Woman wakes up with 8-foot python coiled on her chest while sleeping: 'Don't move'
After waking up to an 8-foot python coiled on her chest, the woman ushered the reptile out through a window rather than calling for help.
Minnesota woman killed in US Virgin Islands shark attack
Arlene Lillis, 56, was pronounced dead after the attack at Dorcsh Beach on St. Croix.
Coyote alert: Here's why sightings are increasing across Southern California
As mating season begins across Southern California, wildlife experts warn residents to expect a significant increase in urban coyote sightings and bolder behavior through the coming months.
500-pound bear finally evicted from Altadena home after living in crawl space
A 500-pound black bear that had been living in a crawl space beneath an Altadena home for over a month has finally been removed.
Survey: Nearly 3% of Americans believe they could beat a grizzly bear unarmed
A new survey has unveiled surprising confidence among Americans regarding their ability to take on various animals in unarmed fights.
Drunk raccoon found passed out in liquor store bathroom
The raccoon was released back into the wild after sobering up, per officials.
Man mauled to death by lion after climbing into zoo enclosure
The lioness killed the 19-year-old after he climbed into its enclosure at a zoo in Brazil, video showed.
Bear lives rent-free under crawl space at Altadena home
An Altadena family found out that a bear had lived underneath their home for a while.
Rare blue eel stuns divers in underwater footage: Floating ‘piece of silk’
Footage recorded of the rare fish shows the intricacies of the mesmerizing eel and its bright, colorful body.
National Parks raising fees for international tourists visiting popular US parks
The fee change will impact 11 national parks, including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite, according to the U.S. Department of the Interior.
San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident, 141-year-old tortoise Gramma, dies
Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.
Grizzly bear attacks students, teachers in British Columbia; 11 injured
A grizzly bear attacked a group of students and teachers on a walking trail in British Columbia, Canada, injuring 11 people, two of them critically.
Largest male great white shark ever recorded pinged off New Jersey coast
The white shark is most likely on the move back down to Florida where waters are warmer and there are more food sources, but well have to see where he shows up next.
Monkey truck Mississippi latest: Mother shoots, kills one fearing for her children
A Mississippi woman shot and killed one of the escaped monkeys outside her home Sunday, fearing for her children's safety.
Mosquitoes found in Iceland for the first time, leaving only one mosquito-free spot on Earth
If you want to visit a place with no mosquitoes, you’ll have to go south – far south.
3 monkeys still missing after truck crashes in Mississippi
A truck carrying 21 Rhesus macaques crashed on Interstate 59 in Mississippi, leading to several monkeys escaping and three remaining missing.
Truck carrying research monkeys crashes in Mississippi — three still missing
Authorities in Mississippi say several monkeys were euthanized and three remain missing after a truck transporting the animals crashed on Interstate 59 in Jasper County.
Bears spotted roaming Encino neighborhood
A family of bears, including a large bear and three cubs, made their way through an Encino neighborhood.
Historic wildlife bridge nears completion in Agoura Hills
The bridge, spanning over 10 lanes of the 101 freeway, aims to provide a safe passage for wildlife, including mountain lions, across a heavily trafficked area.
Squirrel chase leaves husky stranded high up a tree
In a surprising rescue in northern Indiana, a husky named Aurora gave her family and neighbors quite a scare after she climbed high into a tree while chasing a squirrel.