‘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.
Southern governors demand local control over red snapper management, criticize federal oversight
Governors from Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina are requesting federal approval to manage red snapper.
Explore Panola Mountain State Park: A haven for outdoor enthusiasts near Atlanta
Panola Mountain State Park offers diverse outdoor activities, including biking, hiking, archery, and fishing.
Rabbit v. squirrel: The adorable showdown we've all been waiting for
A Texas woman did not expect the ruckus that ensued when a squirrel and a rabbit both had eyes on food she'd scattered about.
One of Big Bear’s bald eaglets has officially left the nest
Big Bear's beloved bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow, are a step closer to becoming empty nesters after one of their two female eaglets took her first flight from the nest.
Orphaned Bent Tree bear cubs find new home at Dahlonega preserve
Two orphaned bear cubs from the Bent Tree community have been safely relocated to the Chestatee Wildlife Preserve in Dahlonega after their mother was illegally shot by a resident.
Alligator with ball stuck in mouth spotted on NC golf course
An alligator showed up to tee time at a golf course in North Carolina with a soccer ball stuck in its mouth.
Bear crashes through Kentucky home's ceiling after climbing into attic
A family in Kentucky received an unusual wake-up call last week after a bear came crashing through the ceiling of their home and landed inside the kitchen.
Giant manta ray dives under Florida paddleboarder: 'Unbelievable'
A paddleboarder near Honeymoon Island, Florida, had a rare and thrilling encounter with a giant manta ray.
Florida fishing captain sentenced to 30 days, fined $51K for poisoning, shooting dolphins
Zackery Barfield, a fishing captain from Panama City, Florida, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined $51,000 for poisoning and shooting dolphins.
Tailless alligator seen waddling across road in Southern Louisiana
A tailless alligator was seen slowly waddling across a road in southern Louisiana on Monday, May 19, as onlookers watched in disbelief, footage shows.
Giant rat species captured on video for 1st time in Papua New Guinea
A newly released video shows the first-ever footage of the subalpine woolly rat, one of the world’s largest rodents, captured in Papua New Guinea.
Man who shot bear in Pickens County identified; cubs rescued
Sok Landy, 35, was cited for illegally killing a female black bear after a series of encounters outside his home along Oglethorpe Mountain Road.
Man charged in death of mother bear in Pickens County community
A North Georgia resident is facing charges for shooting a bear near his home in Pickens County.
Angler lands 68-pound dolphin fish, matching state record
Cade Quick tied Georgia's state saltwater fishing record for dolphin fish with a 68-pound, 9.28-ounce catch.