Tiger shark attacks kayaker off Hawaii coast: ‘Mistook me for the seal’
The video, recorded on May 12, captures the moment the shark charged at the kayaker, only for him to kick the shark away in a quick act of self-defense.
Watch: Platypuses return to Australian national park after being locally extinct for 50 years
So far, five females have been reintroduced to Sydney’s Royal national Park and another four males will follow in the coming weeks.
New law requires WA boaters to keep 1,000 yards from southern resident killer whales
A new bill signed into law Monday requires Washington boaters to keep at least 1,000 yards away from southern resident killer whales.
Spot the white shark! Many can't in this photo taken off Cape Cod
A research team captured this photo from drone footage last field season near Cape Cod. Can you spot the white shark?
Watch: Curious black bear breaks into truck in Colorado, steals bag
Colorado Parks and Wildlife says it has already received 173 reports of bear activity in 25 Colorado counties this year.
NYPD rescues horse in the Bronx stuck in muddy water
The officers used rescue equipment to safely hoist the horse out of the muddy water near Orchard Beach.
Watch: Man torches termite swarms with DIY flamethrower
After about a minute of unsuccessful swatting, Kenny Bellau reached for "something a little more lethal."
Watch: Florida deputies help hawk 'snake' his way out of deadly situation
A pair of Florida deputies helped a hawk "snake" his way out of a deadly situation.
Colorado homebuyer discovers snakes in walls as she moves in: 'I'm petrified'
The homeowner says the dog discovered snakes in the wall of her new home as she was unpacking.
Mystery deepens as fanged fish wash up on Oregon beaches
Unusual-looking deep-sea lancetfish have been washing ashore on Oregon beaches recently, baffling experts as to why.
'Win' for Southern Resident killer whales a 'major blow' to fishing industry
This week, U.S. District Judge Richard Jones made a ruling that would likely shut down the upcoming trolling season for Chinook salmon in Southeast Alaska.
NOAA offers $20K reward to find boater caught on video harassing sea lions
A boater was caught on video disturbing sea lions, which is against federal law.
Washington org announces volunteer program to detect invasive European green crabs
Green crab season is fast-approaching, and Washington is still spending millions to stop the invasive species from taking root in our state.
Watch: Surprised principal darts after bear pops out of school dumpster
A West Virginia principal wasted no time getting away after he unlocked the school dumpster and a bear popped out.
Park rangers: 70-year-old man fends off cougar attack with rock
The unidentified man told authorities that he was hiking through some trees when a cougar jumped out and knocked him to the ground.
Check it out: Man catfishing in Missouri snags 4-foot prehistoric fish instead
A man catfishing along a Missouri river was surprised when he reeled in an unexpected prehistoric fish.
Humpback whales use sandy ocean floors for exfoliating ‘spa day,’ researchers find
Humans have discovered ways to get rid of old, dead skin cells – and it turns out humpback whales have made this self-care advancement, too.
Scientists discover 3 new sea worms that glow in the dark
The newly-discovered bioluminescent Polycirrus worms were named after creatures from Japanese folklore and an influential marine biologist.
‘Bear-y’ lucky: Nevada firefighters rescue bear stuck in tree
Video footage shows the bear falling from the tree into a tarp held by firefighters.
Hood Canal Bridge 'fix' for fish kills now being tested
The Hood Canal Bridge may as well be a dead-end for juvenile salmon, but scientists are testing a fix that could buy them time and save thousands of fish.