Spider populations become more aggressive after hurricanes, study finds
Hurricanes not only bring devastating weather and leave destruction in their wake — the storms also bring higher numbers of aggressive spiders, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution.
Hurricanes not only bring devastating weather and leave destruction in their wake — the storms also bring higher numbers of aggressive spiders, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution.
Rare, two-headed rattlesnake found in New Jersey forest
It looks like something from a science fiction movie.
It looks like something from a science fiction movie.
Photographer captures moment 'curious' squirrel stops to smell a flower
A photographer in Vienna, Austria captured the moment a small ground squirrel stopped to smell the flowers — in order, evidently, to find out which one would taste the best.
A photographer in Vienna, Austria captured the moment a small ground squirrel stopped to smell the flowers — in order, evidently, to find out which one would taste the best.
'Go on, Bubs:' California sergeant shoos away bear eating garbage in Dumpster
Sheriff’s deputies in Placer County came to the rescue of a bear that got trapped in a Dumpster at the Northstar Ski Resort.
Sheriff’s deputies in Placer County came to the rescue of a bear that got trapped in a Dumpster at the Northstar Ski Resort.
Florida woman allegedly let dogs kill duckling, kicked mama duck trying to protect baby
A Florida woman has been arrested after authorities say she let her dogs kill a baby duckling and kicked the mother duck repeatedly as it tried to stop the attack.
A Florida woman has been arrested after authorities say she let her dogs kill a baby duckling and kicked the mother duck repeatedly as it tried to stop the attack.
Alligator bites Florida woman after she steps on reptile
Wildlife officials say an alligator bit a woman after she accidentally stepped on it at a Florida wildlife sanctuary.
Wildlife officials say an alligator bit a woman after she accidentally stepped on it at a Florida wildlife sanctuary.
African painted dog killed by packmates at Dallas Zoo
The Dallas Zoo is mourning the death of one of its new African painted dogs.
The Dallas Zoo is mourning the death of one of its new African painted dogs.
Zebra Mussel warning at Lake Travis ahead of holiday weekend
Visitors to Lake Travis for the holidays should make sure to keep an eye out for zebra mussels.
Visitors to Lake Travis for the holidays should make sure to keep an eye out for zebra mussels.
Advisory issued about bacteria risk in swimming spots
Fed by the San Gabriel River, the Blue Hole is a hot spot to cool off in Georgetown.
Fed by the San Gabriel River, the Blue Hole is a hot spot to cool off in Georgetown.
Several venomous snakes spotted in Austin area
There have been several snake sightings in the Austin area this week, many of them venomous. Two senior police officers with Austin Police Department's Motorcycle Unit came across a scaly surprise on their way out of the police academy Wednesday.
There have been several snake sightings in the Austin area this week, many of them venomous. Two senior police officers with Austin Police Department's Motorcycle Unit came across a scaly surprise on their way out of the police academy Wednesday.
Bobcat snagged in sports net prompts warning from parks department
The Colorado Springs division of Colorado Parks and Wildlife issued a warning to sports fans after coming to the rescue of a bobcat in a precarious position.
The Colorado Springs division of Colorado Parks and Wildlife issued a warning to sports fans after coming to the rescue of a bobcat in a precarious position.
Fox tests positive for rabies in Northwest Travis County
The Austin/Travis County Animal Services Office says a fox recently tested positive for rabies. It's asking the community to be alert and take precautionary measures with wildlife like foxes, skunks, raccoons, coyotes and bats.
The Austin/Travis County Animal Services Office says a fox recently tested positive for rabies. It's asking the community to be alert and take precautionary measures with wildlife like foxes, skunks, raccoons, coyotes and bats.
A new species of frog discovered in Costa Rica looks just like Kermit the Frog
Kermit, is that you? The Costa Rican Amphibian Research Center recently announced the discovery of a new glass frog species, Hyalinobatrachium dianae.
Kermit, is that you? The Costa Rican Amphibian Research Center recently announced the discovery of a new glass frog species, Hyalinobatrachium dianae.
Traps installed in Del Valle to catch rogue alligator living in pond
A neighborhood in Del Valle might be a little safer after traps wee set to catch a rogue gator that's been on the loose.
A neighborhood in Del Valle might be a little safer after traps wee set to catch a rogue gator that's been on the loose.
Gators in Del Valle may be nesting
Two gators in a Del Valle pond may be trying to start a family and that has nearby residents considering a re-location plan.
Two gators in a Del Valle pond may be trying to start a family and that has nearby residents considering a re-location plan.
Two Llamas captured after running loose in Phoenix
Two quick-footed llamas dashed in and out of traffic in retirement community near Phoenix.
Two quick-footed llamas dashed in and out of traffic in retirement community near Phoenix.
2 loose llamas lassoed after running amok near Phoenix
All eyes were on llama watch Thursday afternoon as two llamas were on the loose in Sun City and they gave the people trying to catch them a run for their money. FOX 10's Jessica Flores reports.
All eyes were on llama watch Thursday afternoon as two llamas were on the loose in Sun City and they gave the people trying to catch them a run for their money. FOX 10's Jessica Flores reports.
Rattlesnakes slither into the State Capitol to promote Sweetwater Rattlesnake Round-up
Rattlesnakes were slithering at the State Capitol Monday.
Rattlesnakes were slithering at the State Capitol Monday.
Groundhog bites mayor during Groundhog Day ceremony
A mayor in Wisconsin received more than just the forecast from a groundhog Monday.
A mayor in Wisconsin received more than just the forecast from a groundhog Monday.
Group urges people to donate mittens for koalas
Wildfires in parts of Australia are endangering not only people but also koalas.
Wildfires in parts of Australia are endangering not only people but also koalas.