Australia’s destructive wildfires seen from space in NASA images
NASA released images showing the devastation from the bushfires burning all over Australia.
NASA released images showing the devastation from the bushfires burning all over Australia.
3 mountain lions killed after feeding on human remains
Three mountain lions found feeding on human remains near a popular Tucson hiking trail have been killed, Arizona authorities said Wednesday.
Three mountain lions found feeding on human remains near a popular Tucson hiking trail have been killed, Arizona authorities said Wednesday.
Snakes on a...pizza? NC family finds terrifying surprise in oven
A Wake Forest family was shocked after finding a slithery surprise in their oven ... a snake.
A Wake Forest family was shocked after finding a slithery surprise in their oven ... a snake.
Piles of tumbleweed trapped cars along Washington highway on New Year's Eve
Parts of Washington State welcomed 2020 with a "tumblegeddon", as workers had to dig out cars trapped underneath piles of tumbleweed that gathered on a highway.
Parts of Washington State welcomed 2020 with a "tumblegeddon", as workers had to dig out cars trapped underneath piles of tumbleweed that gathered on a highway.
Raging wildfires trap 4,000 at Australian town's waterfront
Wildfires burning across Australia's two most populous states Tuesday trapped residents of a seaside town in apocalyptic conditions.
Wildfires burning across Australia's two most populous states Tuesday trapped residents of a seaside town in apocalyptic conditions.
Texas deputy uses lasso to capture feral hog in apartment complex
The feral hog was released unharmed into an unpopulated area.
The feral hog was released unharmed into an unpopulated area.
Cyclist gives thirsty koala a drink during severe heatwave in Australia
A cyclist gave water to a thirsty koala during her morning ride in Adelaide, Australia on Dec. 27. A severe heatwave has gripped South Australia on Dec. 27.
A cyclist gave water to a thirsty koala during her morning ride in Adelaide, Australia on Dec. 27. A severe heatwave has gripped South Australia on Dec. 27.
Getting rid of your Christmas tree? Donate it to the Austin Zoo
Austin Zoo is accepting trees until Sunday, January 12, according to the zoo's Facebook.
Austin Zoo is accepting trees until Sunday, January 12, according to the zoo's Facebook.
Thousands of koalas feared dead in wildfire-ravaged Australia
Thousands of koalas are feared to have died in a wildfire-ravaged area north of Sydney, further diminishing Australia's iconic marsupial, while the fire danger increased in the country's east on Saturday as temperatures soared.
Thousands of koalas are feared to have died in a wildfire-ravaged area north of Sydney, further diminishing Australia's iconic marsupial, while the fire danger increased in the country's east on Saturday as temperatures soared.
Thirsty koala bottle-fed by firefighter as Australian bushfires rage
A thirsty koala was bottle-fed by a firefighter battling one of the bushfires burning through South Australia on December 21.
A thirsty koala was bottle-fed by a firefighter battling one of the bushfires burning through South Australia on December 21.
Bald eagle dies of gunshot wound in Indiana, reward offered
A bullet struck a protected bald eagle in Indiana, leading to the bird’s death, officials said Sunday.
A bullet struck a protected bald eagle in Indiana, leading to the bird’s death, officials said Sunday.
Shark reportedly bites surfer off coast of Santa Barbara
A shark reportedly bit a surfer Saturday afternoon off Santa Rosa Island in a “truly terrifying situation,” the Coast Guard said.
A shark reportedly bit a surfer Saturday afternoon off Santa Rosa Island in a “truly terrifying situation,” the Coast Guard said.
Eagle vs. octopus: Dramatic video shows bald eagle caught in tentacled death grip
A dramatic video of a potentially deadly encounter between a bald eagle and an octopus was posted on YouTube Wednesday.
A dramatic video of a potentially deadly encounter between a bald eagle and an octopus was posted on YouTube Wednesday.
Fat innkeeper worms, also known as 'penis fish,' strand on Marin Beach
The so-called Penis fish are making headlines in the Bay Area after thousands strand on a Marin beach.
The so-called Penis fish are making headlines in the Bay Area after thousands strand on a Marin beach.
Lake Marble Falls, Lake Granger join list of 27 Texas lakes infested with zebra mussels
Lake Marble Falls, along with Lake Granger north of Taylor, join 27 other Texas lakes where zebra mussels have been found. The mussels not only cause problems for water utilities, but clusters of the shells are razor-sharp, creating hazards in recreational areas.
Lake Marble Falls, along with Lake Granger north of Taylor, join 27 other Texas lakes where zebra mussels have been found. The mussels not only cause problems for water utilities, but clusters of the shells are razor-sharp, creating hazards in recreational areas.
Florida man found eaten by alligator actually died from meth overdose, officials say
It turns out that even though the man's hand and foot were found inside the gator's stomach, he actually died from a meth overdose, reports say.
It turns out that even though the man's hand and foot were found inside the gator's stomach, he actually died from a meth overdose, reports say.
Death toll rises: 16 dead after New Zealand volcano erupts
The continuing volcanic activity has delayed the recovery of the last victims since Monday's deadly eruption, which occurred as 47 tourists and their guides were exploring the island. In addition to the bodies left on the island, eight other people were killed and dozens were severely burned by the blast of scalding steam and ash.
The continuing volcanic activity has delayed the recovery of the last victims since Monday's deadly eruption, which occurred as 47 tourists and their guides were exploring the island. In addition to the bodies left on the island, eight other people were killed and dozens were severely burned by the blast of scalding steam and ash.
Scorpion stings United Airlines passenger on flight from San Francisco to Atlanta
The passenger on Flight 1554 told TMZ that she felt stinging on her leg and when she went to the restroom, a scorpion fell out of her pant leg. Flight attendants were able to trap the arachnid, the passenger told TMZ.
The passenger on Flight 1554 told TMZ that she felt stinging on her leg and when she went to the restroom, a scorpion fell out of her pant leg. Flight attendants were able to trap the arachnid, the passenger told TMZ.
Cardinal with rare abnormality discovered in central Texas
According to the Inland Bird Banding Association, the bird shows apparent bilateral gynandromorphism, a rare abnormality that causes it to have female plumage on one side of its body, and male on the other.
According to the Inland Bird Banding Association, the bird shows apparent bilateral gynandromorphism, a rare abnormality that causes it to have female plumage on one side of its body, and male on the other.
Man hits 'dog' on Canadian highway, doesn't realize it's a coyote
When he hit the coyote, he "thought it was a German Shepherd or a husky."
When he hit the coyote, he "thought it was a German Shepherd or a husky."