Aerial view of sharks hunting as a group wins science photography top prize
The unique image of the sharks claimed the top award and here are some of the other winners of this year's photography contest.
The unique image of the sharks claimed the top award and here are some of the other winners of this year's photography contest.
World's oldest known wild bird lays egg at 74 years old
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Pacific region says the 74-year-old Laysan albatross returned to the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge in late November to lay an egg.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Pacific region says the 74-year-old Laysan albatross returned to the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge in late November to lay an egg.
Alligator spotted dragging massive Burmese python in Florida Everglades
Visitors to Florida’s Everglades National Park were shocked to witness an alligator hauling a massive Burmese python.
Visitors to Florida’s Everglades National Park were shocked to witness an alligator hauling a massive Burmese python.
Coyote attack on preschooler prompts urgent warning in Colorado Springs
Colorado wildlife officials are on high alert after a 4-year-old girl was seriously injured in a coyote attack on Thanksgiving.
Colorado wildlife officials are on high alert after a 4-year-old girl was seriously injured in a coyote attack on Thanksgiving.
Video: Playful fox jumps around on slippery, snow-covered car
A man’s car became a fox’s winter playground amid a snowstorm earlier this month.
A man’s car became a fox’s winter playground amid a snowstorm earlier this month.
Watch: Terrifying moment massive snake swings towards woman's face
The woman said the snake has visited her home for years and she had no plans to remove it.
The woman said the snake has visited her home for years and she had no plans to remove it.
Wild horses in Arizona stop traffic
A majestic sight was captured by a driver in Bapchule on the Gila River Reservation on Nov. 18. Wild horses stopped traffic to put on a show. Thanks to Jessica Crockett for sharing.
A majestic sight was captured by a driver in Bapchule on the Gila River Reservation on Nov. 18. Wild horses stopped traffic to put on a show. Thanks to Jessica Crockett for sharing.
Giraffes could gain endangered species protections under US proposal
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed adding giraffes to the endangered species list.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed adding giraffes to the endangered species list.
New monster tarantula species is 'hairy giant among dwarves'
Biologists have discovered a new tarantula species in Cuba that is bigger and hairier than other spiders in its genus.
Biologists have discovered a new tarantula species in Cuba that is bigger and hairier than other spiders in its genus.
New Zealanders work together to save stranded whales
“This response demonstrates the deep connection we all share with our marine environment," Joel Lauterbach, a Department of Conservation spokesperson, said in a statement.
“This response demonstrates the deep connection we all share with our marine environment," Joel Lauterbach, a Department of Conservation spokesperson, said in a statement.
Lost penguin’s 2,000-mile journey to Australia ends with return to Southern Ocean
The emperor penguin, dubbed Gus, had somehow swam over 2,000 miles from his icy home and was found on a sun-drenched beach in Denmark, Western Australia, earlier this month.
The emperor penguin, dubbed Gus, had somehow swam over 2,000 miles from his icy home and was found on a sun-drenched beach in Denmark, Western Australia, earlier this month.
Snake found slithering inside Hawaii Christmas tree shipment
Shop workers unloading a supply of Christmas trees in Hawaii found an unexpected visitor hiding within the shipment.
Shop workers unloading a supply of Christmas trees in Hawaii found an unexpected visitor hiding within the shipment.
Watch: Great white shark swims close to Australian surfers
A group of surfers had a close encounter with a great white shark off the coast of Emerald Beach, New South Wales, on November 13.
A group of surfers had a close encounter with a great white shark off the coast of Emerald Beach, New South Wales, on November 13.
Record-breaking mega coral visible from space is possibly 300 years old
The gigantic standalone coral is about 600 feet in circumference and has grown uninterrupted for three centuries, according to National Geographic Society.
The gigantic standalone coral is about 600 feet in circumference and has grown uninterrupted for three centuries, according to National Geographic Society.
Desert dogs trained to sniff out endangered cactus
You've heard of bomb-sniffing dogs and drug-sniffing dogs. You see TSA dogs working at the airport, sniffing for hazardous and dangerous chemicals, or illegal substances. FOX 10's Anita Roman introduces you to a couple of dogs and their handlers who sniff out endangered plants.
You've heard of bomb-sniffing dogs and drug-sniffing dogs. You see TSA dogs working at the airport, sniffing for hazardous and dangerous chemicals, or illegal substances. FOX 10's Anita Roman introduces you to a couple of dogs and their handlers who sniff out endangered plants.
California 'bear attack' leads to arrests
California officials say they have arrested four people for their alleged role in a rather bizarre insurance scheme involving a 'bear' that tore up luxury cars.
California officials say they have arrested four people for their alleged role in a rather bizarre insurance scheme involving a 'bear' that tore up luxury cars.
Photos: See lone emperor penguin 1st to swim from Antarctica to Australia
A lone emperor penguin was found malnourished on a popular beach after making the shocking 2,200 mile swim from Antarctica to Australia.
A lone emperor penguin was found malnourished on a popular beach after making the shocking 2,200 mile swim from Antarctica to Australia.
Police respond after owner accidentally takes python to Chili's
The python was found slithering in the parking lot of the restaurant and was later reunited with its owner.
The python was found slithering in the parking lot of the restaurant and was later reunited with its owner.
Emperor penguin found in Australia, thousands of miles from home
The penguin, found malnourished far from its Antarctic home, is being cared for by a wildlife expert.
The penguin, found malnourished far from its Antarctic home, is being cared for by a wildlife expert.
Escaped monkeys update: More than half safely recovered, several still on the loose
Officials in South Carolina have recaptured over half of the 43 Rhesus macaques that escaped from the Alpha Genesis research facility in Yemassee last week.
Officials in South Carolina have recaptured over half of the 43 Rhesus macaques that escaped from the Alpha Genesis research facility in Yemassee last week.