4 rescued manatees return to Florida to be released into the wild

Four rescued manatees have been transported from Ohio to Florida, where they will continue to be rehabilitated with the ultimate goal of releasing them back into the wild.

Man dies after entering tiger enclosure at wildlife park

A man died Saturday after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park and being attacked, authorities said.

Exotic animals found abandoned in box truck; driver arrested, police say

The owner of a small, traveling circus-style sideshow in Florida has been arrested after several animals were found locked in cages and left alone inside a disabled box truck, according to the New Smyrna Beach Police Department.

Scientists discover 57 new marine species lurking in the depths of the South Atlantic

A group of scientists in Argentina discovered dozens of new species in the South Atlantic Ocean, shedding new light on one of the world’s most biologically dynamic regions.

What are these mushrooms appearing on your lawn?

Little white mushrooms appear every year on lawns across the country. They may look harmless, but you should think twice before touching them.

See it: Wild monkey spotted on Florida man's trail cam

A Florida homeowner got a wild surprise on his trail camera this week when an unexpected visitor wandered onto his property: a wild monkey.

These US beaches are home to some of America's most venomous snakes

Beachgoers may be watching for rip currents, rough surf or even sharks, but snakes aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when heading to the beach.

New tiny wild cat species discovered in Bolivia’s cloud forests

Researchers have identified Leopardus tilcayo, a previously unknown species of tiny wild cat, in Bolivia’s cloud forests, marking the first formal description of a new living cat species in more than a century.

Manatee in Indian River Lagoon rescued after being caught in crab trap

A manatee is recovering after wildlife rescuers freed it from a crab trap that left the animal struggling to surface for air in the Indian River Lagoon near Titusville.

Beachgoers say man cut up sharks, left remains on Redington Shores beach two weeks in a row

There was a shark sighting in Redington Shores over the weekend, but not necessarily in the way you’d think. Beach visitors say they saw someone cut the tail off of a shark that had a hook in its mouth Sunday, and leave the rest of it on the beach.

Child hospitalized after alligator attack at Weeki Wachee Preserve: HCSO

A child is recovering in the hospital after an alligator bit them while swimming Monday at the Weeki Wachee Preserve in Hernando County. 

Watch: Mystery animal attacks man in New Hampshire parking lot

A mystery animal attacked a man in a Lebanon, New Hampshire, parking lot, surveillance video released by police shows.