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.
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.
Man saves drowning coyote pup, takes it on 10-day rafting trip
Now that’s one adorable first mate.
Now that’s one adorable first mate.
Alligator found tangled in soccer net at Braden River Middle School
An alligator had to be rescued after becoming tangled in a soccer net at Braden River Middle School Wednesday.
An alligator had to be rescued after becoming tangled in a soccer net at Braden River Middle School Wednesday.
Animal rescue organization warns of PPE risks to wildlife after gull found tangled in face mask
A gull was rescued after it was discovered with a disposable surgical face mask tangled around its legs in Chelmsford, England.
A gull was rescued after it was discovered with a disposable surgical face mask tangled around its legs in Chelmsford, England.
Bystanders makes sure baby sea turtle makes it safely to the water on Florida beach
A baby sea turtle made the long trek from its nest to the water -- and bystanders watched closely to make sure the little one made the trip safely.
A baby sea turtle made the long trek from its nest to the water -- and bystanders watched closely to make sure the little one made the trip safely.
'Colonel' the elephant takes a nap in pool at Texas zoo
Watch how he takes a breath!
Watch how he takes a breath!
'Hey buddy, there's a shark right there!': Off-duty police officer pulls boy away from shark
An off-duty Cocoa police officer pulled a boy away from a shark to safety. The incident was caught on camera.
An off-duty Cocoa police officer pulled a boy away from a shark to safety. The incident was caught on camera.
Little boy overwhelmed with emotion at first fish catch: 'First day of my whole life!'
A little boy's reaction to catching his first fish on Lake Champlain is warming hearts.
A little boy's reaction to catching his first fish on Lake Champlain is warming hearts.
Mongolian teen dies of bubonic plague after eating infected marmot
A 15-year-old Mongolian boy has died after eating a large rodent that was infected with the bubonic plague.
A 15-year-old Mongolian boy has died after eating a large rodent that was infected with the bubonic plague.
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.
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.
'World's deadliest cats' get first taste of meat at San Diego Zoo
Two tiny, but mighty, wild kittens recently enjoyed their first meaty meal at the San Diego Zoo.
Two tiny, but mighty, wild kittens recently enjoyed their first meaty meal at the San Diego Zoo.
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.
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.
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.
The snakes started appearing in early June when crews removed balconies at the complex and left a hole leading into her residence.
Turtle watchers find loggerhead stuck in massive hole on Anna Maria Island beach
Suzi Fox knew there was trouble the second she saw turtle tracks going one way up the beach, but none headed back to the water.
Suzi Fox knew there was trouble the second she saw turtle tracks going one way up the beach, but none headed back to the water.
Fisherman in India accidentally catches endangered dolphin, carries it to safety
When you catch an endangered animal, it’s only right to set it free.
When you catch an endangered animal, it’s only right to set it free.
'Cupid,' the 15-year-old giraffe, passes away at Florida's Lion Country Safari
Staff members at a Florida drive-through safari are mourning the loss of one of their wildlife friends.
Staff members at a Florida drive-through safari are mourning the loss of one of their wildlife friends.
More than a thousand starfish wash up on South Carolina beaches
Shannon Turbeville was walking the beach on Fripp Island on a Sunday evening when she stumbled upon a not-so-typical sight — more than 1,000 starfish cluttered the sand.
Shannon Turbeville was walking the beach on Fripp Island on a Sunday evening when she stumbled upon a not-so-typical sight — more than 1,000 starfish cluttered the sand.
Wisconsin family saves bear with plastic tub stuck on head
A Wisconsin family boating on a lake in Chippewa County saved a black bear swimming with its head stuck in a plastic container on Saturday, June 27.
A Wisconsin family boating on a lake in Chippewa County saved a black bear swimming with its head stuck in a plastic container on Saturday, June 27.
Deputies: Man smacked Zebra, posted to social media
Deputies in Troup County released two photos from a social media account that investigators show a young man smacking a zebra in the face.
Deputies in Troup County released two photos from a social media account that investigators show a young man smacking a zebra in the face.