Long Island cops corral slippery seal out on the town
A wayward seal has been captured after an early morning foray through the town of Southampton in Suffolk County.
Rare upward lightning strike spotted over Kansas during severe thunderstorm
Tuesday was indeed an electrifying night in Kansas as a photographer captured an incredible upward strike of lightning amid a raging thunderstorm.
Alligator seen swimming with football in mouth in Florida
The image sparked some debate between viewers on whether the gator was trying to eat it – or practicing its football skills.
After 4 months and 160,000 pounds of lettuce, Florida plans to wind down manatee feeding program
A pilot feeding program designed to reduce starvation issues amongst Florida manatees will soon conclude as experts say warmer waters are helping to disperse the population to their summer habitats, lessening the strain on natural resources.
VIDEO: Mountain lion runs around busy shopping plaza in Irvine
Irvine Police had what they called a "purr-ty scary situation" earlier this week, as a mountain lion led officers on a chase through a local shopping center.
Gray whales give tour group 'most epic' encounter off Southern California coast
Two giant gray whales stopped to explore a tour boat off the coast of Newport Beach, California, giving the whale watching group an unforgettable experience.
Temperatures in Antarctica reach 70 degrees warmer than normal
Parts of Antarctica Friday hit 70 degrees warmer than normal.
Watch: Trailcam spots python defending eggs from hungry bobcat
Biologists say they have now documented "antagonistic" interactions between a Florida bobcat and a python at the Big Cypress National Preserve in the Everglades.
Dozens of bald eagles in one spot in Minnesota captured in photo
A photo captured by Tim Alms, that’s now gone viral on social media, shows of dozens of eagles perched near Red Wing, Minnesota, a common sight in the Mississippi River Valley during the winter months.
Divers search park after remains found in gator's mouth
Sheriff's office divers searched a gator-infested canal in a Florida wilderness preserve after human remains were found in the mouth of a large alligator, officials said.
Hawk Hero: Phoenix area pest control technician saves drowning bird from pool at client's home
A Phoenix area pest control technician heard splashing from a nearby pool while on a routine job, and quickly realized that his help was needed.
Live bat released during 'The Batman' screening in Austin theater
"One of the waiters asked if they could pause the film to see what was flying around the cinema. To our surprise, there was a bat flying around."
Yellowstone, America's 1st national park, turns 150
On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became America’s first national park and inspired a national parks movement around the world.
Fire in the sky: Yosemite’s 'Firefall' draws thousands to witness nature’s magnificent spectacle
At the end of February, the setting sun hits Horsetail Fall at an angle that illuminates the top of the waterfall, making the flowing water look molten.
Fisherman bitten by shark near Bahamas rescued by Coast Guard
A fisherman who was bitten by a shark near the Bahamas was pulled to safety by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew after his mates tightened a tourniquet around his arm.
Hive thefts rise as beekeepers aid California's most valuable crop
As almond trees start to bloom, so begin beehive thefts that have become so prevalent that beekeepers are now turning to GPS tracking devices, surveillance cameras and other anti-theft technology to protect their precious colonies.
Sydney shark attack: Swimmer dies after suffering 'catastrophic injuries' from great white
A swimmer off of a Sydney beach in Australia died after being attacked by a 15-foot great white shark. It was Sydney’s first fatal shark attack since 1963.
Video captures flock of birds suddenly falling from the sky in Mexico
A flock of yellow-headed blackbirds suddenly dropped from the sky on a street in Mexico, but the reason behind the mysterious fall remains unclear.
Fisherman catches 33-pound squid in Hawaii setting internet on fire
Nikko Eterovich said the 33-pound squid was the biggest one he has ever caught. He said the squid's weight broke Hawaii's record.
'Never felt so helpless': Moose attacks Iditarod sled dog team for nearly an hour
A bull moose in Alaska attacked the sled dog team training for the upcoming Iditarod race. Four animals were injured but are now recovering.