What is hantavirus pulmonary syndrome?

The cause of death for Betsy Arakawa, actor Gene Hackman's wife, was revealed to be hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare infectious disease.

US butterfly populations declining at 'catastrophic' rate—experts warn it's a 'bad sign for us'

A new study finds butterfly populations in the US have dropped 22% since 2000 due to pesticides, habitat loss, and climate change. Scientists warn the decline could have major consequences for ecosystems.

You can eat these 5 invasive animals to help population control, US Fish & Wildlife Service says

An invasive species is an introduced non-native organism that begins to spread or expand its range from an original introduction and can possibly harm the environment, economy or human health.

Deputies discover Boa Constrictor snake in front seat of Florida man's car during arrest

Florida deputies made an alarming discovery when they responded to a complaint about a vehicle illegally dumping half a ton of yard waste along the river bank: a Boa Constrictor snake in the front seat of the car.

Living with gators: Safety tips from an expert
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A woman is in the hospital after she was attacked by an alligator while on a kayak yesterday. Brandon Fisher, director of media production at Gatorland, joins FOX 35 to talk about how you can protect yourself from wild alligators.

Florida man sees rare right whales in the ocean
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A Deltona man spotted right whales swimming off the coast of Daytona Beach Shores and decided to capture the rare moment on his drone.

Caught on camera: PGA Tour star squares off with Florida gator
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PGA Tour star golfer Billy Horschel was seen recently shooing a gator off a Florida golf course with his club as it tried to approach him during his round.

These cities are most likely to see an explosion in disease-spreading pests: study

Ticks, mosquitoes, cockroaches and rodents pose serious health risks, experts say. Here’s where you’re most likely to see pest problems in coming months.

Stunning video shows inside of shark's mouth as it chews on diver's camera

Divers off the Bahamas were treated to an up-close view of the inside of a shark’s mouth when the shark swallowed a camera, providing stunning video.

Alaska’s Mount Spurr being closely watched for signs of an explosive eruption

Mount Spurr is part of the Ring of Fire, located in southern Alaska. The mountain is a stratovolcano, which means it has steep slopes and is known for its explosive eruptions. The last major eruption occurred in 1992, which caused a significant disruption in air travel across the Pacific Ocean.

See the rare ‘doomsday’ fish that washed up in Mexico

A rare oarfish, often called the "doomsday fish," was spotted in Mexico—just days after another deep-sea creature, a deep-sea anglerfish, made a rare appearance in daylight.