WATCH: Fulshear police officer wrangles gator with his bare hands
It was quite the day for the Fulshear Police Department on Friday. Lt. Bill Henry tells FOX 26 that he and Officer Stewart got a call around 7 a.m. regarding a gator in the backyard of a home in the Polo Ranch Subdivision.
Raccoon with head trapped in jar has Wild Florida Rescue racing to save animal: 'Time is of the essence'
Wild Florida Rescue is working around the clock to try and help a raccoon with its head trapped in a jar.
'Bizarre-looking' creature getting a helping hand from North Carolina conservationists
The hellbender is a large, aquatic salamander that favors clean, cool water, and spends most of the time under rocks. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates that the population has dropped significantly since the 1970s.
Bearded creature washing up on Texas beach is that of 'worst nightmares'
Fireworms, also known as bristle worms, are small worms covered in tiny, needle-like spikes that are filled with venom.
Edgewater police help wrangle alligator that wandered onto front porch
After a 6-foot alligator made its way onto a Florida Shores resident's porch, police officers stepped in to help wrangle it!
Colorado highway closed after rattlesnakes slow efforts to fight fire
Colorado officials say loose rocks and rattlesnakes are hindering firefighters’ efforts in Clear Creek Canyon after lightning ignited a wildfire.
Watch: ‘Spectacular’ video shows dolphins leaping out of water off San Diego coast
The video was shared on social media and gained over 7 million views.
Professional snake hunter calls for change to Florida Python Challenge: 'Very little return on investment'
A Florida Python Challenge trapper is calling for changes to the state-run program. It is a 10-day competition run by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to catch invasive Burmese Pythons.
‘Doomsday fish’ found dead off coast of Southern California
According to NOAA, the fish are typically found in deep, ocean waters, where they are rarely seen by humans.
Mysterious bug bites could be from mites feeding on cicada eggs
With so many cicada eggs available for food, the more mites there are to feast, disperse and then land on humans to bite.
Green iguanas now invading Central Florida after wreaking havoc down south
One of the most pervasive invasive species is on the move to Central Florida. There are thousands of green iguanas in the southern part of the state, but sightings are increasing in our neck of the woods.
Black bear euthanized after mauling toddler at Montana campground
A black bear in Montana was captured and euthanized after mauling a 3-year-old child at a private campground near Red Lodge.
Orlando commissioner allocates nearly $20K to replenish Lake Eola swan population
An Orlando city commissioner is proposing to spend nearly $20,000 in taxpayer funds to protect and replenish the iconic swan population at Lake Eola.
Teenager going for a quick swim severely injured in shark attack
A 15-year-old girl from Aspen, Colorado, was severely injured in a shark attack while scuba diving in Belize this week, according to reports and a fundraising page set up for the teen.
Pinellas County deputy escorts 'feisty' snapping turtle off road
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office says a turtle took a detour on Feather Sound Drive earlier this week.
Bats invading Central Florida apartments; residents powerless until mid-August
Central Florida residents are facing a bat invasion in their apartments, with little they can do until mid-August.
Florida Python Challenge starts Friday
Friday marked the start of the annual Florida Python Challenge, where hunters head into the Everglades to track down invasive Burmese pythons in hopes of grabbing a share of $30,000 in prizes.
Alligator spotted swimming in Lake Erie, prompting search
A search is ongoing for an alligator seen last weekend as officials investigate how the reptile ended up in the lake.
Orphaned mountain lion cub brought to Oakland Zoo
An orphaned mountain lion cub is recuperating at the Oakland Zoo after it was found orphaned more than 150 miles away.