You can eat these 5 invasive animals to help population control, US Fish & Wildlife Service says
An invasive species is an introduced non-native organism that begins to spread or expand its range from an original introduction and can possibly harm the environment, economy or human health.
These cities are most likely to see an explosion in disease-spreading pests: study
Ticks, mosquitoes, cockroaches and rodents pose serious health risks, experts say. Here’s where you’re most likely to see pest problems in coming months.
Milton police sergeant rescues another injured owl
It’s happened again—another owl, another rescue, and the same Milton police sergeant lending a helping hand.
Watch: Sharks circle scuba divers in Maldives
The divers were swimming in a known shark habitat.
Stunning video shows inside of shark's mouth as it chews on diver's camera
Divers off the Bahamas were treated to an up-close view of the inside of a shark’s mouth when the shark swallowed a camera, providing stunning video.
Alaska’s Mount Spurr being closely watched for signs of an explosive eruption
Mount Spurr is part of the Ring of Fire, located in southern Alaska. The mountain is a stratovolcano, which means it has steep slopes and is known for its explosive eruptions. The last major eruption occurred in 1992, which caused a significant disruption in air travel across the Pacific Ocean.
'Firefall' is back at Yosemite and here's how you can see it this year
This lava-like visual is only seen when the conditions are perfect, and the sunset aligns with the waterfall just right.
See the rare ‘doomsday’ fish that washed up in Mexico
A rare oarfish, often called the "doomsday fish," was spotted in Mexico—just days after another deep-sea creature, a deep-sea anglerfish, made a rare appearance in daylight.
Orange alligators? South Carolina gators emerge from winter brumation with new look
Alligators brumate in the winter -- the equivalent of mammal hibernation -- which can last from November to February.
Venomous snake found inside box of bananas at New Hampshire grocery store
An ornate, dangerous snake was discovered in box of bananas at a New Hampshire grocery store.
Seal spotted on Connecticut streets raises more questions than answers
The seal was found wandering on a local street and was safely recovered and taken to receive medical treatment.
Rare oarfish swims on Mexican Beach: ‘No one’s going to believe this’
Footage recorded of the rare fish shows the intricacies of its iridescent, ribbon-looking body and long, wispy red fins.
Caribbean tourist attacked while trying to 'engage' with shark for photo, officials say
The government of the Turks and Caicos Islands said the incident occurred last Friday in the waters near Blue Hills, Providenciales.
Watch: Kayaker gets swallowed by whale – briefly
A kayaker thought he was dead after being briefly swallowed by a humpback whale. His father caught the biblical moment on camera.
‘F--- this!’ Terrified kayaker stalked by great white shark
A kayaker captured the terrifying minutes that he was stalked by a great white shark. “F—, how do I get him to leave me alone? Please leave me alone, bro."
Watch: Deep-sea anglerfish’s rare swim in shallow waters
The scary-looking fish is usually to be found more than a mile below the surface, where little to no light penetrates.
Largest shark ever tagged by research group spotted off Florida coast
Researchers are tracking what may be the largest male white shark ever tagged by OCEARCH, with recent signals coming from off Florida's east coast near Jacksonville.
Invasive snail species found in Georgia could harm humans
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is urging caution after invasive snail species in the state were found to harbor a parasite that can cause illness in humans.
California man returns home after fire to find giant bear has moved in
Wildlife officials had to work for nearly 24 hours and set a food trap full of special treats to coax the massive, 525-lb. bear out.
‘We were totally surrounded’: Super pod of 1,500 dolphins captured on drone video
A rare super pod of over 1,500 dolphins was filmed on California’s central coast, creating an unforgettable sight for whale watchers and marine biologists.