Tortoise lost for 3 years in Florida returns home after only 5-mile journey
A sulcata tortoise in Florida has made a remarkable return home after being missing for over three years. Surprisingly, the tortoise had only traveled five miles from its point of escape.
A sulcata tortoise in Florida has made a remarkable return home after being missing for over three years. Surprisingly, the tortoise had only traveled five miles from its point of escape.
Half-eaten great white washed up in Australia, experts blame killer whales
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), killer whales are the “ocean's top predator," growing in sizes of up to 32 feet in length.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), killer whales are the “ocean's top predator," growing in sizes of up to 32 feet in length.
Watch this baby penguin take its first swim at Chicago aquarium
The aquarium's newest arrival weighs a little over 4 pounds.
The aquarium's newest arrival weighs a little over 4 pounds.
Rat infestation at Indialantic boardwalk has residents worried: 'What if someone gets bit?'
People are worried rats are taking over a beach boardwalk on the Space Coast.
People are worried rats are taking over a beach boardwalk on the Space Coast.
Billions of snow crab deaths off Alaska coast linked to marine heatwave
Dropping to a historical low in 2021, and after historical highs three years earlier, the disappearance of snow crabs is one of the largest losses of marine life worldwide.
Dropping to a historical low in 2021, and after historical highs three years earlier, the disappearance of snow crabs is one of the largest losses of marine life worldwide.
Journey of a lifetime: 3-year-old Texas girl becomes youngest person to visit all 63 US national parks
Journey Castillo’s parents describe her as active, fearless and outgoing, and say there’s nothing better than seeing her explore the wonders that nature has to offer.
Journey Castillo’s parents describe her as active, fearless and outgoing, and say there’s nothing better than seeing her explore the wonders that nature has to offer.
Ohio zoo employee taken to hospital after bite from rattlesnake
The Cincinnati Fire Department said that law enforcement was called to the local zoo after a woman was reported being bitten by an eastern diamondback rattlesnake.
The Cincinnati Fire Department said that law enforcement was called to the local zoo after a woman was reported being bitten by an eastern diamondback rattlesnake.
Miami Seaquarium's killer whale, Lolita, cause of death revealed
Lolita, an orca whale held captive for more than a half-century, died from old age and multiple chronic illnesses, according to a report released Tuesday by the Miami Seaquarium.
Lolita, an orca whale held captive for more than a half-century, died from old age and multiple chronic illnesses, according to a report released Tuesday by the Miami Seaquarium.
This native Florida bird is now declared extinct
A native Florida bird last seen in the 1980s was recently declared extinct by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
A native Florida bird last seen in the 1980s was recently declared extinct by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
These 21 species have been declared extinct, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says
The species join a list of 650 others that are extinct in the U.S.
The species join a list of 650 others that are extinct in the U.S.
Neighbors torn over crocodile relocation
A?massive, illusive crocodile was captured and relocated after several sightings in various canals in Brevard County. Neighbors say the crocodile was captured in the Berkeley Canal in South Patrick Shores.
A?massive, illusive crocodile was captured and relocated after several sightings in various canals in Brevard County. Neighbors say the crocodile was captured in the Berkeley Canal in South Patrick Shores.
Florida man nabbed for possessing undersized fish, deputies say
A Florida man was nabbed after he was found in possession of an undersized fish, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
A Florida man was nabbed after he was found in possession of an undersized fish, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
'Glad she can't open doors': Bear's Ring camera close up awakens Florida woman in the middle of the night
A Florida woman was woken up in the middle of the night after a mother bear got up close and personal with the home's Ring camera.
A Florida woman was woken up in the middle of the night after a mother bear got up close and personal with the home's Ring camera.
'Starting to get worse': U.S. Fish and Wildlife considering more manatee protections
Manatees may become an endangered species again.
Manatees may become an endangered species again.
Manatees may become endangered species soon
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service made them a threatened species back in 2017. Now, the federal agency says they may have acted too soon. From starvation and boat collisions to climate change, experts say Florida?s beloved sea cows are in trouble.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service made them a threatened species back in 2017. Now, the federal agency says they may have acted too soon. From starvation and boat collisions to climate change, experts say Florida?s beloved sea cows are in trouble.
Some female frogs play dead to avoid unwanted male advances, study says
Female frogs may take extreme measures to avoid the pile-up that frequently happens during “explosive" mating in the spring, according to the researchers.
Female frogs may take extreme measures to avoid the pile-up that frequently happens during “explosive" mating in the spring, according to the researchers.
Please don't paint 'pet' on wild deer, Missouri officials warn
Authorities say deer should never be considered pets – and they shouldn’t be moved from their natural habitat because of disease.
Authorities say deer should never be considered pets – and they shouldn’t be moved from their natural habitat because of disease.
Fat Bear Week 2023: This absolute unit blew the competition out of the water
Fat Bear Week celebrates Katmai's brown bear population's resilience, adaptability, and strength as the animals prepare to hibernate, according to the National Park Service.
Fat Bear Week celebrates Katmai's brown bear population's resilience, adaptability, and strength as the animals prepare to hibernate, according to the National Park Service.
No jail time for Florida man who brutally beat shark with a hammer on beach
Brian Waddill has been placed on supervised probation for a period of 12 months for beating a shark with a hammer at a Brevard County beach last year, according to court records.
Brian Waddill has been placed on supervised probation for a period of 12 months for beating a shark with a hammer at a Brevard County beach last year, according to court records.
Sarasota woman found guilty after sharing video of her, her father burning raccoon alive
A Sarasota woman was found guilty of intentionally setting a raccoon on fire and posting a video of it to Snapchat, according to authorities.
A Sarasota woman was found guilty of intentionally setting a raccoon on fire and posting a video of it to Snapchat, according to authorities.