Shark reportedly bites surfer off coast of Santa Barbara
A shark reportedly bit a surfer Saturday afternoon off Santa Rosa Island in a “truly terrifying situation,” the Coast Guard said.
Catfish smashes into car windshield after getting dropped by flying bird
A large catfish slammed onto a North Carolina woman’s windshield on Wednesday after getting dropped by a flying bird.
Chicago: Stop feeding the raccoons along Lake Michigan
“We ask that visitors not to feed wildlife in parks or along the lakefront for their own safety and the health and wellness of the animals,” said Chicago Park District spokeswoman Irene Tostado said in a statement.
Cutting down a Christmas tree? Clinic warns ‘check your pets and selves’ after tick found in family’s home
While it’s uncommon for ticks to be found on Christmas trees, an animal clinic in Canada is warning families to check their pets and selves when cutting down a tree.
Deer killed after crashing through driver's windshield
A female motorist was OK after a head-on encounter with a deer on a Georgia road.
Eagle vs. octopus: Dramatic video shows bald eagle caught in tentacled death grip
A dramatic video of a potentially deadly encounter between a bald eagle and an octopus was posted on YouTube Wednesday.
Fat innkeeper worms, also known as 'penis fish,' strand on Marin Beach
The so-called Penis fish are making headlines in the Bay Area after thousands strand on a Marin beach.
Florida man found eaten by alligator actually died from meth overdose, officials say
It turns out that even though the man's hand and foot were found inside the gator's stomach, he actually died from a meth overdose, reports say.
Someone is putting tiny cowboy hats on pigeons in Las Vegas as animal rescue works to remove them
Someone in Las Vegas has been putting tiny cowboy hats on the heads of Las Vegas pigeons, and while you might be asking yourself why, one local onlooker only has one explanation: “the rodeo is in town.”
Scorpion stings United Airlines passenger on flight from San Francisco to Atlanta
The passenger on Flight 1554 told TMZ that she felt stinging on her leg and when she went to the restroom, a scorpion fell out of her pant leg. Flight attendants were able to trap the arachnid, the passenger told TMZ.
Birds are shrinking in size, and researchers believe it’s likely due to climate change
North American migratory birds have been getting smaller over the past four decades and the reason appears to be related to climate change, according to findings from a University of Michigan-led analysis of a large dataset.
Man hits 'dog' on Canadian highway, doesn't realize it's a coyote
When he hit the coyote, he "thought it was a German Shepherd or a husky."
Missouri hunter bags rare albino deer on last day of hunting season: 'All glory goes to God in this'
A hunter bagged a rare albino buck on the last day of firearm hunting season.
Sperm whale found dead with 220 pound ‘ball’ of trash in stomach
The whale was found with roughly 220 pounds of garbage and debris, including sections of net, plastic cups and bags.
Steve Irwin's family wishes son Robert a happy birthday with throwback pics
Like his famous father, Robert hosts a reality television show surrounding his work with animals.
Bugs could live in your Christmas tree — here are some ways to get rid of them
Before you head out and pick a real Christmas tree, here are some tips on how to keep the bugs that may be living inside it out of your house.
At age 104, Wisconsin woman bags her first buck
A 104-year-old Wisconsin woman bagged her first buck while hunting this past weekend in Price County.
Bear cub trapped in tree over tiger enclosure at Florida wildlife sanctuary
A bear cub is trapped in a tree over a tiger enclosure at the CARE Foundation animal sanctuary in Apopka. Authorities are waiting to see if the cub will come down, but there is a concern it may fall into the tiger pin.
Camel, cow, donkey found roaming together along Kansas road
Authorities discovered a camel, a cow and a donkey roaming together along a Kansas road in a grouping reminiscent of a Midwestern Christmas Nativity scene.
Spider and insect populations are declining at ‘frightening’ rates, scientists say
Insect and spider populations are falling dramatically across the globe, spurring concern throughout the scientific community, and a new study suggests that the decline may be happening more quickly and extensively than previously suspected.