Bear in Petaluma tree comes down, wanders off
Authorities gave a large bear time and space to climb down a tree and eventually, after 15 hours, the animal left a Petaluma neighborhood on its own.
Authorities gave a large bear time and space to climb down a tree and eventually, after 15 hours, the animal left a Petaluma neighborhood on its own.
Python hitches ride on sailboat, goes on 100-mile joyride from Florida Keys to mainland
Police say a 7-foot-python snuck onto a sailboat in the Florida Keys and hitched a ride, staying on board until the boat completed its nearly 100-mile voyage.
Police say a 7-foot-python snuck onto a sailboat in the Florida Keys and hitched a ride, staying on board until the boat completed its nearly 100-mile voyage.
Alligator found hiding under unaware Florida resident's car
The Collier County Sheriff's Office shared images of the sneaky reptile.
The Collier County Sheriff's Office shared images of the sneaky reptile.
Maine lobsterman scores 1-in-100 million catch: an ultra-rare cotton candy lobster
A lobsterman in Maine hauled in an incredibly rare "cotton candy" lobster -- the odds of catching one are about 1 in 100 million.
A lobsterman in Maine hauled in an incredibly rare "cotton candy" lobster -- the odds of catching one are about 1 in 100 million.
Water in Barton Creek at Sculpture Falls safe to swim in, officials say
Officials say it's now safe to play in the water near Sculpture Falls after samples taken in September showed levels of a toxin produced by blue-green algae.
Officials say it's now safe to play in the water near Sculpture Falls after samples taken in September showed levels of a toxin produced by blue-green algae.
Iowa study: 82.5% of deer tested positive for COVID-19
When researchers in Iowa first began testing deer for COVID-19 in April of 2020, they didn’t find any signs of the virus for months. That changed in the fall when the first positives popped up in September and October.
When researchers in Iowa first began testing deer for COVID-19 in April of 2020, they didn’t find any signs of the virus for months. That changed in the fall when the first positives popped up in September and October.
Millions of red crabs cover streets on Australia’s Christmas Island
The annual red crab migration has begun on Australia’s Christmas Island and millions of crabs have taken over the streets as they make their way to the ocean to breed.
The annual red crab migration has begun on Australia’s Christmas Island and millions of crabs have taken over the streets as they make their way to the ocean to breed.
Bay Area woman battling cancer survives bear attack while visiting Tahoe
An East Bay woman survived being mauled by a bear in North Lake Tahoe over the weekend. She said she wanted to share her story as a warning to others.
An East Bay woman survived being mauled by a bear in North Lake Tahoe over the weekend. She said she wanted to share her story as a warning to others.
Invasive Joro spiders weaving webs throughout Georgia
The Joro spider, a large invasive spider native to East Asia, has taken hold in Georgia.
The Joro spider, a large invasive spider native to East Asia, has taken hold in Georgia.
Study finds California condors can have "virgin births"
Endangered California condors can have "'virgin births," according to a study released Thursday.
Endangered California condors can have "'virgin births," according to a study released Thursday.
Caution: Salmon crossing! Skokomish River flood brings salmon to the streets
Those weren't your typical pedestrians crossing the streets of Mason County during an atmospheric river Thursday afternoon. It was salmon!
Those weren't your typical pedestrians crossing the streets of Mason County during an atmospheric river Thursday afternoon. It was salmon!
Phoenix cat chases away coyote from his home
A Phoenix couple caught their cat chasing away a coyote from their home early in the morning and it was all captured on their security camera. "Lucky, spunky cat."
A Phoenix couple caught their cat chasing away a coyote from their home early in the morning and it was all captured on their security camera. "Lucky, spunky cat."
VIDEO: Bear crashes wedding, unfazed guest continues eating dinner
A video going viral on TikTok shows a bear-y unusual wedding crasher at a reception held over the weekend in Mexico.
A video going viral on TikTok shows a bear-y unusual wedding crasher at a reception held over the weekend in Mexico.
Massive sunfish rescued from fishnet off Spanish coast
A sunfish weighing more than 2,200 pounds and measuring 9 feet 5 inches long was released back into the ocean after it became trapped in a fishing net off the coast of Ceuta, Spain, on October 4, scientists said.
A sunfish weighing more than 2,200 pounds and measuring 9 feet 5 inches long was released back into the ocean after it became trapped in a fishing net off the coast of Ceuta, Spain, on October 4, scientists said.
Florida man who trapped gator in trash bin catches big snake in new video
In a new video posted to Instagram, the ‘Alligator Man’ is seen saving his neighborhood from a large snake using a towel.
In a new video posted to Instagram, the ‘Alligator Man’ is seen saving his neighborhood from a large snake using a towel.
Nearly 100 rattlesnakes pulled from under Santa Rosa home
Coming face-to-face with a rattlesnake is probably the last place most people want to be.
Coming face-to-face with a rattlesnake is probably the last place most people want to be.
Elk in Colorado with tire around neck for 2 years freed
Wildlife officials in Colorado say an elusive elk that has been wandering the hills with a car tire around its neck for at least two years has finally been freed of the obstruction.
Wildlife officials in Colorado say an elusive elk that has been wandering the hills with a car tire around its neck for at least two years has finally been freed of the obstruction.
Two-headed turtle hatches in Massachusetts
A two-headed diamondback terrapin hatched two weeks ago at a protected nesting site in Massachusetts. A wildlife center is studying and caring for the turtle, which has a rare condition called bicephaly.
A two-headed diamondback terrapin hatched two weeks ago at a protected nesting site in Massachusetts. A wildlife center is studying and caring for the turtle, which has a rare condition called bicephaly.
Mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile in Georgetown
The trap sample was collected on Tuesday Oct. 5 near Diamond Dove Trail and Airport Road in north Georgetown and tested positive the next day
The trap sample was collected on Tuesday Oct. 5 near Diamond Dove Trail and Airport Road in north Georgetown and tested positive the next day
Gorilla dies in arms of person who rescued her 14 years earlier
A beloved orphaned mountain gorilla died in the arms of her caretaker and lifelong friend.
A beloved orphaned mountain gorilla died in the arms of her caretaker and lifelong friend.