Boy, 8 years old, discovers giant shark tooth in South Carolina: 'Find of a lifetime'

An outdoorsy eight-year-old found a fossilized shark tooth from a long-extinct species while he was on a family vacation in South Carolina earlier this month of August 2022.

First local case of tick-borne disease identified in Washington

The Washington State Department of Health announced the first human case of tick-borne disease anaplasmosis within the state.

Giant sharks once roamed the earth with a mega-appetite, research shows

Based on their digital creation, researchers calculated that the megalodon would have weighed around 70 tons, or as much as 10 elephants.

Watch: Bald eagle spotted swimming across Maine lake

A kayaker was taking a break from his morning ride when he saw the bald eagle swoop down into the water.

Owners spread monkeypox to their dog, doctors report

Health officials are warning people who are infected with monkeypox to stay away from household pets, since the animals could be at risk of catching the virus.

Alligator attacks, kills 88-year-old woman in South Carolina

The Beaufort County Coroner's Office says it believes the victim slipped into a pond located in the Sun City development and was attacked by the alligator earlier this week.

Officers jump in to help after carriage horse collapses on NYC street

The NYPD’s Mounted Unit had to help a distressed carriage horse and get it back up on its feet after it collapsed in the Hell’s Kitchen section of Manhattan.

Thousands of beagles rescued from Virginia breeding facility now ready to be adopted

Over half of the 4,000 beagles rescued from a mass breeding and research facility in Virginia are now ready to be adopted into a loving home. Here’s how to adopt, foster, or help the dogs.