December 21 Fisherman survives near-fatal shark attack with own lifesaving care, instincts that kept him alive Hawaii fisherman survives brutal shark attack after trying to help tangled predator, performs lifesaving first aid on himself in dramatic ocean rescue.
December 20 Large Burmese python on video getting pulled from Florida neighborhood tree: 'It was pretty dangerous’ Professional snake removal experts captured a 30-pound, 6½-foot Burmese python from a Miami-Dade residential area, preventing potential danger to pets and children.
December 20 Several elephants killed in train crash after impact causes multiple coaches to derail A high-speed passenger train struck an elephant herd in northeastern India, killing seven wild animals while all 650 passengers escape unharmed.
December 20 Ancient plague mystery cracked after DNA found in 4,000-year-old animal remains Scientists discover Bronze Age plague DNA in 4,000-year-old sheep remains, shedding light on how ancient diseases spread between animals and humans across Eurasia.
December 16 'Massive' rat spotted running through airplane forces cancellation of vacation flight Shocking video shows rat scurrying through KLM flight cabin from Amsterdam to the Caribbean, forcing airline to cancel connecting flight to Bonaire for safety.
December 15 ‘Aggressive’ new flu variant sweeps globe as doctors warn of severe symptoms Flu season intensifies as the new H3N2 variant causes severe illness worldwide. Experts urge vaccination, hand-washing and staying home when sick to prevent transmission.
December 14 New data reveals Americans who 'crave closeness' with others turning to popular outdoor activity A mental health and relationship expert reveals how camping creates psychological safety and builds trust with others as new data reveals more Americans are heading outdoors.
December 12 Ancient lake returns to California's Death Valley after vanishing thousands of years ago Record rainfall transforms Death Valley's Badwater Basin into a rare shallow lake after months of heavy storms hit the California national park.
December 12 National park gift shops are ordered to purge bias-driven DEI and woke merchandise America's national parks must review merchandise for DEI compliance by Dec. 19 under a new Trump administration order targeting diversity programs in federal agencies.
December 12 Invasive pest never before seen in North America threatens Texas food supply, officials warn Invasive pasture mealybug spreads across 20+ Texas counties, threatening grazing lands and livestock operations. Never before seen in North America.