FWC researchers capture 100-pound alligator snapping turtle

Researchers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission managed to capture a 100-pound alligator snapping turtle near Gainesville.

Mama bear carries 3 cubs on her back to swim across Wisconsin lake

Boaters in Wisconsin watched in awe as a mama bear swam across a lake -- carrying her three cubs on her back the entire way.

Asteroid headed near Earth the day before Election Day

Scientists say they recently spotted an asteroid expected to zoom uncomfortably close to earth on the day before Election Day.

Coyote spotted in Chicago's River North neighborhood

A coyote hung around in Chicago's River North neighborhood on Saturday before taking off. Coyotes are

In just a week, wildfires burn 1 million acres in California

Danger loomed with the threat of thunderstorms and lightning forecast for Sunday that could spark new fires and overwhelm firefighters battling hundreds of fires throughout the state.

Pentagon launches task force to investigate UFOs

The Pentagon has created a task force to investigate UFOs following several unexplained incidents that have been observed by the U.S. military.

Fish returning to Chicago River in droves
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Shedd Aquarium biologist Austin Happel explains why the Chicago River is seeing a resurgence of fish.

South Dakota dog takes rattlesnake bite for its owner while on hike: report

An 11-year-old Yorkshire Terrier was bitten by a rattlesnake in South Dakota while on a walk with its owners last Friday, a report from local news outlet KEVN Black Hills FOX shares.

Planned jet could fly from NYC to London in 90 minutes

Virgin Galactic unveiled the design for an upcoming high-speed aircraft this week that may be able to fly from New York to London in 90 minutes.

Bears struck and killed by speeding drivers in Yosemite National Park

Officials at Yosemite National Park are urging drivers to slow down, because four bears have been struck by vehicles in recent weeks. 

NASA astronauts aim for Florida coast to end SpaceX flight

The first astronauts launched by Elon Musk’s SpaceX company departed the International Space Station on Saturday night for the final and most important part of their test flight: returning to Earth with a rare splashdown.

Fires in Amazon rainforest up 28% compared to a year ago

This July, there were 6,803 fires in Brazil's Amazon rainforest, an increase of 28% over July 2019. People are even more worried about August, because last August, 30,900 fires were reported.

Astronauts gear up for final leg of SpaceX test flight: coming home

A pair of NASA astronauts face the final and most important part of their SpaceX test flight: returning to Earth with a rare splashdown.

‘Alex the Alligator’ captured in Lynwood

An alligator was captured from a small lake Thursday in south suburban Lynwood.