East Coast braces for invasion of palm-sized venomous spiders capable of flying
The large and vividly colored Joro spider may move northward across the Northeast this summer.
Rattlesnake, bobcat battle for a shady spot
As the heat picks up, even the animals are doing what they can to stay cool, and that includes getting a bit scrappy. A video out of Saguaro National Park shows a bobcat and a rattlesnake battling it out for a prime spot of shade right outside the park's visitor center. According to park officials, local wildlife tries to take advantage of the lower visitation during the heat of the summer. It appears this fight ended in a draw as both animals disappeared into different bushes in the area.
Woman gored by bison at Yellowstone National Park
Park rangers are once again reminding the public to give wildlife their space after an elderly woman was gored by a bison at Yellowstone. The woman is now in the hospital. Park officials say the bison was defending its space when it came within a few feet of the woman and lifted her off the ground with its horns. The 83-year-old tourist from South Carolina was seriously hurt and had to be airlifted to a hospital. Park officials remind visitors to always stay more than 25 yards away from wildlife.
Rare juvenile T. rex fossil unearthed by 3 boys, now on display at Denver museum
A juvenile T. rex fossil, discovered by a group of children during a hike near Marmarth, North Dakota, is now on display at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
Bison gores 83-year-old woman in Yellowstone National Park
An 83-year-old woman was gored and seriously injured by a bison in Yellowstone National Park.
Behind the scenes look at feeding time at OdySea Aquarium
OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale features thousands of animals of all different kinds, and as you can imagine, preparing all the food to keep all the animals happy and healthy is a massive operation. We're showing you a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes.
'Can my pet eat cicadas?' Expert reveals what to do if your dog or cat gets hold of this insect
Ingesting cicadas could cause gastrointestinal upset and allergic reactions in certain pets, a vet tech says.
See it: Catfish 'the size of a 6th grader' tops state record after pulled from Oklahoma reservoir
Flathead catfish are frequently found in Oklahoma waters, and the massive specimen legally caught by Bradly Courtright on the Pine Creek Reservoir was nearly 40 years old.
Charlotte the pregnant stingray has a 'reproductive disease,' aquarium says
Charlotte the stingray, initially believed to be pregnant without a male companion, was found by a North Carolina aquarium to have a rare reproductive disease affecting her health.
Bear put down after roaming Prescott Valley neighborhood
A bear that escaped and roamed a Prescott Valley neighborhood had to be put down, officials said.
A year later: Phoenix tiger cub seized by police is doing well at Minnesota sanctuary
It's been a year since a tiger cub was seized from a Phoenix home and was moved from Arizona to a Minnesota sanctuary. We have an update on Indy as she continues to grow!
Tiger cub seized in Phoenix doing well a year later
It's been a year since a tiger cub was seized from a Phoenix home and was moved from Arizona to a Minnesota sanctuary. We have an update on Indy as she continues to grow!
Bear spotted in Prescott Valley neighborhood
Prescott Valley residents are being warned after police say a black bear has been spotted roaming a neighborhood.
Family comes to rescue of 15-year-old attacked by a bear in Alpine
A 15-year-old boy was blindsided by a bear attack while watching TV at his family's cabin in the eastern Arizona town of Alpine.
Bear shot dead by Arizona game officers after swipe attack on teen in mountain cabin
A black bear was shot and killed by Arizona fish and game officers after it entered a home through an open door and injured a teenager in a mountain community near the New Mexico state line, wildlife officials said.
Caught in twister: Deputy’s bodycam records too-close encounter with Iowa tornado
Sgt. Todd Dollen with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office was trying to get campers at the Hacklebarney Campground to shelter when he became trapped on the roads as the twister roared by.
Fisherman arrested for cheating in bass tournament with lead weights
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported that the angler placed 2.59 pounds of lead weights in a fish he submitted for the Big Bass Splash tournament at Toledo Bend on May 17.
Veteran survives horrifying bear attack while hiking in popular national park
A disabled veteran who survived an attack by a grizzly bear is sharing the moment when his instincts kicked in and how it helped him survive.
Coyotes euthanized after an attack in a Scottsdale neighborhood
Arizona Game and Fish euthanizes two coyotes after an attack in a Scottsdale neighborhood.
Family infected with parasitic worms from undercooked black bear meat, CDC reports
Several family members, including some from Minnesota, were infected with parasitic worm larvae after sharing a meal with black bear meat, a recent report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says.