New Texas hunting and fishing license rules require valid ID for purchases

Under new Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) rules that took effect Monday, Texans and other customers ages 17+ must now show valid identification to purchase a recreational hunting or fishing license.

TPWD pursuing 650-acre acquisition for new East Texas state park

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has confirmed it is pursuing acquisition of land in East Texas' Henderson County for a proposed new state park.

Scientists discover 'demon' cavefish tucked away in Alabama cave

Researchers have uncovered a new species of blind cavefish hiding in one of the most studied cave systems in Alabama.

VIDEO: Rattlesnakes spotted 'combat dancing' on Southern California street

A video captured by a FOX 11 viewer showing two massive rattlesnakes in Thousand Oaks served as a reminder that as heat rises, so do rattlesnake sightings.

Henry County man saves pregnant fiancée during Florida shark attack

A Henry County man is recovering from surgery after he pushed his pregnant fiancée to safety and fought off a shark in Daytona Beach on Saturday evening.

First-known freshwater contagious cancer spreading among catfish in Vermont lake

The first-ever transmissible cancer to spread among fish in a freshwater setting has been discovered among brown bullhead catfish in Lake Memphremagog.

Bear dies after getting stranded on utility pole in New Mexico

A New Mexico community was in for an unusual sight this week when travelers spotted a bear stranded on top of a utility pole.

There are now more ‘mosquito disease days’ in 95% of major US cities: See the map

Climate change is lengthening mosquito season across much of the U.S., giving disease-carrying mosquitoes more time to spread illnesses. A new analysis reveals which cities are seeing the biggest increases.

Beluga Whales relocated to SeaWorld San Antonio
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Two beluga whales have officially arrived at SeaWorld San Antonio with 11 more still on the way.

Who is 'Jimothy'? Why a Seattle raccoon has gone viral

He's small, he's round, and he's gone viral. "Jimothy" the racoon has been spotted in Ballard, and he's amassed millions of views.

Texas buys first state-owned firefighting helicopters to fight wildfires

Texas is launching its first state-owned firefighting fleet with a $257 million helicopter purchase to speed up wildfire response and protect communities.

FWC: 13-foot alligator attacked, killed Florida woman, DNA test confirms

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said laboratory testing has confirmed that DNA from 31-year-old Brittany Clark matched a 13-foot alligator captured after the deadly attack on the Econlockhatchee River last month.

'Masters of the Night: The True Story of Bats' exhibit
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The world of bats comes alive in the "Masters of the Night: The True Story of Bats" exhibit, now on display at the Texas Science and Natural History Museum. The museum's exhibition and outreach associate Dr. Liam Norris joins Good Day Austin's Katie Jackson to share more about these often misunderstood animals.