Alligator found in NYC park with swallowed bathtub stopper dies, zoo says
“This was a tragic case of animal abuse," the Bronx Zoo said of the alligator, which was found suffering from severe weight loss, anemia, and other conditions.
“This was a tragic case of animal abuse," the Bronx Zoo said of the alligator, which was found suffering from severe weight loss, anemia, and other conditions.
Children's cat-killing contest in New Zealand scrapped after backlash
Organizers behind an annual hunting competition had announced a new category for kids under 14 to kill feral cats as part of an effort to protect native species, according to reports.
Organizers behind an annual hunting competition had announced a new category for kids under 14 to kill feral cats as part of an effort to protect native species, according to reports.
Rare desert waterfalls still flowing a month after record snowfall awakened them
It's only the fourth time in 15 years the water has been strong enough to create the falls.
It's only the fourth time in 15 years the water has been strong enough to create the falls.
Arizona man arrested after baptizing himself naked in church fountain, court documents say
Officers found the suspect, identified as 20-year-old Jeremiah Sykes, who said he was baptizing himself naked in the fountain.
Officers found the suspect, identified as 20-year-old Jeremiah Sykes, who said he was baptizing himself naked in the fountain.
Taxidermy bird drones aim to assist, advance wildlife research
Researchers hope to expand what they learn from these taxidermy bird drones to improve fuel efficiency in aviation and possibly into assisting space exploration.
Researchers hope to expand what they learn from these taxidermy bird drones to improve fuel efficiency in aviation and possibly into assisting space exploration.
Pennsylvania police department offering bag of Doritos to 'check your product' on 4/20
People who turn in their dealers can also claim a free family-size bag of Doritos, according to the department.
People who turn in their dealers can also claim a free family-size bag of Doritos, according to the department.
Washington State middle school blasted for 'highly vile' licking game between staff and students
A Washington state middle school hosted a licking competition between students and staff, prompting outcry from parents.
A Washington state middle school hosted a licking competition between students and staff, prompting outcry from parents.
Wreckage of 2 boats that sank during terrible storm 100 years ago discovered in Lake Superior
The boats encountered a storm with howling winds, snow squalls and punishing waves. Both vessels and the 28 people on board were lost to the dark waters of Lake Superior for more than a century.
The boats encountered a storm with howling winds, snow squalls and punishing waves. Both vessels and the 28 people on board were lost to the dark waters of Lake Superior for more than a century.
Child, family members shot after basketball rolls into neighbor's yard: reports
“He came out with a gun, he started shooting,” the 6-year-old girl told a local news outlet. "Hope my daddy is OK."
“He came out with a gun, he started shooting,” the 6-year-old girl told a local news outlet. "Hope my daddy is OK."
Bobcat rescued from Toyota in Wisconsin
A bobcat trapped in a Toyota has quite a tale after being rescued in Wisconsin.
A bobcat trapped in a Toyota has quite a tale after being rescued in Wisconsin.
Jurassic jackpot: Entire T. rex dinosaur skeleton found in US auctions for $6.2 million
TRX-293 Trinity, as the skeleton is known, consists of nearly 300 bones found in two U.S. states.
TRX-293 Trinity, as the skeleton is known, consists of nearly 300 bones found in two U.S. states.
Biologists invent new microscope inspired by scallops’ eyes to more effectively study organs
The microscope can image samples in any type of liquid, making it a new and more cost-effective approach for researchers studying organs and diagnosing diseases.
The microscope can image samples in any type of liquid, making it a new and more cost-effective approach for researchers studying organs and diagnosing diseases.
Brooklyn woman sentenced for cheesecake poisoning of lookalike
A 47-year-old woman will spend more than 20 years behind bars for a bizarre identity-theft plot. Her weapon of choice was cheesecake laced with a powerful Russian sedative.
A 47-year-old woman will spend more than 20 years behind bars for a bizarre identity-theft plot. Her weapon of choice was cheesecake laced with a powerful Russian sedative.
So many questions: How did car land on 2-story roof in Northern California?
The internet was brimming with questions after a white Subaru Outback landed on the second-story roof of a home in Northern California.
The internet was brimming with questions after a white Subaru Outback landed on the second-story roof of a home in Northern California.
Toddler crawls through White House fence
A toddler on Tuesday earned the title of one of the tiniest White House intruders after he squeezed through the metal fencing on the north side of the executive mansion.
A toddler on Tuesday earned the title of one of the tiniest White House intruders after he squeezed through the metal fencing on the north side of the executive mansion.
BTS’ J-Hope becomes 2nd member of K-pop band to join South Korean army
J-Hope entered a South Korean boot camp Tuesday to start his 18-month compulsory military service. Jin, the oldest BTS member at 30, entered the army in December.
J-Hope entered a South Korean boot camp Tuesday to start his 18-month compulsory military service. Jin, the oldest BTS member at 30, entered the army in December.
Police: Mississippi man hides gun in Taco Bell quesadilla during traffic stop
A man in Mississippi thought he could get away with hiding a gun in his Taco Bell quesadilla during a traffic stop. Needless to say, it didn't end well for him or his meal.
A man in Mississippi thought he could get away with hiding a gun in his Taco Bell quesadilla during a traffic stop. Needless to say, it didn't end well for him or his meal.
Teen gets trapped in claw machine in attempted theft
First responders treated the teenager before he was turned over to his guardian.
First responders treated the teenager before he was turned over to his guardian.
Watch: 1,000-year-old canoe pulled from North Carolina lake
A group of 13-year-old boys stumbled upon the ancient, 28-foot canoe while wading in Lake Waccamaw in the summer of 2021.
A group of 13-year-old boys stumbled upon the ancient, 28-foot canoe while wading in Lake Waccamaw in the summer of 2021.
Texas wildlife agents weigh in after mystery animal in photo goes viral
Texas park rangers were scratching their heads as they tried to identify the elusive creature.
Texas park rangers were scratching their heads as they tried to identify the elusive creature.