Rare blue lobster saved by Red Lobster employees and sent to zoo
A blue lobster was adopted by a zoo after a Red Lobster employee discovered it and recognized its rarity.
A blue lobster was adopted by a zoo after a Red Lobster employee discovered it and recognized its rarity.
Southern resident orca that carried her dead calf for 17 days is pregnant again
A bittersweet moment for two southern resident orcas: both are expecting.
A bittersweet moment for two southern resident orcas: both are expecting.
Raccoon goes for leisurely swim in family's pool
A couple watched as a raccoon walked around their backyard pool in Toronto, Canada -- then decided it wanted to cool off.
A couple watched as a raccoon walked around their backyard pool in Toronto, Canada -- then decided it wanted to cool off.
Red squirrel launches itself at grey squirrel in viral photo
A photographer has captured a remarkable image of a red squirrel just before it attacks a grey squirrel for getting too close, British news agency South West News Service reports.
A photographer has captured a remarkable image of a red squirrel just before it attacks a grey squirrel for getting too close, British news agency South West News Service reports.
Orphaned manatee on the mend after being spotted by good Samaritans
Would you know what to do if you found an orphaned animal in the wild? What if that orphan weighed 60 pounds and swam in the water? ZooTampa's newest manatee is just that, a newborn orphaned calf.
Would you know what to do if you found an orphaned animal in the wild? What if that orphan weighed 60 pounds and swam in the water? ZooTampa's newest manatee is just that, a newborn orphaned calf.
First COVID-19, now mosquitoes: Bracing for bug-borne ills
As the coronavirus pandemic subsides for now in the hard-hit Northeast, public health officials in the region are bracing for an outbreak of another mysterious virus: eastern equine encephalitis.
As the coronavirus pandemic subsides for now in the hard-hit Northeast, public health officials in the region are bracing for an outbreak of another mysterious virus: eastern equine encephalitis.
Alligator found tangled in soccer net at Braden River Middle School
An alligator had to be rescued after becoming tangled in a soccer net at Braden River Middle School Wednesday.
An alligator had to be rescued after becoming tangled in a soccer net at Braden River Middle School Wednesday.
Woman dodges swarm of flying ants at her home in UK
As summer continues, more people in the U.K. are reporting swarms of flying ants.
As summer continues, more people in the U.K. are reporting swarms of flying ants.
Bystanders makes sure baby sea turtle makes it safely to the water on Florida beach
A baby sea turtle made the long trek from its nest to the water -- and bystanders watched closely to make sure the little one made the trip safely.
A baby sea turtle made the long trek from its nest to the water -- and bystanders watched closely to make sure the little one made the trip safely.
'Hey buddy, there's a shark right there!': Off-duty police officer pulls boy away from shark
An off-duty Cocoa police officer pulled a boy away from a shark to safety. The incident was caught on camera.
An off-duty Cocoa police officer pulled a boy away from a shark to safety. The incident was caught on camera.
Little boy overwhelmed with emotion at first fish catch: 'First day of my whole life!'
A little boy's reaction to catching his first fish on Lake Champlain is warming hearts.
A little boy's reaction to catching his first fish on Lake Champlain is warming hearts.
Mosquitoes flying free as health departments focus on virus
The COVID-19 pandemic has pulled public health workers away from mosquito-related tasks -- leaving many localities vulnerable to potential mosquito threats.
The COVID-19 pandemic has pulled public health workers away from mosquito-related tasks -- leaving many localities vulnerable to potential mosquito threats.
Additional West Nile Virus samples collected in Williamson County
Health officials for the county are strongly encouraging residents to remain vigilant about protecting themselves from mosquito bites and preventing mosquito breeding
Health officials for the county are strongly encouraging residents to remain vigilant about protecting themselves from mosquito bites and preventing mosquito breeding
Dog dies from algae bloom exposure just 1 hour after swimming in Utah river, National Parks Service says
Officials in Utah have issued a public health warning for part of the Virgin River in Zion National Park after a dog died, following reported exposure to harmful algal blooms on July 4.
Officials in Utah have issued a public health warning for part of the Virgin River in Zion National Park after a dog died, following reported exposure to harmful algal blooms on July 4.
Red-winged blackbird photographed hitching a ride on bald eagle’s back
New York wildlife officials shared a rare photograph Monday of a red-winged blackbird hitching a ride on the back of a hunting bald eagle.
New York wildlife officials shared a rare photograph Monday of a red-winged blackbird hitching a ride on the back of a hunting bald eagle.
Elephant helps struggling calf scale roadside barrier in India
A trio of elephants on the move in India met an obstacle in the shape of a roadside barrier that was too tall for the smallest of them. Luckily, a helping trunk was soon at hand.
A trio of elephants on the move in India met an obstacle in the shape of a roadside barrier that was too tall for the smallest of them. Luckily, a helping trunk was soon at hand.
Woman finds dozens of snakes in apartment after building renovations
The snakes started appearing in early June when crews removed balconies at the complex and left a hole leading into her residence.
The snakes started appearing in early June when crews removed balconies at the complex and left a hole leading into her residence.
Florida surfer's GoPro camera captures sharks underneath board at New Smyrna Beach
What started as an opportunity to test out her GoPro turned into a close-up view of a shark encounter in New Smyrna Beach.
What started as an opportunity to test out her GoPro turned into a close-up view of a shark encounter in New Smyrna Beach.
West Nile Virus detected in mosquito trapping site in Williamson County
Due to the location of nearby neighborhoods and outdoor activities at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park, the county is asking the community to be vigilant in protecting themselves from mosquitoes.
Due to the location of nearby neighborhoods and outdoor activities at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park, the county is asking the community to be vigilant in protecting themselves from mosquitoes.
Increased risk of harmful algae on Lady Bird Lake during summer
2019's algae bloom was particularly harmful to dogs, whereas at least five dogs died after swimming in Lady Bird Lake, the city says.
2019's algae bloom was particularly harmful to dogs, whereas at least five dogs died after swimming in Lady Bird Lake, the city says.



















