Trump's push to expand hunting on federal lands raises concerns

The Trump administration is moving to expand hunting access across national parks, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas by directing federal land managers to roll back restrictions deemed unnecessary.

Bear attack at Yellowstone injures 2 hikers

Two hikers were injured in a bear attack at Yellowstone National Park this week, and the park is investigating if more than one bear was involved.

Officer retrieves crocodile believed to have eaten missing man

A South African officer was hoisted from a helicopter as he retrieved a crocodile suspected of having eaten a missing man.

Swatting hoaxes trigger zoo evacuations nationwide

A wave of hoax “swatting” calls reporting bomb threats and active shooters has forced evacuations and temporary closures at multiple zoos across the country.

Watch: ‘Monster’ bull shark attacks Florida fisherman's kayak

A peaceful day kayaking in Florida turned into a close encounter with a massive bull shark. The shocking moment was caught on camera.

Big Bear eagle chicks new names revealed

Friends of Big Bear Valley has announced that Chick 1 is named Sandy and Chick 2 is named Luna following a vote by local students and thousands of fans worldwide.

Criminal investigation opened into Sloth World, sloth deaths, Florida AG says

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said Friday that his office is assisting the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida with an "ongoing criminal investigation" into Sloth World Orlando, following the deaths of numerous sloths under its care.

7th rattlesnake bite reported in Ventura County since March

Ventura County officials report the seventh rattlesnake bite since mid-March as an early heat wave increases venomous snake activity on local trails.

California county declares emergency over 'out of control' invasive species

San Joaquin County supervisors declared a local emergency to secure funding and mitigation for the invasive golden mussel infestation in the Delta.

Great white shark sightings along OC coast
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Lifeguards in Huntington Beach say they spotted a 10-foot tall great white shark in the water.

Korean Air bans roosters from flights to Philippines after Texas tied to cockfighting supply

Korean Air has banned roosters on flights from the U.S. to the Philippines, following a report that found a large swath of Texas is tightly tied to supplying birds for cockfighting in the Asian nation. 

Offspring of Pablo Escobar's 'cocaine hippos' slated to die may get second chance in India

The Colombian government previously approved a plan that would allow the culling of approximately half of the estimated 170 hippopotami roaming freely through the South American nation.

Huntington Beach shoreline closed following 'aggressive' great white shark activity

Portions of the Huntington Beach shoreline are closed for the next 48 hours following what city officials described as "aggressive behavior" by a great white shark.

World's largest wildlife crossing sets opening date

The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing in Agoura Hills is scheduled to open on December 2, 2026, creating a safe passage for mountain lions over the 101 Freeway.

Shark sighting in Huntington Beach temporarily pauses popular surfing competition

The Vans Jack’s Surfboards Pro 2026 in Huntington Beach was suspended for 24 hours after an aggressive 10-foot shark sighting triggered a water closure.