Florida man had baby alligator in front seat of his car, deputies say
Deputies in Hardee County arrested a man for possessing illegal drugs, only to find he also had an alligator in the front seat of his car.
Deputies in Hardee County arrested a man for possessing illegal drugs, only to find he also had an alligator in the front seat of his car.
British man says he caught record-breaking 232-pound carp fish in Thailand
A British man reeled in a 232-pound carp fish in Thailand last month — a reportedly record-breaking size believed to be the world's largest caught carp fish.
A British man reeled in a 232-pound carp fish in Thailand last month — a reportedly record-breaking size believed to be the world's largest caught carp fish.
16-foot python found nesting beneath Broward County home
A 16-foot reptile was caught in Broward County on Saturday morning, and it wasn’t an alligator.
A 16-foot reptile was caught in Broward County on Saturday morning, and it wasn’t an alligator.
Publix truck nearly cut in half by falling tree
A Publix semi-trailer has seen better days after a tree fell on it Monday afternoon.
A Publix semi-trailer has seen better days after a tree fell on it Monday afternoon.
‘God in his top pocket': Man survives after being swept over Niagara Falls, plunging 188 feet
A Canadian man survived after being swept over the largest waterfall at Niagara Falls on early Tuesday morning.
A Canadian man survived after being swept over the largest waterfall at Niagara Falls on early Tuesday morning.
Austin firefighters, police officers rescue deer caught in batting cage net
Austin firefighters and police officers teamed up on an unusual call Saturday: rescuing a deer from a batting cage net.
Austin firefighters and police officers teamed up on an unusual call Saturday: rescuing a deer from a batting cage net.
Germany's first-ever panda cub twins thriving at Berlin Zoo
Germany is celebrating the births of giant panda cubs at the Berlin Zoo -- the first time the species has been born in the country.
Germany is celebrating the births of giant panda cubs at the Berlin Zoo -- the first time the species has been born in the country.
Fisherman catches strange, 'dinosaur-like' creature
This definitely counts as a once-in-a-lifetime catch.
This definitely counts as a once-in-a-lifetime catch.
Leave no trace: National park debunks ‘myth' that tossing banana peels, apple cores is OK
Tossing banana peels, apple cores and other “natural” foods on the ground while in nature can have lasting impacts and sometimes deadly consequences for animals, wildlife officials warned this week.
Tossing banana peels, apple cores and other “natural” foods on the ground while in nature can have lasting impacts and sometimes deadly consequences for animals, wildlife officials warned this week.
Final defendant in shark-dragging case takes plea deal
The video of a shark being dragged behind a speedboat is disturbing and public outrage swelled when it went viral.
The video of a shark being dragged behind a speedboat is disturbing and public outrage swelled when it went viral.
Police herd 900 chicks to safety after they were dumped on highway
State and local law enforcement in Lower Swatara Township, Pennsylvania, teamed up to rescue 900 peeps from a state highway early Wednesday morning.
State and local law enforcement in Lower Swatara Township, Pennsylvania, teamed up to rescue 900 peeps from a state highway early Wednesday morning.
Baby black bear found sprawled across hotel bathroom sink unfazed by guests and workers
A hotel in Montana got a surprise unregistered guest when a young black bear was found sprawled across a bathroom sink in totally nonchalant fashion.
A hotel in Montana got a surprise unregistered guest when a young black bear was found sprawled across a bathroom sink in totally nonchalant fashion.
One third of pet owners prefer furry friends over their own kids, survey finds
There's no doubt that most pet owners adore their furry family members. In fact, some even consider them their children....but that could be bad news for their own flesh and blood.
There's no doubt that most pet owners adore their furry family members. In fact, some even consider them their children....but that could be bad news for their own flesh and blood.
Daytime naps once or twice a week may keep your heart healthy, study finds
Go ahead, take a siesta. A daytime nap taken once or twice a week may be linked to heart health, according to new research.
Go ahead, take a siesta. A daytime nap taken once or twice a week may be linked to heart health, according to new research.
‘Frozen Dragon of the North': Scientists identify previously unknown species of giant flying reptile
Scientists have identified a new species of giant flying reptile, which they call the “Frozen Dragon of the North,” according to the University of Southern California.
Scientists have identified a new species of giant flying reptile, which they call the “Frozen Dragon of the North,” according to the University of Southern California.
Biblical town of Emmaus, linked to Jesus' resurrection, Ark of the Covenant, may have been found
Archaeologists in Israel may have discovered the Biblical town of Emmaus, which is linked to Jesus’ resurrection and the Ark of the Covenant.
Archaeologists in Israel may have discovered the Biblical town of Emmaus, which is linked to Jesus’ resurrection and the Ark of the Covenant.
Endangered sea turtle shot in neck with 3-foot spear off Florida coast
A $5,000 reward is being offered to help find the person who shot an endangered green sea turtle in the neck with a spear off the coast of Florida.
A $5,000 reward is being offered to help find the person who shot an endangered green sea turtle in the neck with a spear off the coast of Florida.
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.