ZooTampa sends water, tissue samples to German lab as investigation into stingray deaths continues
ZooTampa officials said tissue and water samples were sent to different labs, including one in Germany, as they investigate why all of their stingrays were found dead last month.
ZooTampa officials said tissue and water samples were sent to different labs, including one in Germany, as they investigate why all of their stingrays were found dead last month.
Woman attacked by 7-foot alligator while walking dog near lake in Palm Harbor
Pinellas County EMS took the woman to the hospital with serious injuries on her lower right leg. A trapper was later able to locate and catch the 7-foot, 7-inch alligator.
Pinellas County EMS took the woman to the hospital with serious injuries on her lower right leg. A trapper was later able to locate and catch the 7-foot, 7-inch alligator.
Hero rat retiring after 5 years of sniffing out land mines
After five years of sniffing out land mines and unexploded ordnance in Cambodia, Magawa is retiring.
After five years of sniffing out land mines and unexploded ordnance in Cambodia, Magawa is retiring.
Cicadas could be cause of large mass on radar, NWS says
The National Weather Service says a “fuzziness” appearing on their radar could be caused by swarms of cicadas.
The National Weather Service says a “fuzziness” appearing on their radar could be caused by swarms of cicadas.
Cicada blamed for Ohio car crash after flying into driver's face
A cicada flew into a driver’s car window and hit them in the face, causing the vehicle to crash into a utility pole in Ohio, police said.
A cicada flew into a driver’s car window and hit them in the face, causing the vehicle to crash into a utility pole in Ohio, police said.
Oldest male chimpanzee in U.S. dies at 63
The oldest male chimpanzee living in an accredited North American zoo died at the age of 63.
The oldest male chimpanzee living in an accredited North American zoo died at the age of 63.
Bald eagle kills 54 lambs on Idaho farm, owner says
An Idaho farmer kept finding his sheep dead with puncture wounds and thought someone may have been shooting them. But then he caught the real culprit in the act.
An Idaho farmer kept finding his sheep dead with puncture wounds and thought someone may have been shooting them. But then he caught the real culprit in the act.
Father swan carries babies on back after mama dies
“Hopefully our newest swan family is in the clear, but at least all of Boston is pulling for them!”
“Hopefully our newest swan family is in the clear, but at least all of Boston is pulling for them!”
Giant river otter resurfaces in Argentina; experts thought it was locally extinct
A giant river otter thought to be locally extinct showed up in Argentina last month. It was the first sighting in more than 30 years.
A giant river otter thought to be locally extinct showed up in Argentina last month. It was the first sighting in more than 30 years.
Long Island Aquarium offers overnight stay with shark dive, champagne dinner
The overnight experience also includes a meet-and-greet with penguins and breakfast on the water
The overnight experience also includes a meet-and-greet with penguins and breakfast on the water
Video shows curious bear nudging man taking nap by pool
"Matt was just so startled, picked up his phone with no luck of a good picture," Dawn Bete wrote on Facebook.
"Matt was just so startled, picked up his phone with no luck of a good picture," Dawn Bete wrote on Facebook.
Alligator bites down on Florida man's head
"It’s very scary when you ask someone, ‘am I going to be ok?’ and they hesitate."
"It’s very scary when you ask someone, ‘am I going to be ok?’ and they hesitate."
Bethesda chocolate shop selling chocolate covered cicada treats
A Bethesda chocolate shop is leaning into the arrival of Brood X by selling a new treat - chocolate covered cicadas.
A Bethesda chocolate shop is leaning into the arrival of Brood X by selling a new treat - chocolate covered cicadas.
Wild elephant herd approaches major Chinese city after 300-mile journey
A herd of wild elephants that walked across China was approaching the city of Kunming. Authorities have set up barriers to try and keep them away.
A herd of wild elephants that walked across China was approaching the city of Kunming. Authorities have set up barriers to try and keep them away.
'Stand your ground' defense rejected in iguana killing
A judge has rejected the “stand your ground” defense of a Florida man who said he beat an iguana to death only after it attacked him, biting him on the arm.
A judge has rejected the “stand your ground” defense of a Florida man who said he beat an iguana to death only after it attacked him, biting him on the arm.
Biden admin to suspend oil, gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The Biden administration is suspending oil and gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as it reviews the environmental impacts of drilling in the remote region.
The Biden administration is suspending oil and gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as it reviews the environmental impacts of drilling in the remote region.
VIDEO: Teenager fends off bear to save her dogs in California
A new viral video shows the moment a Bradbury teenager fended off a large bear in order to save her dogs.
A new viral video shows the moment a Bradbury teenager fended off a large bear in order to save her dogs.
Parks are so busy they're implementing reservations
Hikers catching the view from Indian Head in the Adirondacks come with packs, water, good boots and a new must-have item: advanced reservations at the privately owned Adirondack Mountain Reserve.
Hikers catching the view from Indian Head in the Adirondacks come with packs, water, good boots and a new must-have item: advanced reservations at the privately owned Adirondack Mountain Reserve.
No answers yet after all stingrays in ZooTampa's touch tank found dead
Once home to a dozen stingrays inside of ZooTampa, Stingray Bay sat empty Friday, closed to the public. An investigation continues into the death of all 12 stingrays that were in the touch tank, and foul play cannot yet be ruled out.
Once home to a dozen stingrays inside of ZooTampa, Stingray Bay sat empty Friday, closed to the public. An investigation continues into the death of all 12 stingrays that were in the touch tank, and foul play cannot yet be ruled out.
Giant tortoise thought to be extinct more than 100 years ago found in Galapagos
The giant tortoise found corresponds to a species considered extinct more than 100 years ago.
The giant tortoise found corresponds to a species considered extinct more than 100 years ago.