Humpback whales use sandy ocean floors for exfoliating ‘spa day,’ researchers find
Humans have discovered ways to get rid of old, dead skin cells – and it turns out humpback whales have made this self-care advancement, too.
Humans have discovered ways to get rid of old, dead skin cells – and it turns out humpback whales have made this self-care advancement, too.
Florida wildlife preserve and petting zoo recovering from series of storms
Brevard County took a pretty big hit in this week’s storms. Some of the areas that sustained damage were still recovering from last year’s hurricanes.
Brevard County took a pretty big hit in this week’s storms. Some of the areas that sustained damage were still recovering from last year’s hurricanes.
Scientists discover 3 new sea worms that glow in the dark
The newly-discovered bioluminescent Polycirrus worms were named after creatures from Japanese folklore and an influential marine biologist.
The newly-discovered bioluminescent Polycirrus worms were named after creatures from Japanese folklore and an influential marine biologist.
Pictures show Florida alligator lunge at bald eagle who narrowly escapes
A Florida alligator almost had the lunch of a lifetime after he lunged out of a swamp attempting to munch on a bald eagle.
A Florida alligator almost had the lunch of a lifetime after he lunged out of a swamp attempting to munch on a bald eagle.
What to know about ticks and Lyme season following a mild winter
Researchers say it is hard to predict how the tick season will play out. This year’s mild winter and early snow melt, though, could mean more ticks earlier than usual.
Researchers say it is hard to predict how the tick season will play out. This year’s mild winter and early snow melt, though, could mean more ticks earlier than usual.
Bear watch ends: Young black bear spotted around Orlando found dead, FWC says
A young black bear that was spotted roaming around Orlando parks and neighborhoods this week has been found dead, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
A young black bear that was spotted roaming around Orlando parks and neighborhoods this week has been found dead, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Bear that was roaming Orlando neighborhoods, hit and killed by car
A Black bear that was roaming through Orlando over the last couple of days was hit and killed by a car, the FWC says
A Black bear that was roaming through Orlando over the last couple of days was hit and killed by a car, the FWC says
‘Bear-y’ lucky: Nevada firefighters rescue bear stuck in tree
Video footage shows the bear falling from the tree into a tarp held by firefighters.
Video footage shows the bear falling from the tree into a tarp held by firefighters.
‘New baby alert’: Endangered Francois’ leaf monkey born at San Antonio Zoo
Zookeepers at the San Antonio Zoo in Texas celebrated the recent birth of a Francois’ langur, also known as a Francois’ leaf monkey, with footage posted on April 25.
Zookeepers at the San Antonio Zoo in Texas celebrated the recent birth of a Francois’ langur, also known as a Francois’ leaf monkey, with footage posted on April 25.
Black bear ‘destroyed’ after killing hikers’ dog, hiding body in Canada's Jasper National Park
The attack happened around 4 p.m. Saturday at the Alberta park situated in the Canadian Rockies, as two hikers and their two dogs were returning to the trailhead on Wabasso Lake Trail, Parks Canada said.
The attack happened around 4 p.m. Saturday at the Alberta park situated in the Canadian Rockies, as two hikers and their two dogs were returning to the trailhead on Wabasso Lake Trail, Parks Canada said.
Virginia man pleads guilty to illegal turtle trafficking
A Virginia man has pleaded guilty in federal court to trafficking turtles.
A Virginia man has pleaded guilty in federal court to trafficking turtles.
Black bear continues to wander Orlando's College Park neighborhood
Authorities are warning residents not to approach a black bear that continues to roam around Orlando's College Park neighborhood. The bear was last seen Tuesday morning running across Dubsdread Golf Course in College Park, but FWC bear biologists haven't seen it since.
Authorities are warning residents not to approach a black bear that continues to roam around Orlando's College Park neighborhood. The bear was last seen Tuesday morning running across Dubsdread Golf Course in College Park, but FWC bear biologists haven't seen it since.
Black bear wandering around College Park in Orlando: 'Do not approach'
Officials are warning residents to stay away from a juvenile black bear that has been wandering around Orlando neighborhoods, including College Park and Lake Highland Park.
Officials are warning residents to stay away from a juvenile black bear that has been wandering around Orlando neighborhoods, including College Park and Lake Highland Park.
'Senseless thing to do to any animal': FWC investigates shooting of protected gopher tortoise
Rehabilitator says,"Very upset, unfortunately I see this kind of stuff a lot so it doesn’t surprise me."
Rehabilitator says,"Very upset, unfortunately I see this kind of stuff a lot so it doesn’t surprise me."
'Mosquitoes never quit, so we can’t either': Crews battling mosquitoes in Florida from the skies
Crews in Flagler County are working to keep mosquitoes at bay.
Crews in Flagler County are working to keep mosquitoes at bay.
‘Bear-y’ fun afternoon: Group of bears spotted bouncing on trampoline in Connecticut backyard
Homeowner Olivia Germano uploaded the video to Facebook, noting that this was not the first time the group had paid her a visit.
Homeowner Olivia Germano uploaded the video to Facebook, noting that this was not the first time the group had paid her a visit.
Kentucky man reels in likely world-record alligator gar from Texas river
To say Kentucky angler Arthur Weston was holding on tight is an understatement.
To say Kentucky angler Arthur Weston was holding on tight is an understatement.
Hawaii officials block off popular Waikiki beach to protect newly born endangered seal pup
Officials have closed off a popular beach in Hawaii after an endangered seal recently gave birth to her newborn pup.
Officials have closed off a popular beach in Hawaii after an endangered seal recently gave birth to her newborn pup.
Watch: Moose helps itself to popcorn and a Happy Meal at Alaska movie theater
"I do not know if a Happy Meal is good for a moose or not. However, I can confidently say that it’s not in its natural diet," a wildlife biologist quipped.
"I do not know if a Happy Meal is good for a moose or not. However, I can confidently say that it’s not in its natural diet," a wildlife biologist quipped.
Loons are falling from the sky in Wisconsin
There have been reports of loons stranded on the ground after they fell from the sky.
There have been reports of loons stranded on the ground after they fell from the sky.