Lava spews as Iceland volcano comes to life for first time in 6,000 years

The Fagradals Mountain volcano had been dormant for 6,000 years, and this is the first volcanic eruption in this area of the country in nearly 800 years.

Critically endangered Sumatran tiger born at Zoo Miami

Zoo Miami is welcoming the newest member of their family: a critically endangered Sumatran tiger cub. There are less than 500 Sumatran tigers left in the wild.

Texas spring wildflowers to shine bright despite winter storm

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department says you shouldn't worry if you thought the recent winter storm would dampen the normally amazing Texas spring wildflower season.

Internet buzzes over viral video from Austin-area beekeeper

Erika Thompson of Texas Beeworks is drawing quite the buzz online with a viral video of her removing bees from a property.

Endangered songbirds are losing their chance to learn mating calls, putting species at risk

Male songbirds usually learn their tunes from adult mentors. But when aspiring crooners lack proper role models, they hit all the wrong notes — and have less success attracting mates.

Endangered right whales having a baby boom off East Coast

North Atlantic right whales are having the species' best season for new babies in several years. The endangered whales are vulnerable to ship strikes and entanglement in fishing gear.

Texas police officer removes opossum family from under truck's hood

A South Texas police officer was praised by his colleagues for removing an opossum family from under the hood of a truck in Freeport.

Lava rains from the sky during latest eruption of Italy’s Mount Etna

Video captured a fiery spectacle when Italy's Mount Etna volcano, located in eastern Sicily, erupted causing lava to rain from the sky.

Cicadas living underground for past 17 years to emerge in these states this summer

Americans can likely expect to see the swarm across 15 states as the ground temperature warms, according to a mapping site from the University of Connecticut.

Japanese scientists discover sea slugs that decapitate their own heads, grow new bodies

Japanese researchers have identified two species of sea slugs that have the ability to detach their own heads from their bodies, move around and grow entirely new bodies. 

Florida panther mom uses wildlife crossing under I-75 to move three kittens to refuge

Wildlife cameras captured an endangered Florida panther moving her young kittens to a new den, and she used a wildlife crossing under a major highway to make the trek safely.

TPWD reports zebra mussels found in aquarium moss balls in stores

TPWD and other wildlife agencies are urging pet and aquarium supply stores to pull the products from their shelves and customers to dispose of them.

'Could have been a lot worse' says paramedic who nearly lost arm to alligator

A Central Florida paramedic had his arm nearly ripped off by an alligator last summer. We first met Tavares Fire Lt. Carsten Kieffer in August following the incident. "It was not an alligator attack. It was an alligator defending himself," he explained.

Florida woman finds gator hissing by door inside garage

A Florida woman is reminding others to keep their garage doors closed after an alligator snuck into hers.