New state records show at least 414 nuisance alligators have been removed from Walt Disney World since the 2016 death of toddler Lane Graves.

A man was hospitalized after a cow elk reportedly stomped him outside his Estes Park apartment, prompting warnings during calving season.

Nevada announced $42 million in Conserve Nevada grants for trails, habitat restoration and park upgrades statewide, with the largest award going to Las Vegas' Springs Preserve.

The White River National Forest has temporarily banned tents at Gore Creek Campground after a black bear damaged two unoccupied tents and repeatedly returned to campsites near Vail. The order limits camping to hard‑sided campers and runs through Oct. 4, 2026.

Five orphaned black bear cubs released in November 2025 hibernated successfully and returned healthy, state wildlife officials say. The fall release was an experimental test.

A carriage horse was found dead inside Central Park near 72nd Street, NYPD says. The death comes amid renewed calls to phase out horse‑drawn rides.

A Hawaii County councilmember proposed a 50+ mile Hamakua Coast trail linking Hilo and Waipio, with a feasibility study planned and land-access questions looming.

A Nantucket angler briefly hauled a great white onto the surf — roughly 8.5–9 feet and 300 pounds — then released it back to sea.

The San Diego Zoo is retiring its Nighttime Zoo after this summer; the program runs through Aug. 9 and the zoo plans a new seasonal festival for 2027.

An 8-year-old Saint Bernard mix survived after antivenom and ICU care at DoveLewis following a rattlesnake bite at Catherine Creek in the Columbia River Gorge.

Mayor Rick Blangiardi tapped John Berry to lead the Honolulu Zoo. Berry’s résumé includes the Smithsonian, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and a U.S. ambassadorship.

A proposed St. Pete Beach ordinance would require permits for photo shoots, yoga classes and other organized beach uses and ban foam coolers, bikes and fireworks. Local vendors warn it could cost business.

Cape Cod seashore and shark groups are staffing beach tables and posting safety reminders for World Cup visitors, urging people to avoid seals, swim in groups and use detection tools. The outreach aims to keep risk low while letting fans enjoy the beaches.