Michigan elk cam launches near Gaylord, offering 24/7 viewing of herd
All elk are deer, but not all deer are elk and Michigan is fortunate enough to be home to both. A live camera now makes watching the latter easier than other.
Video: Muddy eruption at Yellowstone’s Black Diamond Pool
A muddy eruption at Yellowstone National Park was just captured on camera in an area that has been closed to the public for hazard assessments.
Cougars in Michigan: Elusive cubs spotted with mother in Upper Peninsula
Months after an incredible photo taken by an Upper Peninsula resident captured cougar kittens in the Michigan wild, the state has confirmed both are not only still alive — but living with their mother.
Michigan bobcat perches itself on Upper Peninsula prison fence
The staff at a Michigan prison welcomed a special visitor to the facility on Tuesday morning: a bobcat.
Must-see video: Father, son dramatically rescued from deep in the alligator-infested Florida Everglades
A father and son in Florida were rescued from the alligator-filled Everglades after their ATV ran out of gas -- stranding them shortly before sunset.
Bark beetle intercepted at Detroit Metro Airport is major threat to agriculture industry
Smaller than a centimeter and capable of destroying trees, a potentially destructive species of beetle almost made its way into the U.S. earlier this year.
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.