Florida woman finds gator hissing by door inside garage

A Florida woman is reminding others to keep their garage doors closed after an alligator snuck into hers.

Mount Etna lights up Sicily's night sky with 6th eruption in 8 days

Etna erupted for the sixth time in eight days on February 24, according to local media, with footage from the area showing lava fountains shooting 500 meters into the air.

Hunters, trappers blow past Wisconsin's wolf kill target

The Department of Natural Resources reported at midday Wednesday that 162 wolves had been killed, which was 43 more than the state's target of 119.

Wisconsin DNR closes Upriver Lakes sturgeon spearing season

Upriver Lakes spearers with unfilled tags can no longer harvest sturgeon. The Lake Winnegabo harvest will continue until those caps are reached.

Appeals court denies Wisconsin DNR request to stop wolf hunt

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals on Friday dismissed a Department of Natural Resources request to stop the wolf hunt, which is scheduled to begin next week.

More than 4,500 cold-stunned sea turtles rescued from frigid Texas waters

Volunteers in South Texas raced to save roughly 4,500 cold-stunned sea turtles this week threatened by severe winter weather, and SpaceX stepped in to help in the rescue effort.

FWC looking for tips regarding scalped pelicans near Skyway pier

Rescue groups say someone is deliberately scalping pelicans by the Skyway fishing pier, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the crime.

Cow attacks people in hospital waiting room

A cow on the loose ran into a hospital waiting room and attacked people waiting to see the doctor.

Female polar bear killed by male bear at Detroit Zoo during breeding

According to a release, 20-year-old Anana died when 16-year-old male Nuka was attempting to breed her. According to Detroit Zoological Society Chief Life Sciences Officer Scott Carter, the two bears had lived together without incident in 2020. 

Zolfo Springs cousins wrangle 300-pound, 16-foot Burmese python on family property

Aaron Brown was driving when he spotted something on his family's property that required a second look. It turned out to be a 16-foot Burmese python with 100 eggs inside. 

It's twins! Detroit Zoo announces birth of 2 polar bear cubs

An 8-year-old polar bear named, Suka, has successfully given birth to two cubs, though one is being raised by humans after early health issues, the Detroit Zoo announced in a recent press release.

Brood X: Billions of cicadas set to emerge in eastern US after 17 years

Brood X, the largest and most widespread brood of cicadas in the U.S., is set to emerge from the ground this spring after 17 years.

Wisconsin DNR resists starting wolf hunt immediately

State Department of Natural Resources officials pushed back Friday against Republican legislators seeking to immediately implement a wolf season, saying a hunt is already scheduled for November and they need time to gather input and set quotas.

Wisconsin GOP lawmakers seek immediate wolf hunt approval

The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet virtually on Friday for a special meeting to discuss the next steps for establishing a wolf hunt in the state.

Gorillas test positive for coronavirus at San Diego park

Eight gorillas that live together at the San Diego Safari Park are believed to have the coronavirus.

Graphic: Reward offered in cases of slashed California pelicans

International Bird Rescue posted the reward after four pelicans with identical, severe injuries were brought in for care.

Wisconsin DNR confirms case of CWD in Washington County deer

As required by law, the DNR will enact a baiting and feeding ban in Ozaukee County and renew a ban in Washington County.

'Savage' heron eats juvenile alligator on Lake Apopka

A Florida wildlife photographer answered a question no one thought to ask -- until they saw her photos.

Wisconsin wolf hunt season to return November 2021

Wisconsin will resume its wolf season next November after the animal is dropped from the federal endangered species list, the state announced Friday.