Ship’s anchor may have caused massive California oil spill, investigators say
A ship’s anchor may have hooked, dragged and torn an underwater pipeline that spilled tens of thousands of gallons of crude oil into the ocean off the Orange County coast, according to federal investigators.
Canadian researchers discover new kind of killer whale that hunts large sea mammals: report
Canadian researchers said they identified a new, mysterious kind of killer whale that hunts large mammals—like grey whale calves.
Class-action lawsuit filed in Huntington Beach oil spill
The first federal lawsuit linked to the 126,000 gallons of oil that spilled into the ocean off Huntington Beach is a proposed class-action suit that includes claims to recover damages for individuals and businesses damaged by the massive leak. The man who brought forward the lawsuit also alleges he has been, or will be, exposed to toxic oil contaminants.
WATCH: Alligator rushes out of water, steals Florida boy's fish and pole
No one was injured and the alligator swam away with a full tummy of fish.
California oil spill: Authorities investigate if ship’s anchor struck pipeline
One of the largest oil spills in recent California history over the weekend closed beaches and continued to threaten wildlife on Monday.
Endangered gray wolf spotted in Southern California may be from Oregon
An endangered gray wolf that traveled at least 1,000 miles from Oregon to California’s Central Coast before his tracking collar stopped giving signals in the spring may still be alive and roaming in Ventura County.
Shark bites surfer's thigh in waters near Bodega Bay
A surfer was bitten on the leg by a shark Sunday morning near Bodega Bay and airlifted to a hospital, authorities said.
Video shows massive alligator eating other gator whole in South Carolina
A viral video shows a massive alligator scarfing down another gator in South Carolina.
Florida man uses trash bin to catch alligator
A dramatic video shows a Florida man forcing an alligator into a garbage bin.
Ivory-billed woodpecker, 22 other species now extinct, US says
The ivory-billed woodpecker and 22 more birds, fish and other species were declared extinct by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday.
Days after Ariz. woman was found dead inside home, crews are dealing with subsequent rat infestation problem
On Sept. 23, a hoarding situation was discovered at a home in Peoria, and in the aftermath of the discovery, people living in the area are now dealing with a big rat problem. Meanwhile, crews are working to round up the rats.
US bans swimming with Hawaii's protected spinner dolphins
The new rule Tuesday is meant to protect the nocturnal animals from people seeking close encounters with the playful species.
Illinois man dies of rabies after contact with bat, declining treatment
An Illinois man has died from rabies. It was the first human case of rabies in the state since 1954.
Fat Bear Week 2021: Pick your favorite chubby bear in this year's bracket
Who is the fattest bear at Katmai National Park in Alaska? It's time to decide during Fat Bear Week.
Goats found wandering in Buckhead part of work detail
A busy sidewalk in Buckhead became a temporary petting zoo on Monday as FOX 5 Atlanta followed a herd of goats that escaped from a worksite.
Florida woman, 74, injured while rescuing pet dog during gator attack
The 74-year-old said she was walking her dog near a Florida lake when she removed the leash for 'Nala' to play in the water. That's when the gator attack happened, and the Florida woman jumped in to help. She didn't walk away without her own injuries.
'It's pretty wild': Idaho hunter finds remains of man missing for 53 years
Raymond Jones was last seen on Sept. 7, 1968, while bow hunting for mountain goats in central Idaho. His remains were found on Friday.
Betty Reid Soskin: Oldest active National Park Service ranger turns 100
Betty Reid Soskin is known as being a civil rights activist, musician and pioneering businesswoman and was also awarded a commemorative coin personally presented to her by President Barack Obama in 2016 for being the oldest ranger in the park service.
Squish on sight: State officials urging residents to kill Instagram-worthy insect
State officials are pleading with residents to squish a beautiful yet invasive species of insect due to it wreaking havoc on local flora.
Swarm of bees kill more than 60 endangered penguins in South Africa
More than 60 endangered African penguins were apparently killed by a swarm of bees in South Africa last week, in what bird conservationists described as an unusual occurrence.