Wandering Oak Fire: Burnet County wildfire burns 22 acres

Texas A&M Forest Service says the Wandering Oak Fire burned 22 acres and is fully contained. No structures were lost.

Ancient whale unearthed in Peru could be heaviest animal ever

A new species of ancient whale might be the heaviest animal ever found. Scientists reported Wednesday that the creature could challenge the blue whale’s title as the heaviest animal to live on Earth.

National parks and hundreds of other recreation sites are free to visit Friday

The National Park System includes parks, historic sites, monuments, recreation areas, battlefields and seashores. You can visit them all for free on Friday.

Watch: Eagle swoops down and catches fish midair, wowing onlookers

A bald eagle put on an impressive show for a man and his friends when it swooped down and caught a fish high in the air.

Los Angeles County community under quarantine due to invasive Tau fruit fly

In order to prevent further spread, residents living in the quarantine area are urged not to move any fruits or vegetables from their property.

Florida deputies: Stop calling us about manatee sex

Deputies have asked citizens to stop calling them about the hoards of flailing manatees in the canals and shorelines of the Gulf Coast communities: "We can assure you they are more than fine."

Bear takes dip in Burbank swimming pool amid LA heatwave

Hot bear summer is in full effect as police in Burbank were called for a furry intruder in a swimming pool.

Austin Wildlife Rescue sees increase in heat-related calls

Austin Wildlife Rescue says it's seen an increase in dehydrated and overheating animals in need of care, as well as an increase in reports of animals coming closer to homes looking for water.

State official doesn't believe Tokitae will be back home in Puget Sound this year

The push to return Tokitae, a captive orca, to the Pacific Northwest is gaining momentum – but roadblocks loom. The man bankrolling her transport teased a date of as early as Thanksgiving, but state officials don't see that happening until 2024 or 2025.

Bobcats take up residency under deck of Pflugerville home

Video taken by a homeowner shows a bobcat looking a little too comfortable while lounging on the back deck.