Drug lord's four hippos have spawned 80 more hippos, and they're terrorizing a little town
After drug lord Pablo Escobar died, his four hippos were abandoned, and now they've spawned 80 more hippos that terrorize a small town.
After drug lord Pablo Escobar died, his four hippos were abandoned, and now they've spawned 80 more hippos that terrorize a small town.
New Zealand surfer fights off great white shark by punching it repeatedly, cursing it off
A 60-year-old man fought back against a great white shark after he was attacked. He threw two punches at the nearly nine-foot shark and shouted profanities at it.
A 60-year-old man fought back against a great white shark after he was attacked. He threw two punches at the nearly nine-foot shark and shouted profanities at it.
Harsh alarm sounds could be making your head feel more foggy and less alert, study suggests
Waking up to harsh alarm sounds like "beep, beep, beep" could affect how alert you are throughout the day.
Waking up to harsh alarm sounds like "beep, beep, beep" could affect how alert you are throughout the day.
Surfer captures drone footage of sharks gathering in shallow water at New Smyrna Beach
"And now you can see why I've been so spooked paddling out alone!" Jeremy Johnston said.
"And now you can see why I've been so spooked paddling out alone!" Jeremy Johnston said.
Newborn giraffe appears to get kissed on its forehead from its parents, adorable photos show
According to the Giraffe Conservation Foundation, the wild giraffe population in Africa is estimated at 110,000.
According to the Giraffe Conservation Foundation, the wild giraffe population in Africa is estimated at 110,000.
Large bear spotted roaming in Monrovia second day in a row
A large bear was spotted early Friday morning in Monrovia, only a day after a bear was reported roaming around the nearby campus of Mayflower Elementary School.
A large bear was spotted early Friday morning in Monrovia, only a day after a bear was reported roaming around the nearby campus of Mayflower Elementary School.
700-pound black bear shot in New Jersey sets world record
A bowhunting organization says a 700-pound bear shot in New Jersey last fall has set a world record as the largest black bear killed with a bow and arrow in North America.
A bowhunting organization says a 700-pound bear shot in New Jersey last fall has set a world record as the largest black bear killed with a bow and arrow in North America.
SpaceX successfully launches Falcon 9 rocket but booster misses drone ship upon landing
The rocket is bringing Starlink satellites into space, aimed at providing better internet access to under-developed nations.
The rocket is bringing Starlink satellites into space, aimed at providing better internet access to under-developed nations.
Orangutan who has legal 'personhood' status celebrates 34th birthday with new friend
An orangutan named Sandra who has been granted legal personhood now has a new primate friend.
An orangutan named Sandra who has been granted legal personhood now has a new primate friend.
Dog, litter of puppies rescued from snowdrift in northern Minnesota
A dog and her litter of six puppies were found in a snowdrift earlier this winter, and now, Red Lake Rosie's Rescue shelter in northern Minnesota is thanking the family who spotted them.
A dog and her litter of six puppies were found in a snowdrift earlier this winter, and now, Red Lake Rosie's Rescue shelter in northern Minnesota is thanking the family who spotted them.
Florida officials block off area so amorous snakes can have some privacy
The swarming snakes are really just mating snakes and nothing to worry about.
The swarming snakes are really just mating snakes and nothing to worry about.
Rocket bringing Skittles, Hot Tamales and Mike and Ike's to International Space Station
A cargo ship is taking Skittles, Mike and Ike's and Hot Tamales to the International Space Station (among other more essential items).
A cargo ship is taking Skittles, Mike and Ike's and Hot Tamales to the International Space Station (among other more essential items).
Alligator Robb 'speaks' to gators, says reptiles can solve problems from HIV to cancer
After locals tried and failed to trap an alligator in a Chicago lagoon last year, they called in an expert. Frank Robb, also known as "Alligator Robb," traveled from Florida to the Windy City to catch the 5 foot, 3 inch reptile named "Chance the Snapper."
After locals tried and failed to trap an alligator in a Chicago lagoon last year, they called in an expert. Frank Robb, also known as "Alligator Robb," traveled from Florida to the Windy City to catch the 5 foot, 3 inch reptile named "Chance the Snapper."
Habitat loss, light pollution and other threats are putting fireflies closer to mass extinction
A recent study warned that the nearly 2,000 species of fireflies in existence could soon face extinction from a variety of threats including habitat loss, pesticide use and light pollution.
A recent study warned that the nearly 2,000 species of fireflies in existence could soon face extinction from a variety of threats including habitat loss, pesticide use and light pollution.
Astronauts wanted: NASA looking to hire its next class of space explorers
Calling all space lovers - NASA is hiring for its class of Artemis Genesis astronauts.
Calling all space lovers - NASA is hiring for its class of Artemis Genesis astronauts.
Recovering koala enjoys a belly scratch from Australian Army officer
A koala embodied happiness when it received a comprehensive belly scratch from an Australian Defence Force officer at a wildlife park on Kangaroo Island.
A koala embodied happiness when it received a comprehensive belly scratch from an Australian Defence Force officer at a wildlife park on Kangaroo Island.
Mysterious signal from deep space is repeating in 16-day cycle
A new study has found a fast radio burst has been spotted coming from a galaxy 500 million light-years from Earth and it's repeating every 16 days. No one knows why.
A new study has found a fast radio burst has been spotted coming from a galaxy 500 million light-years from Earth and it's repeating every 16 days. No one knows why.
Dolphins found shot, stabbed on Florida beaches; $20K reward offered
For the past 28 years, Captain Fred Debardelaben has taken passengers on dolphin cruises along the coast of St. Petersburg.
For the past 28 years, Captain Fred Debardelaben has taken passengers on dolphin cruises along the coast of St. Petersburg.
#BroomChallenge: Yes, brooms can stand without support; No, NASA didn’t say it's just for one day
The #BroomChallenge involves taking an ordinary broom and making it stand upright on its bristles without any support, but it does not involve NASA or planetary alignment.
The #BroomChallenge involves taking an ordinary broom and making it stand upright on its bristles without any support, but it does not involve NASA or planetary alignment.
SeaWorld trainers will no longer ride dolphins at theme parks
SeaWorld performers will no longer stand on and ride dolphins, a practice that has been under heavy criticism from PETA and other animal rights activists over the past year.
SeaWorld performers will no longer stand on and ride dolphins, a practice that has been under heavy criticism from PETA and other animal rights activists over the past year.