Body of missing hiker recovered from tallest mountain in Lower 48 after storms stall efforts
The body of a missing hiker was recovered on Mount Whitney, the tallest mountain in the Lower 48, by a helicopter rescue team, the Inyo County Sheriff's Office said Monday.
The body of a missing hiker was recovered on Mount Whitney, the tallest mountain in the Lower 48, by a helicopter rescue team, the Inyo County Sheriff's Office said Monday.
Manatee with lost flipper thriving at SeaWorld Orlando: 'A second chance'
A severely injured manatee named "Southpaw" is swimming and recovering at SeaWorld Orlando after a tangled crab trap forced veterinary teams to amputate her right flipper.
A severely injured manatee named "Southpaw" is swimming and recovering at SeaWorld Orlando after a tangled crab trap forced veterinary teams to amputate her right flipper.
Miniature T. rex relative sells for $47.3 million at auction
A rare Nanotyrannus skeleton known as “Jodi" sold for $47.3 million at auction in New York City, making it the second-most expensive set of dinosaur bones ever sold.
A rare Nanotyrannus skeleton known as “Jodi" sold for $47.3 million at auction in New York City, making it the second-most expensive set of dinosaur bones ever sold.
Watch: Deer seen crashing through apartment window in Wisconsin
Two Appleton, Wisconsin, police officers were unfazed as a deer crashed through the window of an apartment while no one was home.
Two Appleton, Wisconsin, police officers were unfazed as a deer crashed through the window of an apartment while no one was home.
Orphaned baby walrus in Alaska flown 4,800 miles to new home in Florida
A young, orphaned Pacific walrus found on a remote beach in northern Alaska has been rescued and brought more than 4,000 miles to Florida, where it's receiving care at SeaWorld Orlando.
A young, orphaned Pacific walrus found on a remote beach in northern Alaska has been rescued and brought more than 4,000 miles to Florida, where it's receiving care at SeaWorld Orlando.
Dead hammerhead on Indian Harbour Beach points to alarming ocean trend
Researchers are trying to figure out why dead sharks keep washing ashore along Florida's east coast, including a hammerhead that recently turned up on Indian Harbour Beach. Sharks as a whole are struggling to survive and facing extinction if their numbers keep dwindling.
Researchers are trying to figure out why dead sharks keep washing ashore along Florida's east coast, including a hammerhead that recently turned up on Indian Harbour Beach. Sharks as a whole are struggling to survive and facing extinction if their numbers keep dwindling.
Young, rescued manatee to continue her rehab journey at EPCOT
Disney welcomed a new manatee to At The Seas with Nemo & Friends at its EPCOT location last week.
Disney welcomed a new manatee to At The Seas with Nemo & Friends at its EPCOT location last week.
Peacocks spark neighborhood dispute over property damage in Casselberry
Residents of the Lost Lake subdivision are asking city officials to reconsider an ordinance protecting peacocks, saying the birds are damaging property and creating a nuisance.
Residents of the Lost Lake subdivision are asking city officials to reconsider an ordinance protecting peacocks, saying the birds are damaging property and creating a nuisance.
Rare blue alligator named Julius joins Gatorland in Central Florida
A rare, blue-colored alligator has a new home at Gatorland after trappers captured the 9-foot reptile in Osceola County.
A rare, blue-colored alligator has a new home at Gatorland after trappers captured the 9-foot reptile in Osceola County.
FWC: 36,000 invasive Lion fish removed during Florida's 2026 challenge
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) reported its newest record of lionfish removal, with over 36,000 lionfish captured from Florida's waters.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) reported its newest record of lionfish removal, with over 36,000 lionfish captured from Florida's waters.
Report: Florida man killed by alligator was posing for photo with fish when gator attacked
A 71-year-old fisherman was attempting to take a photo of himself and a fish when a large alligator came out of the water, bit his leg, and pulled him into the pond, where he drowned, according to the Orange County Medical Examiner's investigator report.
A 71-year-old fisherman was attempting to take a photo of himself and a fish when a large alligator came out of the water, bit his leg, and pulled him into the pond, where he drowned, according to the Orange County Medical Examiner's investigator report.
Invasive hairy ants are on the move: What to watch for
Invasive, hairy ants are spreading across the Southeast U.S., creating “super colonies” with millions of critters and costing millions of dollars in damages along the way.
Invasive, hairy ants are spreading across the Southeast U.S., creating “super colonies” with millions of critters and costing millions of dollars in damages along the way.
4 rescued manatees return to Florida to be released into the wild
Four rescued manatees have been transported from Ohio to Florida, where they will continue to be rehabilitated with the ultimate goal of releasing them back into the wild.
Four rescued manatees have been transported from Ohio to Florida, where they will continue to be rehabilitated with the ultimate goal of releasing them back into the wild.
Tiger that killed man at wildlife park will not be euthanized, officials say
A tiger named Altai that attacked and killed a man who entered its enclosure will not be euthanized, the park said Sunday.
A tiger named Altai that attacked and killed a man who entered its enclosure will not be euthanized, the park said Sunday.
Man dies after entering tiger enclosure at wildlife park
A man died Saturday after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park and being attacked, authorities said.
A man died Saturday after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park and being attacked, authorities said.
Former Chicago Bears head coach, football icon Mike Ditka dies
Chicago Bears legend Mike Ditka, one of the greatest players and coaches in NFL history, has died. He was 86.
Chicago Bears legend Mike Ditka, one of the greatest players and coaches in NFL history, has died. He was 86.
844-pound alligator named 'Snaggletooth' killed after years-long hunt
A hunter captured a massive alligator in South Carolina ending a persistent four-year pursuit of the reptile.
A hunter captured a massive alligator in South Carolina ending a persistent four-year pursuit of the reptile.
Exotic animals found abandoned in box truck; driver arrested, police say
The owner of a small, traveling circus-style sideshow in Florida has been arrested after several animals were found locked in cages and left alone inside a disabled box truck, according to the New Smyrna Beach Police Department.
The owner of a small, traveling circus-style sideshow in Florida has been arrested after several animals were found locked in cages and left alone inside a disabled box truck, according to the New Smyrna Beach Police Department.
Dozens of suspected invasive Cuban treefrogs appear outside Orlando homes after days of rain
An Orlando woman said she was surprised to find dozens of frogs covering the outside of her home following several days of rain.
An Orlando woman said she was surprised to find dozens of frogs covering the outside of her home following several days of rain.
Scientists discover 57 new marine species lurking in the depths of the South Atlantic
A group of scientists in Argentina discovered dozens of new species in the South Atlantic Ocean, shedding new light on one of the world’s most biologically dynamic regions.
A group of scientists in Argentina discovered dozens of new species in the South Atlantic Ocean, shedding new light on one of the world’s most biologically dynamic regions.