Sea lion dies from gunshot wound in Orange County

A rescue organization tried to nurse the sea lion back to health but it died the next day, officials said. A bullet was recovered from its carcass.

Invasive 25-pound rodent spreads in Bay Area, posing health and infrastructure threat

A disturbingly large, invasive rodent, double the weight of a cat, is causing widespread concern in the Bay Area, threatening infrastructure, the state’s water supply and posing a health risk to humans, pets, and livestock.

Fat Bear Week starts a day late after bear kills rival on live webcam

Fat Bear Week is back, but the annual contest that celebrates brown bears and their healthy appetites was delayed after a bear killed another bear on a live webcam.

Scuba divers have 'once-in-a-lifetime' close encounter with great white shark near Catalina

Scuba divers near Catalina had a rare and thrilling encounter with a 15-foot Great White Shark, capturing the moment on video as the shark calmly circled them before swimming away.

Crews rescue ‘badly’ burned bear from Nevada wildfire

As crew members continued to battle the Davis Fire in Western Nevada, they rescued a bear found with severe burns.

Wisconsin bear attack: Boy shoots, kills animal mauling father

A 12-year-old boy shot and killed a wounded black bear as it was mauling his father near their hunting cabin in the thick western Wisconsin woods.

Hiker mauled by bear, hospitalized with ‘extensive’ injuries: official

A 45-year-old man hiking alone in Alberta, Canada, was mauled by a bear late Friday morning, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) confirmed to Fox News Digital Saturday.

Florida man arrested for keeping alligators in his backyard swimming pool, FWC says

A Florida man has been arrested after he was caught keeping alligators and several freshwater slider turtles on his property, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

Boyles Fire in Clearlake burns structures and vehicles

The Boyles Fire in Clear Lake is 40 t0 45% contained, holding steady at 76 acres burned, but serious damage has already been done. So far, at least 30 structures, mostly homes, and as many as 50 vehicles have been damaged or destroyed as the wind blown fire swept through this residential neighborhood.

Mountain lion seen walking through downtown Salinas

A mountain lion seen on video walking past shops in the Old Town district of Salinas early Thursday morning hasn't been seen since, but authorities are urging residents to be aware of their surroundings.

Girl, age 12, wins top fishing prize of 'Master Angler Milestone': 'She does it all'

Lucy Moore is the first female and the youngest angler to achieve the coveted fishing award, Master Angler Milestone in Maryland, and already has her sights set on her next big achievement.

West Nile and EEE: What's the difference between the mosquito-borne viruses?

The mosquito is the world’s deadliest animal, and dangerous infections have been in the headlines lately. Here’s what to know about the diseases and how to tell them apart.

Gray wolves making historic comeback in California

After being on the verge of extinction in California, the gray wolf is making an historic comeback to the state.The last gray wolf in California was killed in 1924.

Rugby legend Percy Montgomery rescues stranded dolphin calf on Cape Town beach

Springbok Rugby World Cup champion Percy Montgomery became a hero after rescuing a stranded dolphin calf on a beach near Cape Town earlier this month.