Tampa police trap a nearly 10-foot alligator on Howard Avenue

An alligator trapper is warning people to be careful after a 9’4" alligator was caught roaming around Howard Avenue early Wednesday morning. 

That’s the spot: North Carolina bear enjoys scratching its back on tree in viral video

The video, which was captured by Debra Howell, shows the bear leaning against a tree while sliding its back up and down. The bear appears to be enjoying the experience.

Georgia biologists shocked to see alligator ‘smiling back' from tortoise hole

A group of Georgia state wildlife biologists received that uncanny welcome after recently looking down a gopher tortoise hole and seeing a 4.5-foot alligator "smiling back."

Man survives shark attack off Hawaii’s Big Island, officials say

A Utah man was bitten by a shark while swimming about 200 yards offshore of Hawaii’s Anaehoomalu Bay, authorities said.

Watch: Millions of dead fish surface in Australian river

The Department of Primary Industries said the fish deaths were likely caused by low oxygen levels as floods recede.

Volunteer shovel brigade clears snowy path to help migrating Yellowstone bison

Nearly five feet of snow fell this winter in West Yellowstone, resulting in giant berms created by snowplows along Highway 191, according to the Buffalo Field Campaign.

New Mexico agency looking for 'professional bear huggers'

“Not all law enforcement field work is this glamorous, but we would love for you to join the team where you can have the experience of a lifetime," the New Mexico Department of Game & Fish wrote.