Shark attack surge: 3 dead in Australia in under a month

A deadly shark attack off the Australian coast on Saturday was the third one within the past month, according to police.

Emu causes traffic back-up, hours-long pursuit on Maryland highway

An escaped emu led Maryland state troopers on a three-hour chase, dodged multiple capture attempts, survived being struck by a vehicle and kept running.

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An escaped emu held up traffic and led police on a hours-long pursuit on a highway outside Salisbury, Maryland, on Saturday, May 30. (Credit: James & Natalie Binder via Storyful)

Yosemite faces big crowds after ditching reservations
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LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Ashley Harrell from ‘SFGATE’ after federal officials instituted a new policy to bring more crowds to Yosemite National Park. However, the increase in tourists might have been more than what officials were initially expecting. According to reporting from SFGate, Yosemite is receiving a surge of visitors. This comes after the National Park Service (NPS) recently rolled back advance reservations at Yosemite. 

Tick bite ER visits hit highest seasonal level in years as doctors warn of disease surge

Tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels since 2017 across most U.S. regions, raising concerns about increased Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.

Watch: RFK Jr. wrangles snakes on Dr. Oz's patio

Video showed Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wrangling a pair of black North American racer snakes at Dr. Mehemet Oz's home on Tuesday.

Rare jaguar spotted roaming southern Arizona
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We are watching a new video that shows a rare wild jaguar roaming a southern Arizona mountain range. The Center for Biological Diversity says the footage, recorded in March and April, shows a large adult male jaguar nicknamed "Cinco" moving through the Sky Island mountain ranges south of Tucson. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with Russ McSpadden from the Center for Biological Diversity, as the wildlife group says at least nine jaguars have been seen in the Southwest since 1996. 

Florida alligator caught on video eating smaller gator at Gatorland

Nature’s brutal side was on full display at Gatorland in Orlando when startled visitors witnessed an alligator turn a smaller peer into a midday snack a couple of months ago.

US Forest Service adds new fee-free day for National Trails Day

The U.S. Forest Service wants everyone to hit the trails and it’s offering them another chance to do so for free. The agency added National Trails Day to the list of fee-free days at its national forests and grasslands.

Trump's push to expand hunting on federal lands raises concerns

The Trump administration is moving to expand hunting access across national parks, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas by directing federal land managers to roll back restrictions deemed unnecessary.

Bear attack at Yellowstone injures 2 hikers

Two hikers were injured in a bear attack at Yellowstone National Park this week, and the park is investigating if more than one bear was involved.

Officer retrieves crocodile believed to have eaten missing man

A South African officer was hoisted from a helicopter as he retrieved a crocodile suspected of having eaten a missing man.

Officer hoisted into crocodile-infested waters to recover human remains
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A South African police officer was hoisted from a helicopter into crocodile-infested waters during an operation to recover human remains believed to have been taken by a crocodile. (Credit: South African Police Service via Storyful)

Swatting hoaxes trigger zoo evacuations nationwide

A wave of hoax “swatting” calls reporting bomb threats and active shooters has forced evacuations and temporary closures at multiple zoos across the country.

Watch: ‘Monster’ bull shark attacks Florida fisherman's kayak

A peaceful day kayaking in Florida turned into a close encounter with a massive bull shark. The shocking moment was caught on camera.