A storm that appeared on National Weather Service radar recently turned out to be something else entirely.
A type of pitcher plant that eats small salamanders has been identified by researchers in Ontario.
Scientists in the UK have warned of the threat posed by packs of wolf-dog hybrids in the wilds across Europe.
Researchers at the Wolong National Nature Reserve in China have photographed a totally white giant panda.
A couple living in the Spanish town of Pinos Puente had been unable to sleep due to the loud buzzing sound.
A huge humpback whale was recently caught on camera breaching the surface next to a tiny fishing boat.
Scientists have discovered one of the oldest trees on Earth in North Carolina's Black River swampland.
Researchers have identified a species of bird that went extinct, then evolved again from the same lineage.
The short-lived insects have embarked on their bi-annual flight, leaving streets and homes completely engulfed.
A baby carpet python with a very unusual feature was found recently near the town of Humpty Doo.
It turns out that there are many times more marine viruses in the world's oceans than previously thought.
Researchers have captured footage of a remarkable, previously unseen type of jellyfish deep beneath the sea.
A striking photograph taken by an anti-poaching ranger has been described as 'just another day in the office.'
Recently released footage has brought in to focus the plight of animals left homeless by deforestation.
Three hives containing a population of over 180,000 bees were left unscathed by this week's devastating fire.
Despite their fearsome reputation, these monster sharks will always try to steer clear of one particular creature.
One of the last four remaining members of a critically endangered species of turtle has sadly passed away.
Scientists have determined how sea creatures living in the depths of the polar oceans become so enormous.
The huge snake was tracked down by a team at the Big Cypress National Preserve in the Florida Everglades.
New research has revealed just how dangerous tall, reflective buildings are to wild birds in large cities.