Large manta ray swims right up to paddleboarder off Indian Rocks Beach
Floridians are used to seeing a variety of wildlife in the Sunshine State, but we don't usually get this close of a view. A large manta ray swam right up to a paddleboarder off Indian Rocks Beach on Friday.
Black bear rips porch screen, takes a dip in Florida pool
A black bear ripped open a patio screen in Naples and made himself at home in the owner's pool.
Wildlife officials investigate possible drone crash into bald eagle nest in Fremont
Federal wildlife officials are examining evidence of a possible drone crash that might have hit a nest of two bald eagles in Fremont, possibly injuring the offspring.
Marine experts searching for entangled baby whale spotted on drone video
Marine mammal experts are attempting to relocate a baby whale that was seen off the Southern California coast entangled in what appears to be commercial fishing gear.
Colorado police save skunk with milkshake cup stuck on its head
A lucky skunk got some help from a police officer in Arvada, Colorado, after it got its head stuck in a milkshake cup.
Hundreds of thousands of bees invade Georgia home... again!
A Decatur homeowner is dealing with some unwanted tenants she can't seem to get rid of.
American honey is radioactive from nuclear bomb test in the 1950s, researchers say
Honey produced in the United States may contain trace amounts of radioactive fallout from nuclear and atomic tests that occurred more than 60 years ago, researchers say.
Alligator captured on bridge hours after cow wrangled on Houston-area freeway
An alligator was relocated from the Fred Hartman Bridge just a few hours after deputies wrangled a cow that was loose on I-10 in east Harris County.
Shark-scarred rare white dolphin needs its space, Clearwater marine biologists warn
A young white dolphin has been spotted swimming close to mom in Clearwater, getting attention on social media as well as out on the water. Now, Clearwater Marine Aquarium is appealing to the public to just let the animal be.
California firefighters release 1,000 small birds that were trapped in chimney
It looked like a scene out of a horror movie. A thousand small birds were trapped in a chimney of a house in Santa Barbara County.
Lyme disease-carrying ticks found near beaches at equal rates as wooded areas, study says
A study found that Lyme disease-carrying ticks in Northern California, more commonly associated with wooded habitats, were just as abundant in coastal areas.
Metro Atlanta biologist leads nature hikes for kids
Anne Marie Hoffman wanted to share her love of the outdoors with others. The result? A unique experience for kids and their families called Tyke Hike.
Treasure Island installs sea turtle-friendly lights in time for hatchling season
This weekend marks the start of sea turtle nesting season along the beaches in the Sunshine State. Thanks to new lights being installed in Treasure Island, hatchlings should have an easier time finding their way around the beach in Pinellas County.
Bobcat attacks woman, husband throws it across yard in viral video
The video has been viewed on Twitter over 12 million times.
Seagull hitches ride on sunfish off California coast
Whale watchers caught video of a seagull hitching a ride on a sunbathing sunfish off the coast of California.
Downtown Atlanta campus truly a 'hive' of activity
You already knew Georgia World Congress Center and its surrounding campus stay busy -- but you didn't know there was this much work going on!
Invasive jumping worms that 'thrash wildly' when handled reported in several US states
Jumping worms are native to East Asia, but they have been sold in the U.S. as fishing bait and are now deemed highly invasive, expert say.
Alligator takes a stroll through Publix parking lot in Florida
Alligators are a common sight in Florida, but it still took one man by surprise to see a large gator taking an early morning stroll outside of a Publix.
Giant manta ray spotted near St. Petersburg
The giant manta ray is the largest ray in the world -- and one of them was spotted just 50 feet away from the shores of St. Petersburg.
Video shows manatee giving birth to calf in Siesta Key canal
Bystanders saw a manatee in a Siesta Key canal that appeared to be in distress -- only to soon realize she was actually giving birth.



















