Maryland man captures, kills 7-foot alligator in Chesapeake Bay
A Maryland man caught a nearly eight-foot alligator, killed it, and is now eating it for dinner.
Sick, dying birds in DC area: Here's what to do if you come across one
Officials in Northern Virginia and DC are continuing to issue warnings about sick and dying birds that have been seen across the area.
Wild elephant herd approaches major Chinese city after 300-mile journey
A herd of wild elephants that walked across China was approaching the city of Kunming. Authorities have set up barriers to try and keep them away.
VIDEO: Teenager fends off bear to save her dogs in California
A new viral video shows the moment a Bradbury teenager fended off a large bear in order to save her dogs.
Fox pups thrive on Maryland’s Kent Island
Yelps and yaps from young fox pups let you know that springtime has arrived on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
Sick of the cicadas? Ocean City beaches are 'cicada-free' zones, mayor say
They're back after nearly two decades – but if you've already had enough of the cicadas, Ocean City's Mayor Rick Meehan says he knows where you can take refuge!
Cicadas 2021: Brood X starting to emerge for the first time in 17 years
People across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia are already seeing signs of Brood X emerging – as many as 1.5 million cicadas per acre are expected.
As bald eagle populations climb, Maryland’s Conowingo Dam offers stunning views of national bird
Once teetering on the brink of extinction, the bald eagle - the national symbol of the United States - is now thriving across the county.
VIDEO: Pod of orcas spotted during rare sighting off Texas coast
Footage shared by Sam Hardeman, a fishing vessel captain, shows adult killer whales breaching the waters with juvenile orcas.
New River Gorge: Sprawling 73,000-acre national park and preserve the 1st of its kind on the East Coast
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, located in West Virginia, received its dual status in January 2021 which gives the nearly 73,000-acre area federal protection as well as defends the wildlife and ecosystem from being destroyed by manmade means.
9-year-old Minnesota boy survives shark attack in Miami
A Minnesota boy vacationing in Florida with his family survived a shark attack Sunday in Miami Beach.
Endangered right whales having a baby boom off East Coast
North Atlantic right whales are having the species' best season for new babies in several years. The endangered whales are vulnerable to ship strikes and entanglement in fishing gear.
'Dude, I just need you to exit the car, please!': Snake hitches ride, terrifies woman
A Florida woman was terrified to find that a snake had hitched a ride on her car as she drove through town. The close encounter was one to remember.
Lava rains from the sky during latest eruption of Italy’s Mount Etna
Video captured a fiery spectacle when Italy's Mount Etna volcano, located in eastern Sicily, erupted causing lava to rain from the sky.
WOW! School of blacktip sharks spotted swimming near Florida beach
Photographer Paul Dabill used a drone camera to capture the amazing sight in front of Singer Island on Wednesday.
Australian man’s cereal contains a serpent surprise
An Australian man got a slithering surprise when he poured some cereal for breakfast.
Search for elusive snowy owl takes wildlife photographer to Maryland's Assateague Island
Wildlife photographer Konstantine 'Gus' Mamalis talks about his search for the elusive snowy owl on Maryland's Assateague Island!
Mount Etna lights up Sicily's night sky with 6th eruption in 8 days
Etna erupted for the sixth time in eight days on February 24, according to local media, with footage from the area showing lava fountains shooting 500 meters into the air.
‘Magic of mother nature’: Yosemite’s ‘firefall’ illuminates El Capitan
Yosemite’s “firefall” event drew thousands of spectators for a natural phenomenon that one photographer described as “life-changing.”
Maryland could be ‘epicenter’ of Brood X cicada explosion this spring, professor says
A 17-year cicada-pocalypse is fast approaching – and Maryland will be ground zero when Brood X swarms across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, according to a UMD professor.