Rare blue eel stuns divers in underwater footage: Floating ‘piece of silk’
Footage recorded of the rare fish shows the intricacies of the mesmerizing eel and its bright, colorful body.
National Parks raising fees for international tourists visiting popular US parks
The fee change will impact 11 national parks, including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite, according to the U.S. Department of the Interior.
San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident, 141-year-old tortoise Gramma, dies
Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.
Largest male great white shark ever recorded pinged off New Jersey coast
The white shark is most likely on the move back down to Florida where waters are warmer and there are more food sources, but well have to see where he shows up next.
Monkey truck Mississippi latest: Mother shoots, kills one fearing for her children
A Mississippi woman shot and killed one of the escaped monkeys outside her home Sunday, fearing for her children's safety.
Mosquitoes found in Iceland for the first time, leaving only one mosquito-free spot on Earth
If you want to visit a place with no mosquitoes, you’ll have to go south – far south.
3 monkeys still missing after truck crashes in Mississippi
A truck carrying 21 Rhesus macaques crashed on Interstate 59 in Mississippi, leading to several monkeys escaping and three remaining missing.
Rattiest cities: Detroit again ranks in top 10
Detroit maintained its place in the top 10, and unfortunately even moved up a spot, on this year's Top 50 Rattiest Cities list.
Cougar sightings are surging in Michigan
This year included some of the highest profile sights of cougars in years: two cubs that were spotted by a private homeowner in the Upper Peninsula.
Michigan's devastating ice storm impacts continue to ripple, including clearcutting and timber salvage
Originally planned for 2028, the DNR says clearcutting aspen trees up north could start as soon as this year as Michigan hopes to salvage all the fallen timber. Fortunately, there are two animals that could benefit.
Moose collisions surging in northern Michigan: What's behind climbing numbers?
A female moose was killed this summer after being struck by a vehicle up north. She was raising two calves at the time and the crash, which likely removed all three from the state's stagnant population.
Michigan deer won't be euthanized by DNR after uproar from lawmakers, animal rights group
The DNR had previously rebuffed efforts to save Peanut the visually-impaired fawn. But after lawmakers and other citizens chimed in, a late-afternoon Thursday permit was approved, allowing it to be spared and kept as an educational ambassador.
Watch: Rescuers save wounded jaguar struggling to cross Brazil’s Rio Negro
A wounded jaguar struggling to cross Brazil’s Rio Negro was rescued by officials near Manaus after spending hours in the water.
Stink bugs invading Michigan homes: Why invasive pest come inside and what controls them
Homeowners beware: the seasonal changes mean these little invasive monsters will be looking for somewhere to stay warm. But help is on the way in the form of a parasitic insect called the samurai wasp.
Gator on Belle Isle? DNR investigating 'credible' alligator sighting on Belle Isle
A photo showing an alligator on Belle Isle in Detroit is under investigation by the Michigan DNR.
Invasive Stiltgrass discoveries in Michigan requiring chemical treatment for removal
A single plant can drop a thousand seeds, will grow in most conditions, and even Michigan's most voracious herbivores won't feed on it.
Yellowstone National Park trail shut down after first bear attack in 4 years
Grizzly bears and black bears coexist in Yellowstone, according to the National Park Service, and it's unclear which one was involved in the attack.
Wildlife regulators approve burbot catch limits in Michigan
Burbot fishing has grown in popularity recently. But so have the pressures on the species as invasive mussels continue to spread around their habitat.
Florida woman fights off gator dragging leashed puppy into creek while on walk
A dog and its owner are recovering after an alligator dragged them into a creek in Pasco County.
Hikers on psychedelic mushrooms rescued after getting lost in NY mountains
A hiking trip took a “trippy" turn that ended with a group having to be rescued from a popular mountain destination in New York State last month.