Watch: Bear's hilarious attempt to pry open a trash can
The bear tips the can, rotates it, pushes it, and climbs on top of it in a desperate - yet entertaining - attempt to get it open.
Bison boils to death in Yellowstone hot spring
A bison was being photographed wandering around the hot spring’s edge when it reportedly stumbled into the scalding water and couldn’t get out.
Ticks spread to new regions across America, bringing dangerous diseases
Lyme disease plus alpha-gal syndrome and tick paralysis pose serious health risks, say experts. Here's what to know.
Where did all the fireflies go? It's not too late to help them
Light pollution, reduced habitat and pesticides can impact the lightning bug populations in your neighborhood.
Giant jellyfish as wide as beach umbrella found lurking off New England coast
Known as a Lion’s Mane Jellyfish, the animal is a member of the largest jellyfish species in the world, according to the Smithsonian.
Boa constrictor found hiding under drive-thru window at North Carolina restaurant
A trip to a McDonald's ended in a large exotic snake being removed from the drive-thru over the weekend in North Carolina.
Hilton Head sees 2nd shark attack in one week amid busy summer vacation season
Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue treated victim with leg lacerations at Coligny Beach Park just days after similar incident.
Map: Here's where the most shark attacks have happened
A popular beach in Florida has been deemed the “shark bite capital of the world.”
DeKalb Fire crews rescue fawn stuck in mud at Henderson Mill Park
A call for a person trapped in the mud at Henderson Mill Park turned out to be something else entirely—a young deer in distress.
Plastic lid finally removed from bear's neck after 2 years
Wildlife experts finally were able to trap a black bear and remove a large lid that was stuck around his neck for two years.
Dog comes face-to-face with bear inside Monrovia home
A homeowner got quite the surprise when security footage captured a bear inside her Monrovia home.
Alligator found outside Virginia motel room escorted away by Fairfax County Police
Fairfax County Police removed an alligator from outside a Virginia motel early Monday after a caller reported spotting the reptile near their room.
See it: Angler shatters Idaho state record with unforgettable catch
An Idaho man made the catch of a lifetime when he caught a grass carp weighing nearly 70 pounds, officials announced this week.
Cicadas blamed for crash that left car on its side
An Ohio police department is warning people to leave their car windows up after cicadas invaded a car and caused a crash.
‘Jaws’ was fiction; this was the terrifying true story
Fifty years since the release of “Jaws," this look back at the 1916 Jersey Shore shark attacks explores how a string of real-life deaths helped inspire the novel and film that redefined the summer blockbuster and reshaped public perception of sharks.
Tribute to famous Peachtree City alligator, Flat Creek Floyd
Peachtree City will host a public tribute to Flat Creek Floyd, the city’s iconic alligator, on Friday, June 13 at 5 p.m. at City Hall, featuring children’s artwork, donation opportunities, and commemorative t-shirts.
See it: Shark falls out of sky on unsuspecting disc golfers in South Carolina
The unexpected disc golf hazard was actually a bird's lost lunch.
Yellowstone tourist gored after approaching bison, rangers say
It's the second time a person has been injured by a bison in Yellowstone National Park this year.
Mama bear, cubs make themselves at home on South Carolina deck, raid bird feeder
A family in South Carolina captured the bird seed heist on video.
Flat Creek Floyd, Peachtree City's famous alligator, dies after being hit by car
Flat Creek Floyd, Peachtree City's famous alligator, has died after he was hit by a car early Friday morning.