2 shark attacks in a week off Long Island amplifies safety concerns
Beaches on Long Island, in New York, are on heightened alert after officials say a shark bit a lifeguard who was playing a shark bite victim in a training drill.
Beaches on Long Island, in New York, are on heightened alert after officials say a shark bit a lifeguard who was playing a shark bite victim in a training drill.
'Look before you sit': South Florida woman finds green iguana hiding in her toilet
Reptiles are common in Florida, but one South Florida woman received an unexpected visitor…inside her toilet – a large iguana.
Reptiles are common in Florida, but one South Florida woman received an unexpected visitor…inside her toilet – a large iguana.
Alligator found in Kenosha, 'Chomper' returned to his home
Gator on the loose! Kenosha police found an alligator roaming a neighborhood Tuesday, the second gator that's been found in southeast Wisconsin in July.
Gator on the loose! Kenosha police found an alligator roaming a neighborhood Tuesday, the second gator that's been found in southeast Wisconsin in July.
‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ catch: Tennessee teen reels in rare white catfish
“Most anglers fish their entire lives and never see one. I am 67 years old, have boated literally tens of thousands of catfish over the years and it was the first I'd ever seen in person,” the boat's captain said.
“Most anglers fish their entire lives and never see one. I am 67 years old, have boated literally tens of thousands of catfish over the years and it was the first I'd ever seen in person,” the boat's captain said.
Snake slithers on woman's windshield as she drives on Kansas highway
A woman in Kansas says she got the scare of her life when a snake began slithering on her windshield as she was driving on a highway.
A woman in Kansas says she got the scare of her life when a snake began slithering on her windshield as she was driving on a highway.
Body of humpback whale washes up in Cape May County
A dead humpback whale was found close to shore in Cape May County on Sunday, prompting a response from local and state emergency crews.
A dead humpback whale was found close to shore in Cape May County on Sunday, prompting a response from local and state emergency crews.
It's so hot in Tennessee that the birds are panting like dogs
How hot is it in the South? It's so hot that the birds are panting.
How hot is it in the South? It's so hot that the birds are panting.
Alligator's owner comes forward; reptile to be sent to sanctuary
J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue said someone claiming to be the owner of the alligator found in a Fond du Lac County lake has come forward.
J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue said someone claiming to be the owner of the alligator found in a Fond du Lac County lake has come forward.
Alligator netted in Wisconsin lake; search on for reptile's owner
A nearly two-foot-long American alligator was found in Long Lake in Fond du Lac County. Now, officials are seeking to find the owners of the reptile.
A nearly two-foot-long American alligator was found in Long Lake in Fond du Lac County. Now, officials are seeking to find the owners of the reptile.
Shark attack on Florida beach seriously injures teen girl
A family member reportedly jumped in the water and “beat the shark” until the girl was freed.
A family member reportedly jumped in the water and “beat the shark” until the girl was freed.
Cape Cod residents warned of great white shark migration headed their way
One local beach temporarily closed due to a sighting.
One local beach temporarily closed due to a sighting.
Snow leopard euthanized, Milwaukee County Zoo officials say
The Milwaukee County Zoo revealed on Wednesday, June 29 that one of its snow leopards, Asa, was humanely euthanized last Friday, June 24.
The Milwaukee County Zoo revealed on Wednesday, June 29 that one of its snow leopards, Asa, was humanely euthanized last Friday, June 24.
DNR: Michigan man tells officer he drove around drunk shooting deer to relieve frustration
A Michigan man is accused of shooting deer from his truck while drunk because it helped him relieve frustration. He is also accused of spearing snapping turtles.
A Michigan man is accused of shooting deer from his truck while drunk because it helped him relieve frustration. He is also accused of spearing snapping turtles.
Bison gores man near Old Faithful at Yellowstone National Park, officials say
It was Yellowstone’s second reported incident this year of a visitor getting too close to the animal, and the bison “responding to the perceived threat,” officials said.
It was Yellowstone’s second reported incident this year of a visitor getting too close to the animal, and the bison “responding to the perceived threat,” officials said.
WATCH: Man fights off charging crocodile with frying pan, video goes viral
"[The owner] was worried about our safety, so he grabbed the frypan to shoo the croc away," Shane Chambers said.
"[The owner] was worried about our safety, so he grabbed the frypan to shoo the croc away," Shane Chambers said.
Bear hit in Hale Interchange, dies
A black bear estimated to be 250 pounds-plus was struck and killed by a truck in the Hale Interchange Wednesday morning, June 22.
A black bear estimated to be 250 pounds-plus was struck and killed by a truck in the Hale Interchange Wednesday morning, June 22.
Sharks swimming closer to crowded beaches than previously thought, study says
"We were surprised to find that the sharks we tracked spent so much time near the lights and sounds of the busy city, often close to shore, no matter the time of day," the study author said.
"We were surprised to find that the sharks we tracked spent so much time near the lights and sounds of the busy city, often close to shore, no matter the time of day," the study author said.
Video: Franklin black bear sighting near 60th and Ryan
A black bear was captured on video in Franklin near 60th and Ryan. It is at least the fourth recent bear sighting in southeastern Wisconsin.
A black bear was captured on video in Franklin near 60th and Ryan. It is at least the fourth recent bear sighting in southeastern Wisconsin.
World's largest recorded freshwater fish: 660-pound stingray caught in Cambodia
Scientists say the giant stingray, measuring almost 13 feet from snout to tail, was caught in the Mekong River in Cambodia.
Scientists say the giant stingray, measuring almost 13 feet from snout to tail, was caught in the Mekong River in Cambodia.
Bear spotted near Elkhorn; no threat to human safety: DNR
At approximately 11 p.m. on Friday, June 17, DNR staff received multiple phone calls from State Patrol and the City of Elkhorn Police Department in regards to a bear that was sighted in a field on the outskirts of Elkhorn heading towards Kunes RV.
At approximately 11 p.m. on Friday, June 17, DNR staff received multiple phone calls from State Patrol and the City of Elkhorn Police Department in regards to a bear that was sighted in a field on the outskirts of Elkhorn heading towards Kunes RV.