Texas trophy: Man hooks 300-pound alligator gar outside Houston
'When I saw the size of his head, I realized he might be pushing 8 feet,' angler Payton Moore says
'When I saw the size of his head, I realized he might be pushing 8 feet,' angler Payton Moore says
Record-breaking sunfish caught in Georgia’s Satilla River
Wildlife officials say a redbreast sunfish caught in south Georgia breaks a 24-year-old state record.
Wildlife officials say a redbreast sunfish caught in south Georgia breaks a 24-year-old state record.
US Army identifies Florida soldier killed in Alaska bear attack
The US Army identified the soldier who was mauled to death by a bear in Alaska as 30-year-old Staff Sgt. Seth Michael Plant of St. Augustine, Florida.
The US Army identified the soldier who was mauled to death by a bear in Alaska as 30-year-old Staff Sgt. Seth Michael Plant of St. Augustine, Florida.
Baby giraffe at San Diego Zoo fitted with braces after being born with limb condition
The calf was born on Feb. 1 with her front limb bending the wrong way. Staff feared she could die if they didn’t immediately correct the condition.
The calf was born on Feb. 1 with her front limb bending the wrong way. Staff feared she could die if they didn’t immediately correct the condition.
Watch: Massive gator blocks Odessa home's front door
An alligator was found guarding the front porch of a home in Odessa on Wednesday.
An alligator was found guarding the front porch of a home in Odessa on Wednesday.
Here’s why doctors across the US are prescribing a day in nature for good health
On an intuitive level, connecting with nature makes sense. Humans evolved in an open, natural environment and removing us from this environment could have a negative effect on our health. But what does the research say?
On an intuitive level, connecting with nature makes sense. Humans evolved in an open, natural environment and removing us from this environment could have a negative effect on our health. But what does the research say?
2 sperm whales die within one week in Florida Keys
A sperm whale calf died after beaching itself in the northern Florida Keys last week. Six days later, an emaciated adult whale was found beached near Key West. A necropsy determined the calf likely died after becoming separated from its mother.
A sperm whale calf died after beaching itself in the northern Florida Keys last week. Six days later, an emaciated adult whale was found beached near Key West. A necropsy determined the calf likely died after becoming separated from its mother.
International convention in Atlanta focuses on connecting kids to nature
Leaders from around the world are gathered in Downtown Atlanta this week, discussing new ways to create access to the outdoors for children and families.
Leaders from around the world are gathered in Downtown Atlanta this week, discussing new ways to create access to the outdoors for children and families.
'One-in-a-million' yellow cardinal spotted in Florida
Experts say while there are millions of red cardinals, there are only 10-15 yellow cardinals in North America.
Experts say while there are millions of red cardinals, there are only 10-15 yellow cardinals in North America.
New camellia variety discovered at Kennesaw’s Smith-Gilbert Gardens
A camellia by any other name is still a camellia ... but a new variety blooming at Kennesaw's Smith-Gilbert Gardens still needs its own moniker.
A camellia by any other name is still a camellia ... but a new variety blooming at Kennesaw's Smith-Gilbert Gardens still needs its own moniker.
Detroit Zoo officials worry raptor may have snatched missing baby wallaby
"This has never happened before here," said Scott Carter, the Chief Life Science Officer with the Detroit Zoological Society.
"This has never happened before here," said Scott Carter, the Chief Life Science Officer with the Detroit Zoological Society.
Lovebug season: When the most annoying couple of all time returns
Temperatures heating up in the South in April and May provide the queue for lovebugs to take to the air and find a mate at their favorite date night spots: highways.
Temperatures heating up in the South in April and May provide the queue for lovebugs to take to the air and find a mate at their favorite date night spots: highways.
Use extra vigilance around wildlife in springtime
We talk to a wildlife biologist about things to keep in mind to keep yourself and your home safe this time of year.
We talk to a wildlife biologist about things to keep in mind to keep yourself and your home safe this time of year.
Dead shark gutted and hung at Florida high school; investigation underway, officials say
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating after a dead shark was apparently gutted and hung in the courtyard of a Florida high school.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating after a dead shark was apparently gutted and hung in the courtyard of a Florida high school.
Florida couple, dog bear-ly escape black bear having 'a bad day'
A Ring camera captured a couple’s mad dash to the house, along with their tiny dog, in order to narrowly escape a charging black bear in Florida.
A Ring camera captured a couple’s mad dash to the house, along with their tiny dog, in order to narrowly escape a charging black bear in Florida.
Search underway for 'extremely dangerous' coyote that attacked Dallas 2-year-old
A 2-year-old child is in critical condition at the hospital after being attacked by a coyote in Dallas. Game wardens are now actively searching for the animal. The coyote is considered extremely dangerous.
A 2-year-old child is in critical condition at the hospital after being attacked by a coyote in Dallas. Game wardens are now actively searching for the animal. The coyote is considered extremely dangerous.
25 flamingos killed by wild fox at Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Smithsonian National Zoo officials say 25 American flamingos and a pintail duck were killed by a wild fox that entered the Zoo's outdoor flamingo habitat Monday.
Smithsonian National Zoo officials say 25 American flamingos and a pintail duck were killed by a wild fox that entered the Zoo's outdoor flamingo habitat Monday.
River otter spotted in Detroit River may be 1st sighting in 100 years
“I thought it was a mink or a muskrat, something I'll normally see in the river,” said Ste Marie. “But as it got closer, it was too big to be one of those.”
“I thought it was a mink or a muskrat, something I'll normally see in the river,” said Ste Marie. “But as it got closer, it was too big to be one of those.”
Soil Festival highlights food journey from planting to plating
A festival happening in Atlanta this Saturday celebrates something nobody could live without: soil!
A festival happening in Atlanta this Saturday celebrates something nobody could live without: soil!
Ducklings rescued from storm drain by Arizona fire department and reunited with their mother
A crew with an Arizona fire and medical department saved the lives of ducklings who became stuck in a storm drain. We have the moments of their rescue and being reunited in the water with their mother.
A crew with an Arizona fire and medical department saved the lives of ducklings who became stuck in a storm drain. We have the moments of their rescue and being reunited in the water with their mother.