Curious bear takes dip in Citrus County pool
A Citrus County couple were surprised by a black bear in their Citrus Springs backyard Friday evening.
Florida beachgoers have rare encounter with 800-pound leatherback sea turtle nesting during daylight hours
On the sandy shores of Melbourne Beach, many bystanders were surprised and excited to see an endangered sea turtle nesting in the morning hours.
The Spotted Lanternfly makes its return to region
The Spotted Lanternfly has returned.
A loon killed a bald eagle by stabbing its heart, biologist says
Wildlife officials say a bald eagle died last year in Maine after being stabbed through the heart by a loon. The evidence showed no gun residue but indicated that the big bird had been stabbed through the heart by the beak of a loon.
Un-bee-lievable! Beekeeper builds fully functioning beehive entirely out of LEGOs
A man in Ireland built a beehive entirely out of LEGOs and it's a beautifully colorful creation.
‘It likes you’: Deer gallops alongside Missouri joggers on run
A deer unexpectedly joined two Missouri joggers out on their run.
Six Flags Great Adventure set to reopen safari, theme park remains closed
Returning to a drive-through format enables guests to enjoy the Safari’s 1,200 exotic animals from their vehicles, while allowing for proper social distancing.
Troopers shoot, kill runaway emu that was loose on highway
A runaway emu that disrupted travel by wandering along a major highway in the Philadelphia area was shot and killed by state police after attempts to capture it failed.
326-pound Asian elephant calf 'Nelson' born at the Houston Zoo
Nelson, a male Asian elephant, was born at the Houston Zoo, and had to be rushed into emergency surgery. The zoo team is cautiously optimistic that he will make a full recovery
‘Look who’s come to visit today’: Australian woman finds massive python on fence
An Australian woman spotted a massive python on her fence shortly after finishing her workout.
Oldest solitary dolphin happy for human contact amid COVID-19 pandemic
Fungie, the world's oldest solitary dolphin finally has someone to keep him company two months after the COVID-19 lockdown.
Surfer killed in shark attack off Monterey Bay in California
A surfer was killed by a shark off Monterey Bay in California.
Gator seen taking stroll along Florida’s ‘Alligator Alley’ roadway
Florida Highway Patrol troopers said they came across a “large” alligator taking a stroll in Collier County on Sunday, April 26.
Outbreak leads to less roadkill, spike of squirrels rescues
While the COVID-19 crisis has created untold hardships for people, it’s been a boon for wildlife.
SeaWorld penguins tour the park in celebration of World Penguin Day
Scout, Delta and Pippa enjoyed a Saturday out of their enclosure going on a great adventure around the Orlando theme park.
Scientists name new snake species after Salazar Slytherin from Harry Potter
Named Trimeresurus salazar, the new species is a member of the subgenus Trimeresurus.
Vulnerable sea turtles flourishing during coronavirus restrictions in Florida
In an April 18 Facebook post, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center said that its staff had discovered 79 leatherback and loggerhead turtle nests on a 9.5-mile stretch of beach that encompasses Juno Beach.
As people stay home, Earth turns wilder and cleaner
The world has experienced positive environmental effects as people have stayed home due to COVID-19.
Lions spotted napping on road during coronavirus lockdown
“This lion pride are usually resident on Kempiana Contractual Park, an area Kruger tourists do not see,” Kruger National Park tweeted on Monday.
Yosemite National Park sees abundance of wildlife as coronavirus keeps tourists away
California’s Yosemite National Park has seen an abundance of wildlife reclaim the area as the COVID-19 pandemic keeps the normally bustling throngs of tourists away.