Is toxic algae the new normal in area lakes?
Several of the Highland Lakes have already tested positive for toxic blue-green algae this year, says LCRA.
Several of the Highland Lakes have already tested positive for toxic blue-green algae this year, says LCRA.
Massive gator gets trapped on lanai before taking a swim in family's pool
Tim Kelly had quite the surprise Friday morning when he heard growling while getting his morning cup of coffee. He turned around to see a massive alligator -- between 7 and 9 feet -- on the lanai of his Pinellas County home.
Tim Kelly had quite the surprise Friday morning when he heard growling while getting his morning cup of coffee. He turned around to see a massive alligator -- between 7 and 9 feet -- on the lanai of his Pinellas County home.
Houston Zoo releases rehabilitated cold-stunned turtles into Gulf
14 endangered turtles were released into the Gulf of Mexico at Galveston by Houston Zoo veterinary staff on March 20.
14 endangered turtles were released into the Gulf of Mexico at Galveston by Houston Zoo veterinary staff on March 20.
As bald eagle populations climb, Maryland’s Conowingo Dam offers stunning views of national bird
Once teetering on the brink of extinction, the bald eagle - the national symbol of the United States - is now thriving across the county.
Once teetering on the brink of extinction, the bald eagle - the national symbol of the United States - is now thriving across the county.
VIDEO: Pod of orcas spotted during rare sighting off Texas coast
Footage shared by Sam Hardeman, a fishing vessel captain, shows adult killer whales breaching the waters with juvenile orcas.
Footage shared by Sam Hardeman, a fishing vessel captain, shows adult killer whales breaching the waters with juvenile orcas.
After 100 years, California condor could return to northwest
The new initiative calls for releasing four or six juvenile condors each year for 20 years throughout Redwood National Park, which is about an hour’s drive from the Oregon border.
The new initiative calls for releasing four or six juvenile condors each year for 20 years throughout Redwood National Park, which is about an hour’s drive from the Oregon border.
‘Look at them all!’: Video shows thousands of spiders covering homes in Australia amid severe rains, floods
When part of Australia was hit with devastating floods, an unforeseen side effect kicked in - hordes of spiders seeking shelter on higher gound.
When part of Australia was hit with devastating floods, an unforeseen side effect kicked in - hordes of spiders seeking shelter on higher gound.
9-year-old Minnesota boy survives shark attack in Miami
A Minnesota boy vacationing in Florida with his family survived a shark attack Sunday in Miami Beach.
A Minnesota boy vacationing in Florida with his family survived a shark attack Sunday in Miami Beach.
Boy bitten by shark in South Florida during first trip to beach
The family, visiting from Minnesota, decided to head to the beach while they waited for their Miami Beach hotel room.
The family, visiting from Minnesota, decided to head to the beach while they waited for their Miami Beach hotel room.
Video shows swarms of mice at Australian farm as region deals with rodent plague
Videos posted by a farmer in Australia show a massive mice problem that the region is dealing with.
Videos posted by a farmer in Australia show a massive mice problem that the region is dealing with.
‘There’s so much more to learn about our planet’: Researchers name top 10 marine species discovered in 2020
The World Register of Marine Species, or WoRMS, named its top 10 marine species out of nearly 2,000 discovered in 2020.
The World Register of Marine Species, or WoRMS, named its top 10 marine species out of nearly 2,000 discovered in 2020.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Manta ray photobombs Florida surfer in viral photo
“One in a million chances of catching this photo!” said one viewer.
“One in a million chances of catching this photo!” said one viewer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Video captured a fiery spectacle when Italy's Mount Etna volcano, located in eastern Sicily, erupted causing lava to rain from the sky.