Family rescues sea turtle tangled in crab trap rope in Tampa Bay

Lindsey Fish was fishing with her husband and son on the Tampa side of the Tampa Bay fishing channel on Friday when they saw a sea turtle struggling for air.

Mosquitoes flying free as health departments focus on virus

The COVID-19 pandemic has pulled public health workers away from mosquito-related tasks -- leaving many localities vulnerable to potential mosquito threats.

White sharks in New York and New Jersey waters
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The organization OCEARCH is tracking several great white sharks near the coasts of New York and New Jersey.

Woman finds dozens of snakes in apartment after building renovations

The snakes started appearing in early June when crews removed balconies at the complex and left a hole leading into her residence.

Fossils reveal pocket-sized dinosaur forerunner

Meet Kongonaphon kely, a pocket sized dinosaur forerunner that was smaller than your cellphone.

Pink flamingo learns to salsa thanks to vacationer in Aruba

There are few places on earth like Renaissance Island in Aruba, as was proven in a video of Daniel Corona, aka Dr. Travel, dancing with a flamingo along the Caribbean Sea's edge.

More than a thousand starfish wash up on South Carolina beaches

Shannon Turbeville was walking the beach on Fripp Island on a Sunday evening when she stumbled upon a not-so-typical sight — more than 1,000 starfish cluttered the sand.

Animal skulls, bones, skin found in 'clothing' shipment from Africa

Agriculture specialists examined a shipment, which came from Nigeria, and found a bunch of prohibited animal and plant products.

Woman, 72, gored by bison at Yellowstone National Park after getting close to take photos

The 72-year-old unnamed woman got within 10 feet of the bison “multiple times” while at her Bridge Bay Campground to take photos before it attacked, the National Park Services wrote in a press release.

North Atlantic right whale off Jersey Shore likely collided with ship

Preliminary observations of a dead rare whale off the coast of New Jersey are consistent with a collision with a ship, federal authorities said.

Massive spider found clinging to Texas home: 'I was terrified!'

On June 19, the couple found the eight-legged unwelcomed guest, which appeared to be bigger than the size of a human hand, crawling on the back patio door of their San Antonio home.

Feds: Low-flying helicopter harassed crew building trail

Workers said the helicopter flew within 10 feet of the ground and within 50 feet of them, kicking up debris and blowing off one person's hat last Saturday.

NFL player shares video of close encounter with bears

Dallas Cowboys safety Haha Clinton-Dix showed impressive reflexes when he unexpectedly encountered a bear and its cub while riding a scooter outside his house.