New York state fishing record broken with species dating back 100 million years
A New York man has set a new state record for a fish species that dates back 100 million years.
A New York man has set a new state record for a fish species that dates back 100 million years.
Rare spade-toothed whale may have washed ashore in New Zealand
Spade-toothed whales are the world’s rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. No one knows how many there are, what they eat, or even where they live in the vast expanse of the southern Pacific Ocean.
Spade-toothed whales are the world’s rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. No one knows how many there are, what they eat, or even where they live in the vast expanse of the southern Pacific Ocean.
Man stopped at customs with 100 live snakes down his pants
A man was caught by customs trying to smuggle more than 100 live snakes in his pants.
A man was caught by customs trying to smuggle more than 100 live snakes in his pants.
Shark Watch: American on Bahamas vacation yanks shark's mouth open and 'arm just flies out'
No one on the boat knew Tiffany Johnson from North Carolina was wrestling with death.
No one on the boat knew Tiffany Johnson from North Carolina was wrestling with death.
12-year-old reels in record-breaking fish from northwestern Montana reservoir
The sucker fish family also ranks as the third-largest family of fish in Montana, with nine species. It is followed by the minnow and salmonid (trout) families.
The sucker fish family also ranks as the third-largest family of fish in Montana, with nine species. It is followed by the minnow and salmonid (trout) families.
Woman attacked by shark in South Padre: ‘I thought it was a big fish’
A Texas woman recalls her terrifying escape from a shark attack on South Padre Island. The shark bit her left calf off. "My leg is pretty much gone."
A Texas woman recalls her terrifying escape from a shark attack on South Padre Island. The shark bit her left calf off. "My leg is pretty much gone."
Dehydrated coyote pup dies after it was rescued by San Mateo firefighters
A dehydrated coyote pup died Thursday after being rescued by firefighters on the Peninsula.
A dehydrated coyote pup died Thursday after being rescued by firefighters on the Peninsula.
Officials plan to kill hundreds of thousands of owls – to save other owls
To prevent the extinction of the threatened spotted owl species, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to kill thousands of invasive barred owls across forests in the western U.S.
To prevent the extinction of the threatened spotted owl species, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to kill thousands of invasive barred owls across forests in the western U.S.
Coyote killed at Golden Gate Park confirmed as animal in attack on girl
A coyote that attacked a 5-year-old girl at Golden Gate Park was among those euthanized by wildlife officers over the weekend.
A coyote that attacked a 5-year-old girl at Golden Gate Park was among those euthanized by wildlife officers over the weekend.
Charlotte the stingray, pregnant fish despite no male companion, has died
Charlotte, a stingray that got pregnant at a North Carolina aquarium despite not having shared a tank with a male of her species, has died.
Charlotte, a stingray that got pregnant at a North Carolina aquarium despite not having shared a tank with a male of her species, has died.
3 coyotes killed at Golden Gate Park after girl attacked
California wildlife officials said they are testing the remains of three coyotes to determine if one of them bit a child in San Francisco last week.
California wildlife officials said they are testing the remains of three coyotes to determine if one of them bit a child in San Francisco last week.
Sacred white bison calf from Yellowstone not seen since birth
Yellowstone National Park officials say a rare white buffalo sacred to Native Americans has not been seen since its birth on June 4.
Yellowstone National Park officials say a rare white buffalo sacred to Native Americans has not been seen since its birth on June 4.
Boa thought to be male gives birth to 14 snakes by extremely rare virgin birth phenomenon
Ronaldo, a 13-year-old Brazilian rainbow boa, was believed to be male and had not been in contact with any other snakes for at least nine years, according to researchers.
Ronaldo, a 13-year-old Brazilian rainbow boa, was believed to be male and had not been in contact with any other snakes for at least nine years, according to researchers.
Tahoe man acted as 'middleman' in international amphibian smuggling ring: Feds
A Northern California man has pleaded guilty for his part in an international amphibian smuggling ring, federal authorities said.
A Northern California man has pleaded guilty for his part in an international amphibian smuggling ring, federal authorities said.
Over 1,000 new species added to ‘red list,’ threatened with extinction
Pressures from climate change, invasive species and human activity such as illicit trade are blamed for the increase.
Pressures from climate change, invasive species and human activity such as illicit trade are blamed for the increase.
Coyote visits San Francisco's Pink Triangle
A coyote made an appearance at San Francisco's Pink Triangle atop Twin Peaks on Monday.
A coyote made an appearance at San Francisco's Pink Triangle atop Twin Peaks on Monday.
Shark bites teenager's leg in attack at North Carolina beach
A teen is recovering after being bitten by a shark at a North Carolina beach over the weekend.
A teen is recovering after being bitten by a shark at a North Carolina beach over the weekend.
Popular Tahoe beach destination facing overcrowding will soon require reservation
One of Tahoe’s most popular destinations for tourists, known for its pristine, sandy beaches and access to crystal clear waters, will soon be requiring reservations due to massive overcrowding and traffic congestion.
One of Tahoe’s most popular destinations for tourists, known for its pristine, sandy beaches and access to crystal clear waters, will soon be requiring reservations due to massive overcrowding and traffic congestion.
San Francisco's Camp Mather is 100 years old
A family camp attended by generations of San Franciscans, including one who later became a Supreme Court justice, is celebrating a milestone 100th anniversary.
A family camp attended by generations of San Franciscans, including one who later became a Supreme Court justice, is celebrating a milestone 100th anniversary.
Hiker rescued after going missing for 10 days in Santa Cruz Mountains
A man who went missing in the Santa Cruz Mountains was found this week, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office.
A man who went missing in the Santa Cruz Mountains was found this week, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office.