Indictment accuses 12 of illegally trading shark fins, drugs

Indictment accuses 12 of illegally trading shark fins, drugs

Federal authorities said Thursday that they have charged 12 people and seized nearly $8 million in cash, jewels and precious metals after disrupting a criminal enterprise that dealt drugs and sold illegally harvested shark fins to buyers overseas.

Federal authorities said Thursday that they have charged 12 people and seized nearly $8 million in cash, jewels and precious metals after disrupting a criminal enterprise that dealt drugs and sold illegally harvested shark fins to buyers overseas.

You’ll love hiking through this Atlanta hidden gem

You’ll love hiking through this Atlanta hidden gem

In the mood for a nature walk? Atlanta's Blue Heron Nature Preserve is filled with unique plants, abundant wildlife, and features a recently-completed three-mile trail.

In the mood for a nature walk? Atlanta's Blue Heron Nature Preserve is filled with unique plants, abundant wildlife, and features a recently-completed three-mile trail.

Lifelong angler snags 70-pound catfish to set new Florida record

Lifelong angler snags 70-pound catfish to set new Florida record

A Panhandle man says he was in the “right place at the right time” to reel in the biggest flathead catfish ever caught in the state.

A Panhandle man says he was in the “right place at the right time” to reel in the biggest flathead catfish ever caught in the state.

U.S. Coast Guard shoots shark to protect swimmers, video shows

U.S. Coast Guard shoots shark to protect swimmers, video shows

A U.S. Coast Guard crew had a frightening encounter with a shark earlier this week as they were taking a refreshing dip in the Pacific.

A U.S. Coast Guard crew had a frightening encounter with a shark earlier this week as they were taking a refreshing dip in the Pacific.

Fate of California condors unknown after sanctuary burns

Fate of California condors unknown after sanctuary burns

A blaze began last Wednesday in Los Padres National Forest northwest of Los Angeles. By Friday, it had destroyed the 80-acre sanctuary in Big Sur that since 1997 has been used to release captive-bred condors into the wild.

A blaze began last Wednesday in Los Padres National Forest northwest of Los Angeles. By Friday, it had destroyed the 80-acre sanctuary in Big Sur that since 1997 has been used to release captive-bred condors into the wild.

Man charged with shooting protected elephant seal on California beach

Man charged with shooting protected elephant seal on California beach

A 30-year-old-man was charged Tuesday with shooting and killing a protected northern elephant seal on a California beach, federal prosecutors said.

A 30-year-old-man was charged Tuesday with shooting and killing a protected northern elephant seal on a California beach, federal prosecutors said.

FWC researchers capture 100-pound alligator snapping turtle

FWC researchers capture 100-pound alligator snapping turtle

Researchers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission managed to capture a 100-pound alligator snapping turtle near Gainesville.

Researchers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission managed to capture a 100-pound alligator snapping turtle near Gainesville.

Mama bear carries 3 cubs on her back to swim across Wisconsin lake

Mama bear carries 3 cubs on her back to swim across Wisconsin lake

Boaters in Wisconsin watched in awe as a mama bear swam across a lake -- carrying her three cubs on her back the entire way.

Boaters in Wisconsin watched in awe as a mama bear swam across a lake -- carrying her three cubs on her back the entire way.

LNU Lightning Complex: Wildfire destroys homes in Vacaville, scorches more acres

LNU Lightning Complex: Wildfire destroys homes in Vacaville, scorches more acres

Known as the LNU Lightning Complex Fire, the biggest blaze of the group is the Hennessey Fire burning in Napa County. That particular fire has burned 105,000 acres and is  0% contained.

Known as the LNU Lightning Complex Fire, the biggest blaze of the group is the Hennessey Fire burning in Napa County. That particular fire has burned 105,000 acres and is  0% contained.

Adorable video shows manatee calf scratching itchy nose

Adorable video shows manatee calf scratching itchy nose

A snorkeling tour in Crystal River encountered a manatee calf who couldn't resist scratching its snout.

A snorkeling tour in Crystal River encountered a manatee calf who couldn't resist scratching its snout.

Bald eagle shows air superiority, sends drone into Lake Michigan

Bald eagle shows air superiority, sends drone into Lake Michigan

A bald eagle launched an aerial assault on a drone operated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy — known as EGLE — ripping off a propeller and sending the aircraft into Lake Michigan.

A bald eagle launched an aerial assault on a drone operated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy — known as EGLE — ripping off a propeller and sending the aircraft into Lake Michigan.

A bald eagle downed an EGLE drone, sending it into Lake Michigan

A bald eagle downed an EGLE drone, sending it into Lake Michigan

An Upper Peninsula bald eagle launched an airborne attack on a drone operated by a Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) pilot last month, tearing off a propeller and sending the aircraft to the bottom of Lake Michigan

An Upper Peninsula bald eagle launched an airborne attack on a drone operated by a Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) pilot last month, tearing off a propeller and sending the aircraft to the bottom of Lake Michigan