Lawmaker hopes 'Bigfoot' hunting season draws tourists
Oklahoma state Rep. Justin Humphrey says a Bigfoot hunting season will boost visitors to his "beautiful part of the state."
Oklahoma state Rep. Justin Humphrey says a Bigfoot hunting season will boost visitors to his "beautiful part of the state."
'COVID hunters' study how coronavirus spreads
Researchers at Northwell Health have been collecting samples of SARS-CoV-2 to learn about how it spreads.
Researchers at Northwell Health have been collecting samples of SARS-CoV-2 to learn about how it spreads.
Judge orders 'Tiger King' zoo to turn over big cats to federal government
A federal judge in Oklahoma has ordered the new owners of a zoo featured in Netflix’s “Tiger King” to turn over all the lion and tiger cubs in their possession, along with the animals' mothers, to the federal government.
A federal judge in Oklahoma has ordered the new owners of a zoo featured in Netflix’s “Tiger King” to turn over all the lion and tiger cubs in their possession, along with the animals' mothers, to the federal government.
Newborn baby giraffe dies at Nashville zoo after being stepped on by her mother
The Nashville Zoo is mourning the loss of its newborn Masai giraffe after the baby was accidentally stepped on by her mother.
The Nashville Zoo is mourning the loss of its newborn Masai giraffe after the baby was accidentally stepped on by her mother.
2nd try a success for Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit as rocket reaches space
Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit reached space on Sunday, eight months after the first demonstration flight of its air-launched rocket system failed, the company said.
Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit reached space on Sunday, eight months after the first demonstration flight of its air-launched rocket system failed, the company said.
2020 becomes Earth’s second hottest year on record
2020 has officially been ranked as Earth’s second hottest year, according to scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
2020 has officially been ranked as Earth’s second hottest year, according to scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano continues to vent lava
The western half of the lava lake in a crater on Kilauea Volcano was about 650 feet deep Friday morning.
The western half of the lava lake in a crater on Kilauea Volcano was about 650 feet deep Friday morning.
Scientists say 1-2% of bugs lost every year due to climate change, agriculture, pesticides
Scientists worry that the world is losing about 1% or 2% of its insects each year.
Scientists worry that the world is losing about 1% or 2% of its insects each year.
$5,000 reward offered for information on who scraped 'TRUMP' into manatee's back
Someone scraped the word "TRUMP" into the back of a Nature Coast manatee, and now federal investigators are trying to figure out who did it.
Someone scraped the word "TRUMP" into the back of a Nature Coast manatee, and now federal investigators are trying to figure out who did it.
‘Planetary trio’: Spectacular triple conjunction to light up sky for 1st time since 2015 — here’s how to watch
If you missed last month’s “Christmas star,” you’ll have another chance to see a spectacular planetary phenomenon in January.
If you missed last month’s “Christmas star,” you’ll have another chance to see a spectacular planetary phenomenon in January.
Nesting pairs of bald eagles now found in every New Jersey county
Nesting pairs of bald eagles were found last year in all 21 New Jersey counties, something never before documented.
Nesting pairs of bald eagles were found last year in all 21 New Jersey counties, something never before documented.
Treasure hunter pleads guilty to digging in cemetery at Yellowstone National Park
Rodrick Dow Craythorn of Syracuse, Utah, has pleaded guilty to illegally digging in a cemetery in Yellowstone National Park in search of hidden treasure.
Rodrick Dow Craythorn of Syracuse, Utah, has pleaded guilty to illegally digging in a cemetery in Yellowstone National Park in search of hidden treasure.
Lots of love, singing for President Trump on San Francisco flight ahead of 'Stop the Steal' rally
Passengers aboard a United Airlines flight from San Francisco to D.C. chanted "USA" and sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" in support of President Trump ahead of a "Stop the Steal" rally.
Passengers aboard a United Airlines flight from San Francisco to D.C. chanted "USA" and sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" in support of President Trump ahead of a "Stop the Steal" rally.
Trump administration scales back protections of American wild bird species
The Trump administration on Tuesday finalized changes that weaken the government's enforcement powers under a century-old law protecting most American wild bird species, brushing aside warnings that billions of birds could die as a result.
The Trump administration on Tuesday finalized changes that weaken the government's enforcement powers under a century-old law protecting most American wild bird species, brushing aside warnings that billions of birds could die as a result.
Pongo the giraffe euthanized at Zoo Miami
"He will be terribly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him and the privilege of working with him."
"He will be terribly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him and the privilege of working with him."
Murmuration of starlings mesmerize crowds in small Marin County strip mall
Technically, the term murmuration refers to the bizarre-looking feat when hundreds, sometimes thousands, of starlings fly in swooping, intricately coordinated patterns through the sky. As for what it looks like? A massive swarm of shape-shifting black birds flying in unison among the clouds.
Technically, the term murmuration refers to the bizarre-looking feat when hundreds, sometimes thousands, of starlings fly in swooping, intricately coordinated patterns through the sky. As for what it looks like? A massive swarm of shape-shifting black birds flying in unison among the clouds.
New York's 750-mile Empire State Trail completed
A 750-mile trail spanning New York state that is expected to attract millions of cyclists, hikers, and runners every year is complete. The mostly off-road trail runs north from New York City through the Hudson and Champlain Valleys to Canada and from Albany to Buffalo along the Erie Canal.
A 750-mile trail spanning New York state that is expected to attract millions of cyclists, hikers, and runners every year is complete. The mostly off-road trail runs north from New York City through the Hudson and Champlain Valleys to Canada and from Albany to Buffalo along the Erie Canal.
Astronauts ring in New Year with zero-gravity 'ball drop' in space
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station had their own New Year’s Eve celebration, complete with a zero-gravity "ball drop" to ring in 2021.
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station had their own New Year’s Eve celebration, complete with a zero-gravity "ball drop" to ring in 2021.
Aggressive squirrels terrorizing Queens neighborhood
Highly aggressive squirrels are running amok in a neighborhood in Queens and have even attacked residents.
Highly aggressive squirrels are running amok in a neighborhood in Queens and have even attacked residents.
Quadrantids: How, when and where to watch 1st meteor shower of 2021 this New Year’s weekend
Here’s how to watch the Quadrantid meteor shower in 2021.
Here’s how to watch the Quadrantid meteor shower in 2021.