Japan grappling with invasive raccoon population

Japan's raccoon infestation has gotten considerably worse over the last decade, multiple Japanese news sources are reporting.

Mount St. Helens' eruption: Survivors recount the 'darker than midnight' fury in 1980

The Mount St. Helens' eruption in Washington on May 18, 1980 is the worst volcanic eruption in U.S. history, killing 57 people and spewing 520 million tons of ash across the U.S.

What can we learn from fire ants? Maybe a lot

Experts say black fire ants arrived in the U.S. in 1918 and red fire ants in the 1930s, leading to a massive population increase, with five times more ants per acre than in South America, and they're infamous for their bites and stings.

Endangered Species Day 2024: 10 of the world’s most endangered animals revealed

Currently, more than 41,000 species have been assessed to be under threat of extinction, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

Gophers causing mayhem in Glendale neighborhood, costing residents thousands of damage

Mounds. Holes. A lot of headaches. A Glendale neighborhood is in the throes of a serious gopher problem as these critters are stirring up a major concern for homeowners.

Gophers causing mayhem in Glendale neighborhood
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Mounds. Holes. A lot of headaches. A Glendale neighborhood is in the throes of a serious gopher problem as these critters are stirring up a major concern for homeowners. FOX 10's Lauren Clark has the story.

Killer whales attack and sink sailing boat off Gibraltar

An unknown number of orcas rammed a sailing yacht in Moroccan waters in the Strait of Gibraltar on Sunday morning, causing it to later sink, the latest attack in a trend that has been terrifying sailors in the region for the past four years. 

Jaguar in southern Arizona named by Tohono O'odham Nation

A wild jaguar first seen crossing into southern Arizona last year has a new name chosen by the Tohono O'odham Nation. The jaguar will now be called O:had Ñu:kudam, which means "jaguar protector" in the O'odham language.

Jaguar in Arizona named by Tohono O'odham Nation
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A wild jaguar first seen crossing into southern Arizona last year has a new name chosen by the Tohono O'odham Nation. The jaguar will now be called O:had ?u:kudam, which means "jaguar protector" in the O'odham language.

Woman wrangles loose snake at Arizona wedding

It's a wedding that many will never forget – not because of the bride and groom – but because of an unwanted guest. A snake crashed an Arizona wedding, and a video of a woman taking action is going viral.

Animal shelter tells pets' stories of survival after tornado outbreak

Harrowing stories of survival are coming out of Nebraska after multiple EF-3 tornadoes ripped apart homes and separated pets from their families.

TSA finds bag of snakes in passenger's pants at Miami airport

A passenger attempting to pass through a checkpoint was found to have a bag of snakes concealed in their pants.

Teacher captures images of 'very rare' bird never before seen in US

An amateur photographer captured a subject in Oregon last week that has bird lovers chirping — as it's said to be the first U.S. sighting of this particular species.