Horse killed in hit-and-run at Maryland seashore park

A four-year-old wild horse was hit and killed at the Oceanside Campground of Assateague Island National Seashore, park officials say.

Love of beekeeping brings Montgomery Co. family together

Combining the love of bees, honey and lots of curiosity. That’s what a young man in Montgomery County named Colin Kennedy is doing while helping to give back to the community.

Black bear spotted in backyard of Fauquier County home

Residents in Fauquier County got an early morning surprise when they looked outside and saw a black bear in their yard.

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.

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.

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.

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.