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.
Komodo dragon undergoes emergency surgery after eating water bottle dropped into zoo enclosure
A Komodo dragon at Zoo Miami needed emergency surgery to remove a water bottle after officials say a visitor dropped it into the animal's enclosure.
A Komodo dragon at Zoo Miami needed emergency surgery to remove a water bottle after officials say a visitor dropped it into the animal's enclosure.
Turtle watchers find loggerhead stuck in massive hole on Anna Maria Island beach
Suzi Fox knew there was trouble the second she saw turtle tracks going one way up the beach, but none headed back to the water.
Suzi Fox knew there was trouble the second she saw turtle tracks going one way up the beach, but none headed back to the water.
Massive fish pulls 2 Florida anglers off boat and into the water during struggle to reel it in
A birthday fishing trip in Cape Coral, Fla., resulted in an angler not just reeling in a possible catch-of-a-lifetime, but also a really great story. Unfortunately, the struggle did leave the two men soaking wet.
A birthday fishing trip in Cape Coral, Fla., resulted in an angler not just reeling in a possible catch-of-a-lifetime, but also a really great story. Unfortunately, the struggle did leave the two men soaking wet.
Several supermarket, drugstore chains no longer selling coconut products picked by monkeys
A number of supermarkets and drugstores have removed coconut products from their stores after it was revealed that they were made from coconuts picked by monkeys.
A number of supermarkets and drugstores have removed coconut products from their stores after it was revealed that they were made from coconuts picked by monkeys.
Fisherman in India accidentally catches endangered dolphin, carries it to safety
When you catch an endangered animal, it’s only right to set it free.
When you catch an endangered animal, it’s only right to set it free.
Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper nearly hit by lightning during stop
An Oklahoma Highway Patrol officer had a close call with mother nature along a highway while he helped a crew with some equipment that had fallen off a trailer July 2.
An Oklahoma Highway Patrol officer had a close call with mother nature along a highway while he helped a crew with some equipment that had fallen off a trailer July 2.
Pink flamingo learns to salsa thanks to vacationer in Aruba
There are few places on earth like Renaissance Island in Aruba, as was proven in a video of Daniel Corona, aka Dr. Travel, dancing with a flamingo along the Caribbean Sea's edge.
There are few places on earth like Renaissance Island in Aruba, as was proven in a video of Daniel Corona, aka Dr. Travel, dancing with a flamingo along the Caribbean Sea's edge.
More than a thousand starfish wash up on South Carolina beaches
Shannon Turbeville was walking the beach on Fripp Island on a Sunday evening when she stumbled upon a not-so-typical sight — more than 1,000 starfish cluttered the sand.
Shannon Turbeville was walking the beach on Fripp Island on a Sunday evening when she stumbled upon a not-so-typical sight — more than 1,000 starfish cluttered the sand.
Mystery of how flying snakes move is solved by scientists
The snakes move along tree branches and, sometimes, to reach another tree, they launch themselves into the air and glide down at an angle.
The snakes move along tree branches and, sometimes, to reach another tree, they launch themselves into the air and glide down at an angle.
Woman, 72, gored by bison at Yellowstone National Park after getting close to take photos
The 72-year-old unnamed woman got within 10 feet of the bison “multiple times” while at her Bridge Bay Campground to take photos before it attacked, the National Park Services wrote in a press release.
The 72-year-old unnamed woman got within 10 feet of the bison “multiple times” while at her Bridge Bay Campground to take photos before it attacked, the National Park Services wrote in a press release.
Wisconsin family saves bear with plastic tub stuck on head
A Wisconsin family boating on a lake in Chippewa County saved a black bear swimming with its head stuck in a plastic container on Saturday, June 27.
A Wisconsin family boating on a lake in Chippewa County saved a black bear swimming with its head stuck in a plastic container on Saturday, June 27.