat dragged in..."
Millions of red crabs invade streets amid annual migration on Australia’s Christmas Island
Millions of red crabs have emerged from their burrows and the rainforests on Australia's Christmas Island to begin their annual migration to the ocean, leading to quite a surreal scene.
Shocking video: 5-foot alligator found inside Burmese python in Florida
The video has racked up thousands of views on Instagram.
Watch: Large shark leaps onto fishing boat: ‘It was crazy!’
Fortunately, the shark managed to wriggle itself free and no one on the boat was injured.
California swimmer survives shark attack off Pacific coast
A 50-year-old woman is being treated for puncture and laceration wounds after a shark bit her leg at a Southern California beach.
Video: Tiger sharks help lead researchers to ‘world’s largest’ seagrass meadow
Cameras strapped to the dorsal fins of tiger sharks in addition to human surveys helped researchers map out and measure the expansive seagrass bed.
National Park Service: Please refrain from licking this psychedelic toad
The Sonoran Desert toad, also known as the Colorado River toad, secretes toxins that can make people sick and even kill a full-grown dog, officials say.
Stone fish trap, believed to be 11,000 years old, found near Alaskan coast
NOAA said before the discovery, the oldest known weirs dated from 7,500 to 8,000 years ago.
Man faces charges after video shows dog harassing endangered seal on Hawaii beach
Officials say they are not releasing the man's identity due to past experiences with people receiving “multiple death threats” after being cited for seal harassment.
The Amazon's largest fish makes a comeback
Even in the most biodiverse rainforest of the world, the pirarucu stands out: It can weigh up to 440 pounds, by far the largest of 2,300 known fish species in the Amazon.
Cougar spotted on trail cam in Northern Minnesota
A cougar was captured on camera for the first time by the Voyageurs Wolf Project, the group announced.
Georgia officials warn drivers to take caution during busy deer season
The first two weeks in November are the most active for deer looking for love, so Georgia officials are warning drivers about the unpredictable and dangerous animals that may run into the road.
Emperor penguins now listed as threatened species
Emperor penguins will now receive new protections under the Endangered Species Act after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says climate change is threatening to eradicate the species.
We finally know why some people get more mosquito bites than others
If you’re the friend who gets the most mosquito bites, science says it might not be a cruel random phenomenon.
Not from a horror film: When insects turn into ‘zombies’
This horror may seem like the stuff of nightmares, but for many insects and the parasites that turn them into “zombies,” this is just another day in the natural world.
Injured deer euthanized after breaking window, trashing North Carolina high school
The deer reportedly lost one of its antlers.
Shark photobombs a shot by leaping into the air behind an unwitting surfer
Surfer Tyler Warren was catching some waves on the Southern California coast when Jordan Anast photographed the photobombing shark behind the surfer.
Missing Indonesian grandmother eaten alive by 22-foot python
A search party located the python and found the missing woman inside after dissecting the reptile.
Sheriff: Hunter accidentally shoots himself during grizzly bear attack
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.