UT Austin hires director for Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Lee Clippard has been interim director since May and previously worked for seven years in center leadership, serving as deputy director and the head of communications and guest experience.

Anglers reel in 2 legacy-class fish in Texas over same weekend

Legacy Class fish are fish that are large enough to be used for breeding purposes. The offspring from these fish are used to stock lakes across Texas.

Fisherman bitten by shark near Bahamas rescued by Coast Guard

A fisherman who was bitten by a shark near the Bahamas was pulled to safety by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew after his mates tightened a tourniquet around his arm.

Video captures flock of birds suddenly falling from the sky in Mexico

A flock of yellow-headed blackbirds suddenly dropped from the sky on a street in Mexico, but the reason behind the mysterious fall remains unclear.

Fisherman catches 33-pound squid in Hawaii setting internet on fire

Nikko Eterovich said the 33-pound squid was the biggest one he has ever caught. He said the squid's weight broke Hawaii's record.

Crocodile with tire stuck around neck for 6 years is finally freed

A wild crocodile with a motorcycle tire stuck around its neck since 2016 has finally been freed thanks to an Indonesian bird catcher’s tireless effort.

Cold-stunned gator with fish in mouth stops mid-snack at Myakka State Park

Only in Florida does a cold-blooded predator get too cold to eat. A massive, apparently cold-stunned alligator caught a large snook at Myakka State Park over the weekend, but appeared to freeze mid-snack.

Hunter kills 900-pound alligator blamed in disappearance of livestock near Florida lake

A professional hunter said he killed the culprit responsible for the sudden disappearance of livestock on a South Florida property: a massive alligator over 13 feet long and weighing in at a hulking 905 pounds.

It got so cold in Florida, iguanas fell from trees

It got so cold in Florida this weekend that iguanas indeed fall from trees. The invasive species are called cold-blooded for a reason.

9-year-old girl recovering from coyote attack in Georgetown

Residents of the Teravista neighborhood say this is just one of several dangerous encounters they've had with coyotes in recent days.

Rare DC snowy owl sighting draws crowds to Union Station

A rare snowy owl sighting in the nation's capital drew the attention of birdwatchers across the Washington, D.C. region again Wednesday as the elusive and solitary creature perched on the roof of Union Station.

Deadly fight between mountain lions caught on Belmont resident's video

Residents of Belmont woke up to a frightening scene in their front yard early Wednesday morning, a deadly fight playing out between two mountain lions.

Florida police block 12-foot alligator from walking across highway

Officers with the Florida Highway Patrol responded to reports of a large gator on the side of Interstate 75 in Collier County.

Florida, eh? Why snowbirds in Canada love heading south

For years, the Sunshine State has been a prime destination for Canadians seeking to escape the North’s cold winter months — and, in doing so, they make a significant impact on the local culture and economy.

Good Samaritans help sea lion that wandered onto San Diego freeway

Good Samaritans stopped traffic on a San Diego highway to help a sea lion after the animal managed to wander onto the busy road. Sea World rescuers then captured the sea lion -- but they say this actually isn't the first time they've had to help him.