Drone footage and a new study show dusky sharks feeding on seals off Nantucket. Scientists urge beachgoers to avoid areas where seals or bait are present this summer.

Comal County approved backing for a federal design bid tied to the Texas Bicentennial Trail, a regional project planners say could deliver millions in conservation and visitor dollars. Local officials approved design support while flagging safety and funding questions.

After months in quarantine, the Bronx Zoo’s transatlantic stowaway fox has been cleared of illness and nicknamed Basil following treatment. The zoo will monitor him while arranging next steps.

A popular stretch of the Wonderland Trail is closed after rangers reported unusual black‑bear activity near Narada Falls. The park is monitoring the area and urging hikers to follow bear‑safety guidance.

A live opossum was trapped inside a shipping container near Daniel K. Inouye International Airport; officials euthanized the animal and sent tissue for rabies testing.

Six Maryland parks will require day‑use reservations starting Memorial Day weekend to reduce traffic and avoid sudden capacity closures. Book ahead at parkdayuse.maryland.gov.

Jacksonville will open 30 community pools for Memorial Day weekend; learn-to-swim registration, season hours and lifeguard hiring details are available online.

A 63-year-old Davenport woman, Nancy Baker, died after falling at Cantwell Cliffs in Hocking Hills State Park; officials urged visitors to stay on marked trails.

A black bear was reported near Alpharetta Elementary and the Lantern Ridge subdivision; officers could not locate the animal. Police are urging residents to supervise children and pets and to secure attractants.

A family dog in Glendora survived a mountain lion attack in the backyard, local TV posted video of the encounter Wednesday night. Wildlife experts urge keeping pets inside and reporting sightings.

San Francisco switched on an AI whale‑detection network this week to warn ships when whales enter busy lanes, a move officials say could cut deadly ship strikes. The rollout follows an unusual spike in gray whale strandings in the Bay Area.

Six black bears were killed in Buncombe County after repeated home break‑ins tied to food‑conditioned animals. State necropsies found human‑related waste in most of the bears.

Large sections of Kissena Park lack working drinking fountains and restrooms as summer begins. Neighbors say repairs could cost millions and want interim fixes now.