Invasive mussels pose threat to Yellowstone National Park

Because of the park's location, the introduction of invasive mussels could put the currently mussel-free waters in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho at risk.

Watch your step! What to do if you see a venomous snake in Georgia

As we get closer to spring, there's a higher chance you could see one of these slithering creatures in your yard. Here's what to do if you see a venomous snake.

Whale that vanished from Atlantic over 200 years ago spotted off Massachusetts: 'Shouldn't exist'

Scientists from the New England Aquarium (NEA) in Boston were flying off the coast of Nantucket on Friday when they saw a leviathan that has been extinct for over 200 years: a gray whale.

Hall County deputy has close encounter with alligator at local pond

A Hall County Sheriff's Office deputy had a close encounter of the chomping kind on Wednesday morning during a training exercise near a pond off Allen Creek Road.

Las Vegas’ Bellagio helps rescue yellow-billed loon from its fountain

The Bellagio in Las Vegas had to pause its fountain show, as it worked with officials to rescue a yellow-billed loon who “found comfort" in the water.

White shark breaks records with historic journey from South Carolina to Mexico

A white shark, LeeBeth, recently made a historic journey from South Carolina to Mexico, marking the furthest westward tracking of a white shark in the Gulf of Mexico.

March Napness: Contest underway to find the sleepiest sanctuary bear

You’ve heard of March Madness and Fat Bear Week, but are you ready for March Napness? As hibernating season comes to an end, the search is on for the sleepiest sanctuary bear.

Joro spiders known for giant webs poised to invade more US cities, study warns

Joro spiders have been found in new research to be even more "urban tolerant" than previously believed, setting these creatures up to invade even more U.S. cities.

911 call of cougar attacks near Fall City released, 1 cyclist injured

Audio from several 911 calls have been released from a terrifying cougar attack north of Snoqualmie, capturing the moments a group of friends tried to pin the creature down with their bicycles.

70 coins pulled from white alligator's stomach in Nebraska

Last week, Thibodaux, a 36-year-old leucistic alligator at the Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, underwent a procedure to remove a stomach full of coins. Leucism is a condition that causes partial loss of all types of pigmentation.