Watch: Alligator nabbed after swimming up to Florida beach
Beachgoers in South Florida were in for a wild surprise Monday afternoon when an alligator was spotted floating in the surf at Hillsboro Beach.
Beachgoers in South Florida were in for a wild surprise Monday afternoon when an alligator was spotted floating in the surf at Hillsboro Beach.
Watch: Dolphins guide lost whale and calf back to migration route in heartwarming display
A heartwarming incident occurred near Bunbury Back Beach, Australia, as a pod of dolphins guided a lost mother humpback whale and her calf back to their migration route.
A heartwarming incident occurred near Bunbury Back Beach, Australia, as a pod of dolphins guided a lost mother humpback whale and her calf back to their migration route.
Scientists calculate Earth will likely cross crucial warming threshold in early 2029
In a little more than five years – sometime in early 2029 – the world will likely be unable to stay below the internationally agreed temperature limit for global warming if it continues to burn fossil fuels at its current rate.
In a little more than five years – sometime in early 2029 – the world will likely be unable to stay below the internationally agreed temperature limit for global warming if it continues to burn fossil fuels at its current rate.
Tarantula on road in Death Valley National Park blamed for crash involving camper, motorcycle
A tarantula crossing the road in California's Death Valley National Park caused an accident between international travelers after one of the visitors braked suddenly to avoid hitting the spider.
A tarantula crossing the road in California's Death Valley National Park caused an accident between international travelers after one of the visitors braked suddenly to avoid hitting the spider.
Watch: Spanish police save great horned owl trapped in barbed wire fence
In a heartwarming rescue operation, Spanish authorities, including local police and the Nature Protection Group, came to the aid of a great horned owl trapped in a barbed wire fence near the Limonero dam in Malaga.
In a heartwarming rescue operation, Spanish authorities, including local police and the Nature Protection Group, came to the aid of a great horned owl trapped in a barbed wire fence near the Limonero dam in Malaga.
Oklahoma teen hunter bags rare 'Cactus buck' during youth season
Oklahoma teen hunter, Major Edmonds, made headlines for his rare catch – a "Cactus buck." During the youth hunting season, Edmonds encountered a deer with abnormal antler growth, retaining its velvet, resembling a cactus.
Oklahoma teen hunter, Major Edmonds, made headlines for his rare catch – a "Cactus buck." During the youth hunting season, Edmonds encountered a deer with abnormal antler growth, retaining its velvet, resembling a cactus.
Alligator gar caught in Texas weighing 283 pounds shatters multiple records: 'Four in one fell swoop'
An alligator gar, which is part of a species "as old as the dinosaurs," has broken new records in Texas and beyond.
An alligator gar, which is part of a species "as old as the dinosaurs," has broken new records in Texas and beyond.
Massive 'Devil Comet' with ice volcano and 'horns' to light up Earth skies
The comet was first discovered in 1812 and has an orbital period of roughly 71 years.
The comet was first discovered in 1812 and has an orbital period of roughly 71 years.
October 2023 full 'Hunter's Moon' to light up sky this weekend
The end of October brings the full “Hunter's Moon," and for some observers, it will be eclipsed by Earth.
The end of October brings the full “Hunter's Moon," and for some observers, it will be eclipsed by Earth.
NASA targets April for Boeing Starliner's first astronaut launch
NASA officials said they are targeting an April launch for Starliner, to "better accommodate upcoming crew rotations and cargo resupply missions this spring."
NASA officials said they are targeting an April launch for Starliner, to "better accommodate upcoming crew rotations and cargo resupply missions this spring."
Half-eaten great white washed up in Australia, experts blame killer whales
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), killer whales are the “ocean's top predator," growing in sizes of up to 32 feet in length.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), killer whales are the “ocean's top predator," growing in sizes of up to 32 feet in length.
Watch this baby penguin take its first swim at Chicago aquarium
The aquarium's newest arrival weighs a little over 4 pounds.
The aquarium's newest arrival weighs a little over 4 pounds.
Orionid Meteor Shower peaks this weekend: Earth passes through Halley's Comet dust
While Halley's Comet only becomes visible to Earth every 76 years, the planet passes through the comet dust every October.
While Halley's Comet only becomes visible to Earth every 76 years, the planet passes through the comet dust every October.
Journey of a lifetime: 3-year-old Texas girl becomes youngest person to visit all 63 US national parks
Journey Castillo’s parents describe her as active, fearless and outgoing, and say there’s nothing better than seeing her explore the wonders that nature has to offer.
Journey Castillo’s parents describe her as active, fearless and outgoing, and say there’s nothing better than seeing her explore the wonders that nature has to offer.
Ohio zoo employee taken to hospital after bite from rattlesnake
The Cincinnati Fire Department said that law enforcement was called to the local zoo after a woman was reported being bitten by an eastern diamondback rattlesnake.
The Cincinnati Fire Department said that law enforcement was called to the local zoo after a woman was reported being bitten by an eastern diamondback rattlesnake.
Orionid Meteor Shower peaks this weekend as Earth passes through Halley's Comet dust
While Halley's Comet only becomes visible to Earth every 76 years, the planet passes through the comet dust every October, providing the source for the spectacular Orionid Meteor Shower.
While Halley's Comet only becomes visible to Earth every 76 years, the planet passes through the comet dust every October, providing the source for the spectacular Orionid Meteor Shower.
These 21 species have been declared extinct, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says
The species join a list of 650 others that are extinct in the U.S.
The species join a list of 650 others that are extinct in the U.S.
Nikon Small World photo contest shows life under the microscope
Have you ever wondered what lighting a matchbox looks like under a microscope? The 2023 Nikon Small World microphotography winners are in.
Have you ever wondered what lighting a matchbox looks like under a microscope? The 2023 Nikon Small World microphotography winners are in.
Prada to design spacesuits for NASA's Artemis III lunar mission
Axiom Space revealed prototypes of the AxEMU spacesuits earlier this year. Now, Prada engineers will join the team working throughout the design process on the Artemis III spacesuits.
Axiom Space revealed prototypes of the AxEMU spacesuits earlier this year. Now, Prada engineers will join the team working throughout the design process on the Artemis III spacesuits.
Southwest offers flights to view 2024 total solar eclipse from the sky
On April 8, 2024, there will be flights scheduled in the direct and partial paths of the total solar eclipse.
On April 8, 2024, there will be flights scheduled in the direct and partial paths of the total solar eclipse.