Memphis snakes bred in captivity slither back into the wild
It's become an annual conservation event in central Louisiana: Young Louisiana pine snakes that were bred in captivity are released in Kisatchie National Forest in central Louisiana.
It's become an annual conservation event in central Louisiana: Young Louisiana pine snakes that were bred in captivity are released in Kisatchie National Forest in central Louisiana.
Watch: Florida deputies help hawk 'snake' his way out of deadly situation
A pair of Florida deputies helped a hawk "snake" his way out of a deadly situation.
A pair of Florida deputies helped a hawk "snake" his way out of a deadly situation.
Wild video shows alligator roaming Florida stormwater pipe
While investigating a series of potholes on a Florida roadway, crews discovered an alligator in a stormwater pipe.
While investigating a series of potholes on a Florida roadway, crews discovered an alligator in a stormwater pipe.
Sacramento Zoo welcomes the birth of critically endangered Sumatran orangutan
It's the first orangutan birth at the zoo since 1981.
It's the first orangutan birth at the zoo since 1981.
Alligator scares women tubing down Florida river: ‘It’s hissing at her'
An alligator catching some rays on a log gave three women quite a scare as they approached the relaxing reptile while floating down a Florida, river on inner tubes.
An alligator catching some rays on a log gave three women quite a scare as they approached the relaxing reptile while floating down a Florida, river on inner tubes.
Colorado homebuyer discovers snakes in walls as she moves in: 'I'm petrified'
The homeowner says the dog discovered snakes in the wall of her new home as she was unpacking.
The homeowner says the dog discovered snakes in the wall of her new home as she was unpacking.
Pet tortoise found strolling through Florida neighborhood reunited with family
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said the African spurred tortoise was spotted Thursday strolling around the Harry Harris subdivision in the Florida Keys.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said the African spurred tortoise was spotted Thursday strolling around the Harry Harris subdivision in the Florida Keys.
Mystery deepens as fanged fish wash up on Oregon beaches
Unusual-looking deep-sea lancetfish have been washing ashore on Oregon beaches recently, baffling experts as to why.
Unusual-looking deep-sea lancetfish have been washing ashore on Oregon beaches recently, baffling experts as to why.
NOAA offers $20K reward to find boater caught on video harassing sea lions
A boater was caught on video disturbing sea lions, which is against federal law.
A boater was caught on video disturbing sea lions, which is against federal law.
Watch: Surprised principal darts after bear pops out of school dumpster
A West Virginia principal wasted no time getting away after he unlocked the school dumpster and a bear popped out.
A West Virginia principal wasted no time getting away after he unlocked the school dumpster and a bear popped out.
Park rangers: 70-year-old man fends off cougar attack with rock
The unidentified man told authorities that he was hiking through some trees when a cougar jumped out and knocked him to the ground.
The unidentified man told authorities that he was hiking through some trees when a cougar jumped out and knocked him to the ground.
How to see an exclusive firefly spectacle in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The lottery to try and see the annual firefly spectacle at Great Smoky Mountains National Park is only open through May 1.
The lottery to try and see the annual firefly spectacle at Great Smoky Mountains National Park is only open through May 1.
Check it out: Man catfishing in Missouri snags 4-foot prehistoric fish instead
A man catfishing along a Missouri river was surprised when he reeled in an unexpected prehistoric fish.
A man catfishing along a Missouri river was surprised when he reeled in an unexpected prehistoric fish.
Humpback whales use sandy ocean floors for exfoliating ‘spa day,’ researchers find
Humans have discovered ways to get rid of old, dead skin cells – and it turns out humpback whales have made this self-care advancement, too.
Humans have discovered ways to get rid of old, dead skin cells – and it turns out humpback whales have made this self-care advancement, too.
Scientists discover 3 new sea worms that glow in the dark
The newly-discovered bioluminescent Polycirrus worms were named after creatures from Japanese folklore and an influential marine biologist.
The newly-discovered bioluminescent Polycirrus worms were named after creatures from Japanese folklore and an influential marine biologist.
‘Bear-y’ lucky: Nevada firefighters rescue bear stuck in tree
Video footage shows the bear falling from the tree into a tarp held by firefighters.
Video footage shows the bear falling from the tree into a tarp held by firefighters.
‘New baby alert’: Endangered Francois’ leaf monkey born at San Antonio Zoo
Zookeepers at the San Antonio Zoo in Texas celebrated the recent birth of a Francois’ langur, also known as a Francois’ leaf monkey, with footage posted on April 25.
Zookeepers at the San Antonio Zoo in Texas celebrated the recent birth of a Francois’ langur, also known as a Francois’ leaf monkey, with footage posted on April 25.
Black bear ‘destroyed’ after killing hikers’ dog, hiding body in Canada's Jasper National Park
The attack happened around 4 p.m. Saturday at the Alberta park situated in the Canadian Rockies, as two hikers and their two dogs were returning to the trailhead on Wabasso Lake Trail, Parks Canada said.
The attack happened around 4 p.m. Saturday at the Alberta park situated in the Canadian Rockies, as two hikers and their two dogs were returning to the trailhead on Wabasso Lake Trail, Parks Canada said.
‘Bear-y’ fun afternoon: Group of bears spotted bouncing on trampoline in Connecticut backyard
Homeowner Olivia Germano uploaded the video to Facebook, noting that this was not the first time the group had paid her a visit.
Homeowner Olivia Germano uploaded the video to Facebook, noting that this was not the first time the group had paid her a visit.
Kentucky man reels in likely world-record alligator gar from Texas river
To say Kentucky angler Arthur Weston was holding on tight is an understatement.
To say Kentucky angler Arthur Weston was holding on tight is an understatement.