A fast-moving ancient crocodile ancestor gets a name honoring the physics teacher who inspired its discoverer.

Wildlife biologists and trappers in Florida say Nile monitors are an up-and-coming invasive species that threatens native wildlife.

International Women and Girls in Science Day, Feb. 11, promotes full and equal access to and participation in STEM fields for women and girls.

While the reptiles are going out, mammals are coming in with a new zoo taking its spot.

New character, menu items join the traditional New Orleans parade and concerts at Universal Studios Florida theme park.

Tecovas makes its boots in León, Mexico, a city with cowboy-boot-making bona fides. The brand’s (comparatively) affordable ...

Male American alligators bellow to communicate with other alligators. The deep, guttural sound warns other males of their size and territory. Ever seen or heard a large male American alligator bellow?

The news never seemed to stop in 2025, and usually, it focused on humans. But many of the newsmakers walked on four legs, not two. This year saw headlines about a massive escaped lizard that roamed ...

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle had the line of the day after the team’s win over the Tennessee Titans, and it was aimed directly at quarterback Brock Purdy. Asked about Purdy taking off ...

Tim Fang is a digital producer at CBS Bay Area. A Bay Area native, Tim has been a part of the CBS Bay Area newsroom for more than two decades and joined the digital staff in 2006. A necropsy has ...