Oldest-ever Great Lakes lake trout recorded in Lake Superior
The best way to measure how old a fish is is by counting the number of rings formed on a chunk of calcium living in its inner ear. This lake trout, named Mary Catherine, had 62 rings.
The best way to measure how old a fish is is by counting the number of rings formed on a chunk of calcium living in its inner ear. This lake trout, named Mary Catherine, had 62 rings.
Video: Florida alligator devours python in Everglades
An alligator in the Florida Everglades was seen doing its part to combat the invasion of Burmese pythons in the region, chomping on the limp body of one of the massive snakes and swimming off with the meaty catch.
An alligator in the Florida Everglades was seen doing its part to combat the invasion of Burmese pythons in the region, chomping on the limp body of one of the massive snakes and swimming off with the meaty catch.
Wild rabbits spotted with strange 'horn-like' growths sprouting from their heads
Recently, some wild rabbits have been seen in the U.S. with "horn-like" growths spurting from their heads that are caused by a viral infection, according to experts.
Recently, some wild rabbits have been seen in the U.S. with "horn-like" growths spurting from their heads that are caused by a viral infection, according to experts.
Spike in wasp population prompts warning for park visitors in North Bay
State parks officials are warning about an increase in yellow jacket activity at a popular park in the Bay Area, advising people to take safety precautions.
State parks officials are warning about an increase in yellow jacket activity at a popular park in the Bay Area, advising people to take safety precautions.
Watch: Feisty little Pomeranian chases bear out of home
A proud Pomeranian fearlessly protected his home – or more likely his food bowl – from a black bear who wandered inside.
A proud Pomeranian fearlessly protected his home – or more likely his food bowl – from a black bear who wandered inside.
VIDEO: Florida shark, stingray get into tussle off the coast of Panama City Beach
WATCH: A shark and stingray engaged in quite the tussle last month off the shore of Panama Beach in Florida. A woman was able to capture the moment on camera.
WATCH: A shark and stingray engaged in quite the tussle last month off the shore of Panama Beach in Florida. A woman was able to capture the moment on camera.
California sea lion bites 9-year-old girl
A sea lion at Asilomar Beach in Monterey County bit a 9-year-old girl who was out at surf lesson.
A sea lion at Asilomar Beach in Monterey County bit a 9-year-old girl who was out at surf lesson.
Octopus latches onto 6-year-old boy, refusing to release, mother says, showing footage of the child's injuries
The marks extended up the child's arm.
The marks extended up the child's arm.
Denali moose crash: 24-year-old driver killed
A 24-year-old international tourist was killed when he was driving and hit a moose near Denali National Park in Alaska.
A 24-year-old international tourist was killed when he was driving and hit a moose near Denali National Park in Alaska.
PhD student's beach walk leads to stunning discovery of elusive sea creature
The Janthina species are known for their vibrant color and unique floating ability. They are typically found in tropical seas.
The Janthina species are known for their vibrant color and unique floating ability. They are typically found in tropical seas.
Florida alligator takes woman's shoe after she provoked him: 'Serves her right'
A Florida alligator got some not-so-subtle revenge against a woman who threw her shoes at it – by taking one of them with him into the water. Watch the video in the player above.
A Florida alligator got some not-so-subtle revenge against a woman who threw her shoes at it – by taking one of them with him into the water. Watch the video in the player above.
See it: Dolphin calf reunited with mother after being freed from fishing net
The dolphin calf was first spotted entangled in the fishing net earlier this summer. And after several weeks, the young dolphin was finally freed from the line and reunited with its mother.
The dolphin calf was first spotted entangled in the fishing net earlier this summer. And after several weeks, the young dolphin was finally freed from the line and reunited with its mother.
Wisconsin bear attack: Bear still at large as DNR ends trapping efforts
Wisconsin officials are calling off their two-week effort to trap a bear that attacked a 69-year-old woman in Barron County.
Wisconsin officials are calling off their two-week effort to trap a bear that attacked a 69-year-old woman in Barron County.
North Bay residents raise flood of protest against Nicasio Dam expansion
To store more water, the Marin Municipal Water District wants to use a rubber dam to raise the level of Nicasio Reservoir by about 4 and a half feet.
To store more water, the Marin Municipal Water District wants to use a rubber dam to raise the level of Nicasio Reservoir by about 4 and a half feet.
Woman mauled by bear while hiking on popular Alaska trail
A woman had to be rescued from a popular hiking trail in Anchorage, Alaska after being attacked by a brown bear this week.
A woman had to be rescued from a popular hiking trail in Anchorage, Alaska after being attacked by a brown bear this week.
Mountain lion slinks past recycling bin near East Bay home
The East Bay city of Brentwood is on alert after video shared by the police department on Tuesday morning shows a mountain lion slinking around in a fenced-off area near a home.
The East Bay city of Brentwood is on alert after video shared by the police department on Tuesday morning shows a mountain lion slinking around in a fenced-off area near a home.
Iceland volcano eruption caught on camera
A volcano erupted on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula, prompting evacuations in the surrounding area.
A volcano erupted on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula, prompting evacuations in the surrounding area.
New blue pool at Yellowstone National Park discovered after 'mildly explosive' activity
A routine temperature check at the Norris Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park led geologists to discover a new blue water spring.
A routine temperature check at the Norris Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park led geologists to discover a new blue water spring.
Bear surprised by motion-activated sprinkler: Video
A black bear got quite the surprise when it activated a sprinkler in a yard in Minnesota. The hilarious moment was caught on video.
A black bear got quite the surprise when it activated a sprinkler in a yard in Minnesota. The hilarious moment was caught on video.
Can a Texas size flood hit California? It already has, several times
The question arises, can a Texas-like disaster occur here in California? The Bay Area's rain and snow season, October to April, does bring flooding but rarely on the level that occurred in Texas. But is has, several times.
The question arises, can a Texas-like disaster occur here in California? The Bay Area's rain and snow season, October to April, does bring flooding but rarely on the level that occurred in Texas. But is has, several times.