1,000 Giant African land snails found in Pasco County, officials say

1,000 Giant African land snails found in Pasco County, officials say

Florida officials said they have been spraying snail bait in a quarantined area of New Port Richey, adding they recently found and disposed of over 1,000 Giant African land snails, which are known to cause extensive damage to vegetation, buildings and people's health.

Florida officials said they have been spraying snail bait in a quarantined area of New Port Richey, adding they recently found and disposed of over 1,000 Giant African land snails, which are known to cause extensive damage to vegetation, buildings and people's health.

WATCH: 11-foot, 550-pound alligator found in Florida family's pool

WATCH: 11-foot, 550-pound alligator found in Florida family's pool

A Florida family had quite a scare after an 11-foot, 550-pound monster-sized alligator snuck into their swimming pool for a late-night swim. 

A Florida family had quite a scare after an 11-foot, 550-pound monster-sized alligator snuck into their swimming pool for a late-night swim. 

Alligator netted in Wisconsin lake; search on for reptile's owner

Alligator netted in Wisconsin lake; search on for reptile's owner

A nearly two-foot-long American alligator was found in Long Lake in Fond du Lac County. Now, officials are seeking to find the owners of the reptile.

A nearly two-foot-long American alligator was found in Long Lake in Fond du Lac County. Now, officials are seeking to find the owners of the reptile.

Invasive snails spotted in Pasco County may cause meningitis in humans, Florida officials warn

Invasive snails spotted in Pasco County may cause meningitis in humans, Florida officials warn

Officials are warning residents in one Florida county to beware of the invasive giant African land snail, which can carry a rare rat lungworm that has the potential to cause meningitis in humans.

Officials are warning residents in one Florida county to beware of the invasive giant African land snail, which can carry a rare rat lungworm that has the potential to cause meningitis in humans.

Long Island shark attack: Beaches reopen with drones on patrol

Long Island shark attack: Beaches reopen with drones on patrol

Lifeguards at Smith Point and Cupsogue beaches started their shifts an hour early on Monday morning to scan the water for signs of sharks. Over the weekend, a shark bit a lifeguard who was in the water for a training exercise.

Lifeguards at Smith Point and Cupsogue beaches started their shifts an hour early on Monday morning to scan the water for signs of sharks. Over the weekend, a shark bit a lifeguard who was in the water for a training exercise.

'She was fighting the shark': Mom of Florida teen attacked by shark describes terrifying ordeal

'She was fighting the shark': Mom of Florida teen attacked by shark describes terrifying ordeal

A Florida teenager is recovering in the hospital after a nasty shark attack in Taylor County. Addison Bethea, 17, was scalloping with her brother, Rhett, when she felt something tap her leg. Just seconds later, she was being pulled underwater.

A Florida teenager is recovering in the hospital after a nasty shark attack in Taylor County. Addison Bethea, 17, was scalloping with her brother, Rhett, when she felt something tap her leg. Just seconds later, she was being pulled underwater.

Shark attack on Long Island investigated

Shark attack on Long Island investigated

Police in Nassau County say they are investigating a possible shark attack.

Police in Nassau County say they are investigating a possible shark attack.

Why mosquito season is getting worse

Why mosquito season is getting worse

Mosquitoes aren't just annoying ― they pose serious health risks, even to people in the U.S. In fact, the CDC calls the mosquito the "world's deadliest animal." Here is why.

Mosquitoes aren't just annoying ― they pose serious health risks, even to people in the U.S. In fact, the CDC calls the mosquito the "world's deadliest animal." Here is why.

Watch: Gator just wanted to join the game at Florida golf course

Watch: Gator just wanted to join the game at Florida golf course

An alligator cautiously approached a group of golfers down in southwest Florida, maybe to just join in on all the fun they were having.

An alligator cautiously approached a group of golfers down in southwest Florida, maybe to just join in on all the fun they were having.

Bison gores man near Old Faithful at Yellowstone National Park, officials say

Bison gores man near Old Faithful at Yellowstone National Park, officials say

It was Yellowstone’s second reported incident this year of a visitor getting too close to the animal, and the bison “responding to the perceived threat,” officials said.

It was Yellowstone’s second reported incident this year of a visitor getting too close to the animal, and the bison “responding to the perceived threat,” officials said.

Florida biologists discuss capture of largest python on state record

Florida biologists discuss capture of largest python on state record

Biologists at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida announced their biggest catch yet: an 18-foot python weighing in at 215 pounds.

Biologists at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida announced their biggest catch yet: an 18-foot python weighing in at 215 pounds.