Texas State Parks smash records with massive 2026 First Day Hike turnout
Texas State Parks set a national record on New Year’s Day 2026, with 12,835 participants logging over 28,000 miles to achieve record-high turnout for the fourth consecutive year.
Texas State Parks set a national record on New Year’s Day 2026, with 12,835 participants logging over 28,000 miles to achieve record-high turnout for the fourth consecutive year.
2 baby bald eagles hatch near Dallas during Texas Winter Storm
Two bald eagle chicks successfully hatched during a freezing winter storm at a North Texas wetlands center and are now being monitored by thousands of viewers via a 24/7 live-stream.
Two bald eagle chicks successfully hatched during a freezing winter storm at a North Texas wetlands center and are now being monitored by thousands of viewers via a 24/7 live-stream.
2 baby bald eagles hatch during Texas Winter Storm
Two bald eagle chicks successfully hatched during a freezing winter storm at a North Texas wetlands center and are now being monitored by thousands of viewers via a 24/7 live-stream.
Two bald eagle chicks successfully hatched during a freezing winter storm at a North Texas wetlands center and are now being monitored by thousands of viewers via a 24/7 live-stream.
Woman wakes up with 8-foot python coiled on her chest while sleeping: 'Don't move'
After waking up to an 8-foot python coiled on her chest, the woman ushered the reptile out through a window rather than calling for help.
After waking up to an 8-foot python coiled on her chest, the woman ushered the reptile out through a window rather than calling for help.
1st Western Diamondback Rattlesnake officially documented in Denton County
The University of Texas at Arlington’s Amphibian and Reptile Diversity Research Center (ARDRC) recently documented Denton County’s first Western Diamondback rattlesnake in the county's extensive herpetology research collection.
The University of Texas at Arlington’s Amphibian and Reptile Diversity Research Center (ARDRC) recently documented Denton County’s first Western Diamondback rattlesnake in the county's extensive herpetology research collection.
Giraffe dies at Toronto zoo in 'sudden and tragic' accident
The Toronto Zoo is mourning the death of its 13-year-old male giraffe after an unexpected accident in its habitat on New Year’s Day.
The Toronto Zoo is mourning the death of its 13-year-old male giraffe after an unexpected accident in its habitat on New Year’s Day.
FOX 4's sneak peek of Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Texas will soon have a new 4,871-acre state park located about 75 miles west of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The park sits on former ranch land and features rolling hills, unique rock formations, diverse habitats, and the 90-acre Tucker Lake.
Texas will soon have a new 4,871-acre state park located about 75 miles west of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The park sits on former ranch land and features rolling hills, unique rock formations, diverse habitats, and the 90-acre Tucker Lake.
Video: Muddy eruption at Yellowstone’s Black Diamond Pool
A muddy eruption at Yellowstone National Park was just captured on camera in an area that has been closed to the public for hazard assessments.
A muddy eruption at Yellowstone National Park was just captured on camera in an area that has been closed to the public for hazard assessments.
6 Texas rivers where you are most likely to encounter snakes
Discover the incredible variety of snakes living in Texas's most famous rivers, from the rare Brazos water snake to the venomous timber rattlesnakes of the East Texas pine forests.
Discover the incredible variety of snakes living in Texas's most famous rivers, from the rare Brazos water snake to the venomous timber rattlesnakes of the East Texas pine forests.
Must-see video: Father, son dramatically rescued from deep in the alligator-infested Florida Everglades
A father and son in Florida were rescued from the alligator-filled Everglades after their ATV ran out of gas -- stranding them shortly before sunset.
A father and son in Florida were rescued from the alligator-filled Everglades after their ATV ran out of gas -- stranding them shortly before sunset.
National Parks raising fees for international tourists visiting popular US parks
The fee change will impact 11 national parks, including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite, according to the U.S. Department of the Interior.
The fee change will impact 11 national parks, including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite, according to the U.S. Department of the Interior.
San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident, 141-year-old tortoise Gramma, dies
Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.
Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.
Fatal disease detected at Texas facility linked to 'ghost deer' smuggling ring
The positive samples were taken from deer at a facility owned by Ken Schlaudt, 64, of San Antonio. Schlaudt is tied to the ongoing “Ghost Deer" investigation, which authorities describe as one of the largest deer smuggling networks in state history.
The positive samples were taken from deer at a facility owned by Ken Schlaudt, 64, of San Antonio. Schlaudt is tied to the ongoing “Ghost Deer" investigation, which authorities describe as one of the largest deer smuggling networks in state history.
It’s asp season in Texas: What you should know about fuzzy, venomous caterpillars
It is asp season in Texas. When this fuzzy caterpillar rubs or is pressed against the skin, venomous hairs stick into the skin, causing a severe burning sensation and rash.
It is asp season in Texas. When this fuzzy caterpillar rubs or is pressed against the skin, venomous hairs stick into the skin, causing a severe burning sensation and rash.
Dozens of snakes rescued after alleged abandonment in South Carolina
Authorities in South Carolina have rescued 52 nonvenomous snakes that were found confined in boxes on a property in Jasper County.
Authorities in South Carolina have rescued 52 nonvenomous snakes that were found confined in boxes on a property in Jasper County.
Largest male great white shark ever recorded pinged off New Jersey coast
The white shark is most likely on the move back down to Florida where waters are warmer and there are more food sources, but well have to see where he shows up next.
The white shark is most likely on the move back down to Florida where waters are warmer and there are more food sources, but well have to see where he shows up next.
Princeton homeowner shocked to find 15K bees inside bathroom wall
A Princeton homeowner thought there might be bees in a bathroom wall. It turns out, there were just a casual 15,000 bees in there.
A Princeton homeowner thought there might be bees in a bathroom wall. It turns out, there were just a casual 15,000 bees in there.
Jane Goodall remembered at funeral service in DC
Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee research documenting their personalities and use of tools, is being remembered at a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral in the nation’s capital.
Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee research documenting their personalities and use of tools, is being remembered at a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral in the nation’s capital.
Florida gator caught on camera popping out of pond, charging at fisherman: 'That's my foot!'
A Florida fisherman was chased away from a pond by an angry alligator earlier this summer.
A Florida fisherman was chased away from a pond by an angry alligator earlier this summer.
2nd escaped monkey killed as search continues after Mississippi crash
Authorities in Mississippi say a second escaped monkey has been shot and killed following a truck crash that released several primates along Interstate 59 near Heidelberg.
Authorities in Mississippi say a second escaped monkey has been shot and killed following a truck crash that released several primates along Interstate 59 near Heidelberg.