Giant rattlesnake caught in Polk County
A wildlife trapper said he captured a massive rattlesnake in Polk County. A woman called Dustin Hooper with All Creatures Wildlife Control for help after she spotted the snake in her chicken coop. Hooper said the snake was nearly six feet in length and estimated it was about 10 years old.
A wildlife trapper said he captured a massive rattlesnake in Polk County. A woman called Dustin Hooper with All Creatures Wildlife Control for help after she spotted the snake in her chicken coop. Hooper said the snake was nearly six feet in length and estimated it was about 10 years old.
Owners distraught after Coyotes drag away Sanford dog
A wildlife camera captured the moment coyotes carried away Bill and Ruth Delaporte’s little Jack Russel terrier mix, Rusty.
A wildlife camera captured the moment coyotes carried away Bill and Ruth Delaporte’s little Jack Russel terrier mix, Rusty.
Squish on sight: State officials urging residents to kill Instagram-worthy insect
State officials are pleading with residents to squish a beautiful yet invasive species of insect due to it wreaking havoc on local flora.
State officials are pleading with residents to squish a beautiful yet invasive species of insect due to it wreaking havoc on local flora.
Florida woman, 74, saves pet dog from alligator attack: report
"I came down on the alligator with all my weight."
"I came down on the alligator with all my weight."
Teen surfer walks away with stitches after shark attack in Volusia County
A teen is recovering after being attacked by a shark in Volusia County and says he feels lucky to walk away with stitches.
A teen is recovering after being attacked by a shark in Volusia County and says he feels lucky to walk away with stitches.
Hundreds of carp dead in Michigan had herpes, DNR says
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said it has identified the cause of death of hundreds of fish in Lake Orion.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said it has identified the cause of death of hundreds of fish in Lake Orion.
Video: Alaska National Guard rescues hunter mauled by grizzly bear
The Alaska Air National Guard rescued a 39-year-old bear-mauling victim at Wrangell-St. Elias Park in Alaska, as seen in footage posted on Sept. 15.
The Alaska Air National Guard rescued a 39-year-old bear-mauling victim at Wrangell-St. Elias Park in Alaska, as seen in footage posted on Sept. 15.
12-foot, 500-pound gator suspected of killing man in Ida floodwaters captured
"This is a horrible tragedy," the sheriff said.
"This is a horrible tragedy," the sheriff said.
'Do better': Photographer captures grizzly bear cub with discarded face mask
Photographer Jonathan Kuiper spotted a grizzly bear cub chewing a discarded face mask this summer in the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.
Photographer Jonathan Kuiper spotted a grizzly bear cub chewing a discarded face mask this summer in the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.
WATCH: Wolf bites grizzly bear in the butt
The viral video was taken at Yellowstone National Park.
The viral video was taken at Yellowstone National Park.
Alligator swims up to woman, tries to bite paddleboard at Central Florida park
"Gator tried to eat my board. Someone has been feeding him and made him very dangerous. He was a big boy," she captioned one of the videos.
"Gator tried to eat my board. Someone has been feeding him and made him very dangerous. He was a big boy," she captioned one of the videos.
11-foot alligator trapped for days in Florida storm drain freed by crew
An alligator is free from a Florida storm drain after crews pumped more than 1,000 gallons of water into the area.
An alligator is free from a Florida storm drain after crews pumped more than 1,000 gallons of water into the area.
Baby American Alligators hatch at Gatorland in Orlando
While this is the first baby alligators of the season, more are hatching every day, Gatorland added. Dozens hatch at the park each year.
While this is the first baby alligators of the season, more are hatching every day, Gatorland added. Dozens hatch at the park each year.
Alligator in Florida bites drone out of the air, gets mouthful of smoke
Apparently, the alligator bit into the device's battery.
Apparently, the alligator bit into the device's battery.
'Who lassoed this shark?' Family cuts shark loose from rope off Florida coast
The video has racked up thousands of views on social media – and lots of praise for Torres and his family.
The video has racked up thousands of views on social media – and lots of praise for Torres and his family.
South Carolina alligator attack on woman ends after neighbor whacks reptile with shovel
A South Carolina woman was rescued by a neighbor Thursday morning during a violent alligator attack in the state, authorities said. The neighbor's weapon of choice: a shovel.
A South Carolina woman was rescued by a neighbor Thursday morning during a violent alligator attack in the state, authorities said. The neighbor's weapon of choice: a shovel.
‘Peek-a-boo!’: Watch these baby alligators hatch after being rescued
The new babies were rescued from an ‘at-risk’ nest during baby alligator season at Brazos Bend State Park.
The new babies were rescued from an ‘at-risk’ nest during baby alligator season at Brazos Bend State Park.
Loose dogs causing problems in Apopka
A dangerous pack of dogs were seen roaming the streets in Apopka. A woman says they mauled her pup to death while they out for a walk.
A dangerous pack of dogs were seen roaming the streets in Apopka. A woman says they mauled her pup to death while they out for a walk.
Video shows dolphin swimming in Louisiana neighborhood after Hurricane Ida
Amanda Huling was surveying the damage around her Slidell neighborhood on Monday when she noticed the dolphin swimming around.
Amanda Huling was surveying the damage around her Slidell neighborhood on Monday when she noticed the dolphin swimming around.
Baby manatee is the smallest rescued orphan calf ZooTampa has ever treated
A baby manatee is being cared for at ZooTampa, and zookeepers say she's the smallest rescued orphan calf the facility has ever treated.
A baby manatee is being cared for at ZooTampa, and zookeepers say she's the smallest rescued orphan calf the facility has ever treated.



















