Florida woman, 85, killed by large alligator in St. Lucie County, FWC says

An 85-year-old woman was attacked and killed by a large alligator on Monday in St. Lucie County, Florida, Florida wildlife officials said.

FAA proposing a $175,000 fine against SpaceX

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $175,000 fine against SpaceX for not submitting required pre-launch data.

American bald eagles build new home at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center

Alongside all the human innovations, the Kennedy Space Center has become known for its refuge for thousands of animals -- including America’s national bird.

'Swarm of Meteors' illuminate Kansas sky

The NWS posted the video on its Twitter page showing a batch of meteors and stars traveling in outer space.

Flaco the escaped Central Park Zoo owl can remain in the wilds of NYC

Central Park Zoo officials say they are dropping efforts to capture Flaco, a majestic Eurasian eagle-owl that escaped captivity two weeks ago.

NASA confirms 1,000-pound meteor hit the ground in Texas

NASA experts believe the space rock that was about 2 feet wide and 1,000 pounds hit that hit the ground Wednesday near McAllen, Texas.

Alligator with mouth taped shut in Brandon pond rescued and relocated

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has trapped and relocated an alligator that had been in a Brandon neighborhood retention pond with its mouth taped shut since December. 

Virginia fisherman reels in rare largemouth bass from river: 'Haven't seen anything like that'

"Golden largemouth bass are extremely rare, and most anglers have never seen them, let alone heard of them before," officials with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources said.