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."
Congressional watchdog agency to probe offshore wind impacts
The independent watchdog agency of Congress has agreed to look into the impacts that offshore wind development could have on the environment, fishing industry and other areas.
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.
Umbrella-wielding Georgia woman fights off vulture who broke into home
A newly engaged Georgia couple thought they were spending a peaceful weekend at home without the kids. But an intruder quickly changed those plans.
Cheetah cubs venture out of den for first time at Australian zoo
One of the cubs has a special story of survival that is a “first” for the popular park.
Watch: Sharks startle Alabama swimmers back into their boats
There were about six hammerhead sharks averaging between 6 to 8 feet long, according to Paul Hubble who was also in the water that day.
'A very close call': Trapped man and dog rescued after truck, camper, trailer tumble into Idaho river
The dog was found in the middle of the camper floating in the river.
Watch: Bees take over Times Square
It’s not the first time bees have invaded Times Square.
Crickets flood Idaho road as the insects descend on neighboring Nevada
According to local media, six counties in Nevada have been plagued with crickets.
Rangers seek pair accused of 'harassing' bison calf in Grand Teton National Park
National Park Service rangers have opened an investigation into two individuals who are accused of "harassing" a bison calf in Grand Teton National Park on Sunday afternoon.
DC black bear tranquilized after spending hours in tree before running through northeast neighborhood
Authorities say a black bear was tranquilized and safely captured after its presence drew crowds Friday morning in a northeast D.C. neighborhood.
9-foot-long monster catfish caught in Italy
Alessandro Biancardi said he has never seen such a huge catfish in his 23 years of fishing.
Black bear spotted in Upper Makefield Township
Upper Makefield Township police posted photos on their Facebook page of a bear wandering about in woods in the township, attending to bear-type activities. The photos were submitted by an Upper Makefield resident.
Giant gator invades Florida golf course in wild video
A massive alligator was spotted strolling through a golf course in Naples, Florida
Watch: Large bison herd escorts calves across road in Yellowstone
The reddish-brown calves are born in late April and May and can keep up with the herd 2 to 3 hours after birth, according to the National Park Service.
Watch: Deer jumps into pool after wreaking havoc inside New Jersey home
Despite the bloody scene left behind by the deer, animal control officials said it was not seriously injured and the deer was shortly released back into the wild.
Scantily clad 'witches' caught munching on deer carcass in bizarre security cam footage
A nurse and nature lover in Canada reportedly captured footage of what she said appeared to be "two witches holding a carcass-eating ritual" with a camera she set up near her home.
Photos: Bear found starving nurtured back to health, returns to the wild
Colorado Parks and Wildlife said rangers found the bear in very bad condition this past winter along a highway.
Watch: Adorable red wolf pups learn to howl from parents
The red wolf is the most endangered wolf species in the world, even declared extinct in the wild in 1980.