Slithery milestone: 5,000 pythons captured in Florida Everglades

Florida hit another new milestone this week — 5,000 Burmese pythons have been captured in the Everglades since the state started paying hunters to track them down in 2017.

Young alligator takes a stroll on South Carolina beach

Pawleys Island police reported an “unusual visitor to the beach” on July 28, in the shape of a juvenile alligator taking a stroll across the sand.

Tuba player performs for San Antonio Zoo hippos

The San Antonio Zoo shared a heartwarming video of a talented tuba player performing for their hippos.

Mote scientists join expedition to investigate gulf's mysterious 'blue holes'

For decades, blue holes have been a sort of sea legend, places that fishermen know hold abundant fish and where scuba divers have gone to explore. A Mote Marine team is among those hoping to learn more about these mysteries.

Red-winged blackbird photographed hitching a ride on bald eagle’s back

New York wildlife officials shared a rare photograph Monday of a red-winged blackbird hitching a ride on the back of a hunting bald eagle.

Butterfly Encounter lands at the Chattahoochee Nature Center

Reservations are required and masks are abundant, but staffers at the Chattahoochee Nature Center say their popular Butterfly Encounter will provide the same magical experience for visitors this year.

Elephant helps struggling calf scale roadside barrier in India

A trio of elephants on the move in India met an obstacle in the shape of a roadside barrier that was too tall for the smallest of them. Luckily, a helping trunk was soon at hand.

Woman finds dozens of snakes in apartment after building renovations

The snakes started appearing in early June when crews removed balconies at the complex and left a hole leading into her residence.