Florida officials: There is no evidence of murder hornets in the state

Murder hornets, known as Asian giant hornets, have stingers longer than that of a honeybee and their venom is highly toxic, though.

Meteorologists working to confirm 130-degree Death Valley temp

An automated measuring system in California’s Death Valley reported a temperature of 130 degrees (54.4 degrees Celsius) amid a blistering heat wave on Sunday, a reading that would be among the highest ever recorded globally if it is confirmed.

Adorable video shows manatee calf scratching itchy nose

A snorkeling tour in Crystal River encountered a manatee calf who couldn't resist scratching its snout.

NASA, SpaceX target October for next launch carrying astronauts

NASA and SpaceX say they are targeting no earlier than Oct. 23 for the first operational flight with astronauts of the Crew Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket.

National Zoo’s panda Mei Xiang showing possible signs of pregnancy

Smithsonian’s National Zoo vets identified tissue consistent with fetal development during giant panda Mei Xiang’s ultrasound.

Bald eagle shows air superiority, sends drone into Lake Michigan

A bald eagle launched an aerial assault on a drone operated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy — known as EGLE — ripping off a propeller and sending the aircraft into Lake Michigan.

Bald eagle attacks $950 government drone, sends it crashing into lake

The drone sent 27 warning notifications in the 3.5 seconds that it took to spiral to the water, including one noting that a propeller was missing.

Albino alligators hatch at Wild Florida
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A Florida attraction has become the first public attraction in the world to hatch albino alligators.

Record-breaking shark breach captured on camera

“They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, that picture is worth a thousand breaches," said shark expert Chris Fallows.