Sharks swimming closer to crowded beaches than previously thought, study says
"We were surprised to find that the sharks we tracked spent so much time near the lights and sounds of the busy city, often close to shore, no matter the time of day," the study author said.
World's largest recorded freshwater fish: 660-pound stingray caught in Cambodia
Scientists say the giant stingray, measuring almost 13 feet from snout to tail, was caught in the Mekong River in Cambodia.
Watch: Black bear stalks family along Canadian trail
A young family recorded a scary encounter with a black bear during a hiking trip last week in Whistler, but their quick thinking kept things from getting worse.
Strawberry moon: When, where to look for June’s supermoon event
June’s supermoon has been dubbed the strawberry moon because it traditionally happens during the time of year when many species of berries are ready and at their ripest for harvest, especially sweet strawberries.
Major flooding, rockslides force closure of all entrances to Yellowstone National Park
Historic flooding has forced the closure of all entrances to Yellowstone National Park through at least Wednesday.
Watch: Trombone-playing music teacher scares off bear from Canadian school
The black bear was spotted lingering near a garbage bin outside a school on Canada’s Vancouver Island.
Body of missing boater recovered from James River
Police in Henrico County, Virginia have found what they believe is the body of a second missing boater.
Ex-MMA trainer fights kangaroo that attacked his dogs in wild video
The Australian man suffered injuries to his head, leg and arm and said the kangaroo tried to go after his dogs again after he and the animal battled.
Violent lightning strikes Fairfax house, causes fire
Video from a doorbell camera caught the moment lightning struck a Fairfax County house.
Off-cycle cicada stragglers start to emerge in parts of DC region
Cicada procrastinators who did not emerge with their Brood X brethren in 2021 are finally making their way above ground.
Bison gores woman, tosses her 10 feet in Yellowstone after getting too close
A 25-year-old Ohio woman visiting Yellowstone was gored by a bison after getting within 10 feet of the animal, park officials said.
Texas fishermen reel in rare black alligator gar: 'Wild experience'
Two fishermen in Texas were shocked when they reeled in a rare, black alligator gar last week. They snapped some pics and then let the 5-foot-long fish go free.
Baby giraffe at San Diego Zoo fitted with braces after being born with limb condition
The calf was born on Feb. 1 with her front limb bending the wrong way. Staff feared she could die if they didn’t immediately correct the condition.
Wild turkey spotted near Anacostia Metro Station in DC
Another wild turkey sighting has been reported in D.C. – this time it happened Wednesday near the Anacostia Metro Station.
Assateague Island horse moved to Texas after becoming "extremely aggressive," officials say
National Park Service officials say a wild horse who has become "extremely aggressive" with staff and visitors at Assateague Island National Seashore in Maryland has been relocated to a Texas wildlife sanctuary.
Hawaii's stray cats pose major threat to protected species: Why visitors should be cautious
The majority of wild and feral cats throughout the Hawaiian Islands tend to hunt certain protected species of wildlife and also spread disease, experts say.
Potentially rabid fox captured in Arlington neighborhood
A disoriented fox showing signs consistent with rabies was captured and removed from an Arlington neighborhood by animal control officers Tuesday.
3 Sumatran tigers killed by animal traps as worldwide numbers dwindle to 400
Three critically endangered Sumatran tigers are dead after being caught in traps in Indonesia. Only about 400 are left in the wild, experts say.
What to do if a rabies-infected animal bites you?
The fox that bit Rep. Ami Bera, a reporter, and at least 7 other people in Washington, D.C. Tuesday was euthanized and tested positive for having the rabies virus, Fox News reported.
Wind energy company kills at least 150 eagles in US, pleads guilty
The company pleaded guilty to criminal charges and was ordered to pay over $8 million in fines and restitution after at least 150 eagles were killed at its wind farms in eight states.