Fascinating snakes at the Wildlife World Zoo
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FOX 10's Anita Roman visited Wildlife World Zoo to check out its snakes, including the Asian vine snake.

Wild at Heart fights to keep burrowing owls off Arizona endangered list

Rapid development in the Valley is displacing burrowing owls from their native agricultural habitats, leading to a decline in the Arizona population. Wild at Heart is stepping in to make sure these birds have a chance at survival.

Development pushes burrowing owls out, Wild at Heart steps in
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Rapid development across the Phoenix area is forcing burrowing owls from their homes, but one local nonprofit, Wild at Heart, is on a mission to ensure the creatures' survival. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has this story.

ASU researchers committed to continuing Dr. Jane Goodall's work after her death

ASU primatologist, Ian Gilby, reflected on Dr. Jane Goodall's revolutionary, untrained start in 1960 and stated that her work, which "invented the field of primatology," is responsible for his entire career.

Jane Goodall, renowned conservationist, dies at 91

Jane Goodall, the famed conservationist known for her expertise on chimpanzees and her globe-spanning advocacy of environmental causes, has died.

Decapitated California sea lion: $20K reward issued

The National Marine Fisheries Service on Monday announced a $20,000 reward for information leading to a balding man with a hunting knife whom they say was observed decapitating a dead sea lion.

Missing elk hunters found dead in Colorado after six-day search

Two elk hunters who went missing in the Colorado wilderness were found dead after a six-day search, authorities said. 

Yellowstone National Park trail shut down after first bear attack in 4 years

Grizzly bears and black bears coexist in Yellowstone, according to the National Park Service, and it's unclear which one was involved in the attack.

Border wall construction underway in San Rafael Valley
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Environmentalists are speaking out against a new section of border wall that is under construction in eastern Santa Cruz County.

Mother of boy killed by alligator arrested for abuse, neglect: police

The mother of a 12-year-old boy who went missing from his home in New Orleans and was killed by an alligator has been charged with negligent homicide.

Axolotls join Butterfly Wonderland in Scottsdale
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Butterfly Wonderland in Scottsdale is welcoming some of its newest residents: two axolotls. San Diego Zoo describes axolotls as a type of salamander that now live in the Mexico City area. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has more on the animal.

Deadly 'kissing bug' disease becoming endemic in the US: CDC

Chagas disease, also known as the “kissing bug" disease, is spreading across the United States, and some researchers believe it should now be classified as an endemic,

Hikers on psychedelic mushrooms rescued after getting lost in NY mountains

A hiking trip took a “trippy" turn that ended with a group having to be rescued from a popular mountain destination in New York State last month.

Arkansas man, 72, mauled by 70-pound bear

The man suffered extensive injuries to his face and upper body before being airlifted to a hospital.

Man dies in shark attack at Sydney beach

A man in his 50s was killed by a large shark while surfing at a beach near Sydney, Australia on Saturday.