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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Lifeguards in Huntington Beach say they spotted a 10-foot tall great white shark in the water.
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.
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.
Neil deGrasse Tyson, William Shatner preview new show
Two icons, Neil deGrasse Tyson and William Shatner, discuess their bromance and preview their new show, "The Universe is Absurd!"
Two icons, Neil deGrasse Tyson and William Shatner, discuess their bromance and preview their new show, "The Universe is Absurd!"
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.
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.
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.
Carl Grillmair: Man to be arraigned in death of renowned Caltech scientist
Freddy Snyder is scheduled for arraignment in the killing of Caltech astronomer Carl Johann Grillmair at his home in Llano. The White House has included Grillmair’s death in a multi-agency federal probe investigating potential links between the deaths of 11 scientists with high-level security clearances.
Freddy Snyder is scheduled for arraignment in the killing of Caltech astronomer Carl Johann Grillmair at his home in Llano. The White House has included Grillmair’s death in a multi-agency federal probe investigating potential links between the deaths of 11 scientists with high-level security clearances.
These are the top rattlesnake hot spots in Southern California: LIST
Southern California's hiking season is back, but so is a venomous hidden danger.
Southern California's hiking season is back, but so is a venomous hidden danger.
Trump dismisses some, if not all, of National Science Board, multiple reports say
The Trump administration is being criticized over reports that the White House has dismissed multiple, and possibly all, members of the National Science Board.
The Trump administration is being criticized over reports that the White House has dismissed multiple, and possibly all, members of the National Science Board.
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.
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.
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.
California millionaire trampled to death by elephants while on African hunting expedition
The 75-year-old and his guide stumbled into female elephants with a calf in the Lope-Okanda rainforest.
The 75-year-old and his guide stumbled into female elephants with a calf in the Lope-Okanda rainforest.
California officials warn of increase in tiny black flies known for painful bites
Black flies, also known as "buffalo gnats", are known for biting around the eyes and necklines of humans and domestic animals.
Black flies, also known as "buffalo gnats", are known for biting around the eyes and necklines of humans and domestic animals.
Roadkill found in freezer at Chinese restaurant, police say
Police in Pineville, Louisiana, are investigating a local restaurant after officers found a deer believed to be roadkill stored in a freezer with food.
Police in Pineville, Louisiana, are investigating a local restaurant after officers found a deer believed to be roadkill stored in a freezer with food.
Sloth World: Warehouse lacked proper permits for animals; 'stop work' order issued by county
The warehouse on International Drive where 31 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando reportedly died was not permitted to have animals or wildlife of any kind, FOX 35 has learned.
The warehouse on International Drive where 31 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando reportedly died was not permitted to have animals or wildlife of any kind, FOX 35 has learned.