Ohio researchers develop new breed of honeybees to fight parasites
Central State University's breeding program aims to create worker bees with smaller mandibles known as 'Ohio Mite Biters.'
Rabid bobcat attacks 3 Connecticut camp counselors
One of the kids' camp counselors was sleeping in a hammock at the time of the attack, which ended when several adults reportedly killed the rabid animal.
Maine woman, 64, punches bear in nose after it chased her dog
The woman was bitten when she stepped in between her dog and the black bear, which had been chasing her pet – and punched the bear in the nose.
Rare lizard found only in major US oil patch proposed as endangered species
The dunes sagebrush lizard has quite the natural habitat. It's found only in parts of one of the world's most lucrative oil and natural gas basins.
Ticks use static electricity to latch on to you from afar, researchers find
Ticks can't jump or fly onto their hosts, but static electricity gives them a boost, researchers have found.
Slimy, air-breathing 'Frankenfish' found in southeastern Missouri
This invasive species of fish is able to live out of the water for days at a time.
Critically endangered turtle hatchlings found, captured on video
According to researchers, this is the first official record of Burmese peacock softshell turtle hatchlings in the wild.
Tourist films something massive swimming below plane: It was a world-famous creature
A tourist flying over the Great Barrier Reef unknowingly captured the video of a lifetime.
West Nile found in horse in Dunn County, Wisconsin
A horse in Dunn County, Wisconsin, has tested positive for West Nile.
Watch: Dingo bites sunbathing tourist on Australian beach
Wild video shows the moment a dingo moved in on a group of beachgoers and bit a French tourist's backside.
Florida firefighters rescue horse that fell into swimming pool, video shows
Footage, posted by the rescue team, shows officials carefully lifting the horse from the water.
Deadly bear attack in Groom Creek near Prescott: Necropsy conducted, results announced
A 66-year-old man died after being mauled by a black bear in an "exceedingly rare" attack in a community south of Prescott, according to the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office.
Biden administration moves to restore endangered species protections dropped by Trump
The Biden administration has proposed new rules for protecting imperiled plants and animals as officials move to reverse changes under former President Donald Trump that weakened application of the Endangered Species Act.
Florida community ordered to quarantine after giant invasive snail sighting
The U.S. Department of Agriculture considers the giant African snail to be destructive to many plants and can cause structural damage to certain building materials. The agency reports that the snail species was problematic in the Sunshine State during the 1960s and took nearly a decade to eradicate.
El Nino blamed for recent bird deaths along Mexico's Pacific coast
Many seabirds in this region died recently, with more than 90% of the affected birds being grey-backed shearwaters, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Mexico.
Colorado man recovering after getting trampled by moose
The man told wildlife officials he was armed and able to fire his gun to scare away the animal.
BWCA fire caused by humans, US Forest Service says
The U.S. Forest Service-Superior says the fire located last week near Spice Lake and Ogishkemuncie Lake was human-caused.
North Carolina blue marlin fishing tournament ends in controversy after 619-pound catch is disqualified
Officials determined the blue marlin catch violated a rule about mutilation.
Wild horse dies ‘instantaneously’ while mating on North Carolina beach, nonprofit says
Officials say the animal's death was the result of "wild horse behavior."
Black bear seen walking across tennis court near Florida resort
This bear sighting came just one day after a second black bear was seen frolicking in the ocean alongside beachgoers.