Elephant tusk DNA helps crack down on poaching

A new study suggests that as few as three major criminal groups are responsible for smuggling the vast majority of elephant ivory tusks out of Africa.

Wild hogs plowing through Clermont neighborhood

A wild hog problem is causing a nuisance in a Clermont neighborhood. For the last two years, the animals have been pushed out of their habitat by new development and into the Magnolia Bay community. The residents are doing everything they can to keep the pigs out.

Video captures flock of birds suddenly falling from the sky in Mexico

A flock of yellow-headed blackbirds suddenly dropped from the sky on a street in Mexico, but the reason behind the mysterious fall remains unclear.

Alligator found in back of wanted felon's car during traffic stop

According to police, Watson said the alligator belonged to a friend of his, "however that person was arrested a week ago, so he has been caring for it since."

Koalas listed as endangered species in parts of Australia

Koalas inhabiting the states of New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory will be listed as endangered, according to the Australian Government.

Incurable parasite found in Cuban tree frog
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University of Florida researchers report that the rat lungworm parasite, which can cause deadly disease in humans and in animals, has been found in a new host in Florida with its discovery in Cuban treefrogs, an invasive species.

California man arrested with live alligator in his car

As police in California arrested a wanted felon, he told officers he had a live alligator in his car -- but it wasn't his gator. He said the reptile belonged to a friend who had also just gotten arrested, so he was taking care of it in the meantime.

Crocodile with tire stuck around neck for 6 years is finally freed

A wild crocodile with a motorcycle tire stuck around its neck since 2016 has finally been freed thanks to an Indonesian bird catcher’s tireless effort.

6-foot-shark found washed up on North Carolina beach

Dana Rose spoke with Fox News Digital about finding the animal while visiting Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

Hundreds of dolphins ‘stampede’ off Southern California coast

Passengers on a whale-watching trip were treated to a spectacular show after hundreds of dolphins jumped out of the water and took off at a high rate of speed in what’s known as “stampeding.”

Hunter kills 900-pound alligator blamed in disappearance of livestock near Florida lake

A professional hunter said he killed the culprit responsible for the sudden disappearance of livestock on a South Florida property: a massive alligator over 13 feet long and weighing in at a hulking 905 pounds.

Residents in Volusia community worry about increase in bear encounters

Neighbors in an Orange City community say they’re being terrorized by bears on a daily basis. Some people are worried for their safety in their own yards, saying the bears live in a wooded area right across the street.

Snowbird shark: 11-foot great white pings off South Florida coast

An 11-foot, 807-pound great white shark named Sable has decided to come south for the winter. She is pinging along Florida's coast and is expected to swim into the Gulf of Mexico soon.