Bison gores man near Old Faithful at Yellowstone National Park, officials say
It was Yellowstone’s second reported incident this year of a visitor getting too close to the animal, and the bison “responding to the perceived threat,” officials said.
It was Yellowstone’s second reported incident this year of a visitor getting too close to the animal, and the bison “responding to the perceived threat,” officials said.
Squirrel comes down through chimney in South Austin home
A squirrel fell down a South Austin resident's chimney and ran around the house before eventually exiting out the back door.
A squirrel fell down a South Austin resident's chimney and ran around the house before eventually exiting out the back door.
11-foot alligator kills man in Myrtle Beach yacht club community
South Carolina authorities determined the alligator should be euthanized immediately.
South Carolina authorities determined the alligator should be euthanized immediately.
11-year-old girl catches huge carp with her bare hands in Lake Minnetonka
Maddie Freese, 11, participates in kids' fishing tournaments but has never pulled off a catch like the one she did on Tuesday when she dove into shallow water of Lake Minnetonka and bear-hugged a carp.
Maddie Freese, 11, participates in kids' fishing tournaments but has never pulled off a catch like the one she did on Tuesday when she dove into shallow water of Lake Minnetonka and bear-hugged a carp.
World's biggest bacterium found in Caribbean mangrove swamp
Scientists have discovered the world’s largest bacterium in a Caribbean mangrove swamp.
Scientists have discovered the world’s largest bacterium in a Caribbean mangrove swamp.
Swarm of bugs picked up on Detroit, Cleveland weather radars
If you thought it was rain showers on the radar, think again!
If you thought it was rain showers on the radar, think again!
WATCH: Man fights off charging crocodile with frying pan, video goes viral
"[The owner] was worried about our safety, so he grabbed the frypan to shoo the croc away," Shane Chambers said.
"[The owner] was worried about our safety, so he grabbed the frypan to shoo the croc away," Shane Chambers said.
Shark attacks swimmer off California coast
A swimmer was seriously injured in a shark attack on the central California coast on Wednesday, police said.
A swimmer was seriously injured in a shark attack on the central California coast on Wednesday, police said.
Yellowstone reopens for the first time since June floods caused evacuation of thousands
Park managers raised the gates Wednesday at three of Yellowstone’s five entrances for the first time since June 13.
Park managers raised the gates Wednesday at three of Yellowstone’s five entrances for the first time since June 13.
National Pollinator Week: Why we should thank a bug for dinner
This week is National Pollinator Week. It's time to give thanks and reflect on the tireless service that bees, birds, bats, butterflies, moths, flies and many more animals perform every spring and summer. But why?
This week is National Pollinator Week. It's time to give thanks and reflect on the tireless service that bees, birds, bats, butterflies, moths, flies and many more animals perform every spring and summer. But why?
Sharks swimming closer to crowded beaches than previously thought, study says
"We were surprised to find that the sharks we tracked spent so much time near the lights and sounds of the busy city, often close to shore, no matter the time of day," the study author said.
"We were surprised to find that the sharks we tracked spent so much time near the lights and sounds of the busy city, often close to shore, no matter the time of day," the study author said.
Applications now being accepted for Bird City Texas program
Applications for Bird City certification will be accepted through Dec. 2, but applications must be started by Nov. 1. BCT partners welcome pre-application consultations with interested communities.
Applications for Bird City certification will be accepted through Dec. 2, but applications must be started by Nov. 1. BCT partners welcome pre-application consultations with interested communities.
World's largest recorded freshwater fish: 660-pound stingray caught in Cambodia
Scientists say the giant stingray, measuring almost 13 feet from snout to tail, was caught in the Mekong River in Cambodia.
Scientists say the giant stingray, measuring almost 13 feet from snout to tail, was caught in the Mekong River in Cambodia.
Florida man says alligator attacked, ate his dog 'like it was nothing': report
The owner had been playing fetch with his dog when an alligator suddenly grabbed the 40 lb. Lab mix by his head. "Boom, the water just sort-of exploded," he recalled. "He never barked. He never saw it... It took him down like it was nothing."
The owner had been playing fetch with his dog when an alligator suddenly grabbed the 40 lb. Lab mix by his head. "Boom, the water just sort-of exploded," he recalled. "He never barked. He never saw it... It took him down like it was nothing."
Sheriff’s deputy rescues baby skunk: 'It’s so cute!'
"You guys! It's a baby skunk!” Olmsted County Deputy Nate Jacobson documented the entire cute encounter, from rescue to rehab. And nope, he didn't get sprayed.
"You guys! It's a baby skunk!” Olmsted County Deputy Nate Jacobson documented the entire cute encounter, from rescue to rehab. And nope, he didn't get sprayed.
Watch: Black bear stalks family along Canadian trail
A young family recorded a scary encounter with a black bear during a hiking trip last week in Whistler, but their quick thinking kept things from getting worse.
A young family recorded a scary encounter with a black bear during a hiking trip last week in Whistler, but their quick thinking kept things from getting worse.
Scope of catastrophic damage along Yellowstone River emerges as historic floodwaters recede
Montana National Guard says troops have rescued 87 people from floodwaters.
Montana National Guard says troops have rescued 87 people from floodwaters.
Soggy days are wonderland for slugs, snails. 'Exshellent' ways to rid pests from garden
Coastal areas of the Pacific and Atlantic are known to be prime regions for slugs and snails.
Coastal areas of the Pacific and Atlantic are known to be prime regions for slugs and snails.
Harmful algae detected at Red Bud Isle, treatment to begin in coming days
Harmful algae has been detected at Red Bud Isle. The city will begin treating it next week.
Harmful algae has been detected at Red Bud Isle. The city will begin treating it next week.
Fighting bears tumble down mountain in Spain
A dramatic and violent encounter between two bears in nature was captured on video over the weekend.
A dramatic and violent encounter between two bears in nature was captured on video over the weekend.