Florida firefighter bitten by shark at New Smyrna Beach

CJ Lyles, a firefighter from Florida, drove himself home after being bitten by a shark so his girlfriend could take him to the hospital.

Calgary Zoo polar bear drowns after rough play incident

A necropsy has confirmed that a polar bear at the Calgary Zoo died after rough playing with another polar bear.

Surfer loses leg in fight with 10-foot great white shark

After the attack, Kai McKenzie managed to make it back to shore and his leg also washed ashore not long after.

Watch: Mountain goat shows off dance moves on top of Subaru

A hiker in Colorado walked back to her car only to find two mountain goats having a party on the roof of her Subaru without her.

'Depressed' bear spotted off Florida highway draws crowd

A black bear that appeared to be in low spirits was spotted on the side of a highway in the Florida Panhandle last week, prompting deputies to monitor the situation as it drew a crowd of onlookers.

Sharks test positive for cocaine off Brazil's coast

Sharks have tested positive for cocaine off Brazil’s coast, according to a new scientific study.

Pig hearts and kidneys: Barns may be future of organ transplantation

Some of the world's cleanest pigs are being raised in the Virginia mountains to supply kidneys and hearts for animal-to-human organ transplants.

San Diego Zoo prepares to debut new giant pandas in August

Yun Chuan is known for his gentle demeanor, while Xin Bao is described as active, alert, witty, and an excellent climber.

Bald eagle attacks prompt warning from Alaska officials

A series of recent eagle attacks has left Alaskans confused as to why the majestic birds are going after people. 

This iconic Florida fish now has a new name

The Largemouth bass has earned its stripes – in the form of a new name that is.