13-foot alligator attacked, killed Florida woman, DNA test confirms: FWC

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said laboratory testing has confirmed that DNA from 31-year-old Brittany Clark matched a 13-foot alligator captured after the deadly attack on the Econlockhatchee River last month.

6 arrested at Santa Monica Pier in spiny lobster poaching crackdown

Six suspects were arrested at the Santa Monica Pier after California wildlife officials used specialized K9s to uncover an illegal spiny lobster poaching operation.

US aquariums to rescue 28 beluga whales from Canada's Marineland

The federal government has approved the emergency rescue of 28 beluga whales from Marineland, a once-popular theme park near Niagara Falls in Canada that closed in 2024. 

Trump administration to allow drilling, mining on critical wildlife habitats

The Trump administration is rolling back more protections under the Endangered Species Act with a new policy that will allow drilling, mining and logging on critical wildlife habitats.

Watch: Heroic husky protects child from charging bear

A family’s husky showcased his protective instincts after a bear came charging at their driveway with a child standing there.

11-year-old boy dies of rabies after bat landed on his face

A recently published case report is warning the public about the dangers of direct contact with bats after an 11-year-old boy died from rabies.

Dead, pregnant endangered fin whale found on bow of Alaska cruise ship

Draped over the massive cruise vessel's bow was the body of a 61-foot pregnant endangered fin whale, prompting a federal investigation into what officials believe was a fatal vessel strike.

Sherpa left behind on Everest survives 6 days with no food, oxygen

A sherpa left behind in the closing rush of Mt. Everest’s climbing season was found alive this week, dragging himself down the world’s tallest mountain after six days with no food or oxygen.

Shark attack surge: 3 dead in Australia in under a month

A deadly shark attack off the Australian coast on Saturday was the third one within the past month, according to police.

Mountain lion tranquilized in Pasadena

A mountain lion was discovered in a Pasadena neighborhood on Friday afternoon before being tranquilized.

Emu causes traffic back-up, hours-long pursuit on Maryland highway

An escaped emu led Maryland state troopers on a three-hour chase, dodged multiple capture attempts, survived being struck by a vehicle and kept running.

Officials warn of mountain lion sighting in Santa Monica

Officials warned of a mountain lion sighting in Santa Monica on Friday. Residents were encouraged to remain indoors with their pets.