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Alligator caught 'swimming' through flooded Florida roadway

August 18, 2019

Alligator caught 'swimming' through flooded Florida roadway

An alligator caught "swimming" through Florida traffic on Thursday was probably breaking a law or two.

Sea turtle hatchlings: How bright lights, smartphones, lure baby turtles to their deaths

August 14, 2019

Sea turtle hatchlings: How bright lights, smartphones, lure baby turtles to their deaths

With the sea turtle hatching season in full swing, experts are warning of the massive threat that bright lights and camera flashes pose to the baby turtles as they attempt to reach the ocean.

South Carolina woman, 68, bit by alligator while walking dog near pond

August 14, 2019

South Carolina woman, 68, bit by alligator while walking dog near pond

A South Carolina woman was walking her dog Monday night when an alligator bit her near her home, officials said.

Hungry Pennsylvania snake rescued after swallowing ‘almost half’ of own body, video shows

August 11, 2019

Hungry Pennsylvania snake rescued after swallowing ‘almost half’ of own body, video shows

A snake in Pennsylvania was caught performing the circle of life -- on itself.

5-foot python slithers out of bathroom light fixture while children brushed teeth

August 9, 2019

5-foot python slithers out of bathroom light fixture while children brushed teeth

Two children, who were preparing for bed, have been left horrified after spotting a five foot long python in their bathroom Monday evening in Australia.

Green turtles are dying because they're eating plastic that looks like food

August 9, 2019

Green turtles are dying because they're eating plastic that looks like food

Green turtles are at risk of death from the plastic floating in the oceans because they think it is food, according to a new study.

'Mildly venomous' snake missing at Bronx Zoo

August 8, 2019

'Mildly venomous' snake missing at Bronx Zoo

Officials at the Bronx Zoo Wednesday said that a “mildly venomous” snake escaped its cage Tuesday and is missing.

New species of rain frogs discovered

August 2, 2019

New species of rain frogs discovered

Eleven new species of rain frogs have been discovered in Ecuador.

Alligators have 'taste' for Florida men, study finds

August 1, 2019

Alligators have 'taste' for Florida men, study finds

Men in Florida are the most likely to be bitten by alligators, according to a new study.

Chicago spent almost $34G to catch alligator living in city park

August 1, 2019

Chicago spent almost $34G to catch alligator living in city park

The alligator that became a national media sensation after it was spotted in Chicago’s Humboldt Park Lagoon proved to be an expensive pest for the city.