Meerkats return to San Antonio Zoo after nearly 3 decades
Visitors can watch four new meerkat babies and their fellow mammals in the newly-opened habitat at the San Antonio Zoo.
Visitors can watch four new meerkat babies and their fellow mammals in the newly-opened habitat at the San Antonio Zoo.
Texas' severe drought, pop-up showers breeds boom in cricket population
‘Tis the season for crickets. Experts said August to September is traditionally cricket season in Central Texas. But this year, the weather is forecasting a larger than normal cricket population.
‘Tis the season for crickets. Experts said August to September is traditionally cricket season in Central Texas. But this year, the weather is forecasting a larger than normal cricket population.
Amazon driver attacked by venomous rattlesnake while making delivery in Florida
An Amazon driver is in serious condition after being bitten by a rattlesnake while making a delivery to a Florida home, officials said Tuesday.
An Amazon driver is in serious condition after being bitten by a rattlesnake while making a delivery to a Florida home, officials said Tuesday.
Watch: Fishing group witnesses orca attack, leaving otter pup orphaned
The group saw one of the orcas perform “an impressive tail slap," launching both baby and mother otter into the air.
The group saw one of the orcas perform “an impressive tail slap," launching both baby and mother otter into the air.
VIDEO: Black bear spotted at Disney World's Magic Kingdom released into Florida national forest
An adult female black bear who found her way into a tree near Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Monday has been released into the Ocala National Forest, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.
An adult female black bear who found her way into a tree near Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Monday has been released into the Ocala National Forest, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.
Swarm of bees kill Kentucky man moving potting soil bag from porch, coroner says
Beekeepers warn if you ever find yourself where bees are attacking you, the most important thing to do is protect your face and run indoors or get into a vehicle. Those who study bees' behaviors also warn not to fight the insects because they have the advantage of numbers and the gift of flight.
Beekeepers warn if you ever find yourself where bees are attacking you, the most important thing to do is protect your face and run indoors or get into a vehicle. Those who study bees' behaviors also warn not to fight the insects because they have the advantage of numbers and the gift of flight.
Alaska fisherman hooks and cooks blue-fleshed fish: ‘Mother Nature is incredible’
Weighing only up to 2 lbs., rock greenlings may not sound like an impressive catch. But once you see one, it’s clear these little fish are worthy of the chase. Would you eat it?
Weighing only up to 2 lbs., rock greenlings may not sound like an impressive catch. But once you see one, it’s clear these little fish are worthy of the chase. Would you eat it?
Florida beachgoers help get distressed, stranded shark back into the ocean
A mako shark that was stuck on a Pensacola, Florida beach was sent back into the ocean by beachgoers who worked tirelessly to free the predator.
A mako shark that was stuck on a Pensacola, Florida beach was sent back into the ocean by beachgoers who worked tirelessly to free the predator.
Watch: Boaters get incredible front-row seat to humpback whale feeding frenzy
"Discovery Channel, eat your heart out," the captain joked as the boat riders watched in awe.
"Discovery Channel, eat your heart out," the captain joked as the boat riders watched in awe.
First wild spotless giraffe found in Namibia, conservation group says
The Angolan giraffe was spotted in Africa and is believed to be only the second in the world.
The Angolan giraffe was spotted in Africa and is believed to be only the second in the world.
Alaska hiker rescued thanks to viewers spotting him on bear webcam
In a dramatic rescue in Alaska, a lost hiker was saved thanks to the vigilance of viewers who spotted him on a bear webcam.
In a dramatic rescue in Alaska, a lost hiker was saved thanks to the vigilance of viewers who spotted him on a bear webcam.
Massive alligator swims towards children swimming in Houston area lake
Some scary moments for those swimming at Raven Lake in Huntsville State Park
Some scary moments for those swimming at Raven Lake in Huntsville State Park
Rhino kills zookeeper and seriously injures her husband
The rhino killed the zookeeper and seriously injured another zookeeper, her husband, as he tried to chase the rhino away from her.
The rhino killed the zookeeper and seriously injured another zookeeper, her husband, as he tried to chase the rhino away from her.
Grizzly bear that mauled Montana hunter goes missing, prompting all-out search
Officials have closed part of the Custer Gallatin National Forest in southwestern Montana after a hunter was severely mauled by a grizzly bear.
Officials have closed part of the Custer Gallatin National Forest in southwestern Montana after a hunter was severely mauled by a grizzly bear.
Tennessee officials warn public after people get 'dangerously close' to bear
The bear wandered the steps of the building as dozens of people stood by. But some came within mere feet of the wild animal, with their phones out to get a closer look.
The bear wandered the steps of the building as dozens of people stood by. But some came within mere feet of the wild animal, with their phones out to get a closer look.
Fisherman lands 283-pound 'river monster' to beat 72-year-old angling world record
Reeling in the 283-pound alligator gar in Texas's Sam Rayburn Lake on a 6-pound test line took 2 hours and 45 minutes for Art Weston.
Reeling in the 283-pound alligator gar in Texas's Sam Rayburn Lake on a 6-pound test line took 2 hours and 45 minutes for Art Weston.
Missing alligator captured in Piscataway, New Jersey park
Just after 10 p.m., a concerned citizen in the Possumtown neighborhood spotted the 4-foot-long alligator near 2nd Avenue.
Just after 10 p.m., a concerned citizen in the Possumtown neighborhood spotted the 4-foot-long alligator near 2nd Avenue.
Rare, endangered okapi calf born at San Antonio Zoo
The male calf was born Saturday, Sept. 2 and for now will remain behind the scenes with his mother, says the zoo.
The male calf was born Saturday, Sept. 2 and for now will remain behind the scenes with his mother, says the zoo.
VIDEO: 3-legged bear breaks into Florida home's lanai, drinks 3 White Claws | 'Oh my God, look at him!'
A Lake Mary, Florida, mother received the shock of her life when she discovered that a three-legged black bear, affectionately known as Tripod, had somehow managed to break into her home while her 13-year-old son was inside with the family dog. The woman said the bear even accessed her outdoor refrigerator and helped itself to three of her White Claws.
A Lake Mary, Florida, mother received the shock of her life when she discovered that a three-legged black bear, affectionately known as Tripod, had somehow managed to break into her home while her 13-year-old son was inside with the family dog. The woman said the bear even accessed her outdoor refrigerator and helped itself to three of her White Claws.
Texas dove hunting season returns Sept. 1; hunters asked to be prepared
Before stepping out the door, Texas game wardens said any responsible dove hunter would check their paperwork.
Before stepping out the door, Texas game wardens said any responsible dove hunter would check their paperwork.



















