Dead, pregnant endangered fin whale found on bow of Alaska cruise ship
Draped over the massive cruise vessel's bow was the body of a 61-foot pregnant endangered fin whale, prompting a federal investigation into what officials believe was a fatal vessel strike.
Draped over the massive cruise vessel's bow was the body of a 61-foot pregnant endangered fin whale, prompting a federal investigation into what officials believe was a fatal vessel strike.
Thousands of mayflies swarm town in Ohio - and it's actually a good thing
Officials from the Ohio Division of Wildlife stumbled upon thousands of mayflies in the middle of Ottawa County this week.
Officials from the Ohio Division of Wildlife stumbled upon thousands of mayflies in the middle of Ottawa County this week.
Another Michigan black bear sighting - this time in a Mt. Pleasant tree
Another black bear sighting in Michigan is a reminder about their possibly growing numbers in the Lower Peninsula. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is responding to the sighting of a black bear in Mt. Pleasant.
Another black bear sighting in Michigan is a reminder about their possibly growing numbers in the Lower Peninsula. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is responding to the sighting of a black bear in Mt. Pleasant.
Emu causes traffic back-up, hours-long pursuit on Maryland highway
An escaped emu led Maryland state troopers on a three-hour chase, dodged multiple capture attempts, survived being struck by a vehicle and kept running.
An escaped emu led Maryland state troopers on a three-hour chase, dodged multiple capture attempts, survived being struck by a vehicle and kept running.
Red-tailed hawk attacks bald eagle over food in woman's yard
A woman in Erie caught these two birds of prey fighting over their food, and she did so completely by accident.
A woman in Erie caught these two birds of prey fighting over their food, and she did so completely by accident.
Deep-sea nightmare: The bone-chilling fish lurking along the ocean floor
The Stargazer fish, known for its creepy face and deadly ambush tactics, has electric organs capable of delivering up to 50 volts.
The Stargazer fish, known for its creepy face and deadly ambush tactics, has electric organs capable of delivering up to 50 volts.
Tick bite ER visits hit highest seasonal level in years as doctors warn of disease surge
Tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels since 2017 across most U.S. regions, raising concerns about increased Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
Tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels since 2017 across most U.S. regions, raising concerns about increased Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
Watch: RFK Jr. wrangles snakes on Dr. Oz's patio
Video showed Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wrangling a pair of black North American racer snakes at Dr. Mehemet Oz's home on Tuesday.
Video showed Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wrangling a pair of black North American racer snakes at Dr. Mehemet Oz's home on Tuesday.
Michigan adds bradford pear, buckthorn, and other plants to invasive species list
In addition to the bradford pear tree, Michigan also banned the sale of buckthorn, a voracious invasive shrub that has taken over parks and homes around the state.
In addition to the bradford pear tree, Michigan also banned the sale of buckthorn, a voracious invasive shrub that has taken over parks and homes around the state.
Rescuers save duck found with arrow lodged in bill: ‘It’s cruel'
A duck in Massachusetts is recovering after rescuers removed an arrow lodged through its bill.
A duck in Massachusetts is recovering after rescuers removed an arrow lodged through its bill.
Man dies after 13-foot great white shark attack near island resort
A 38-year-old man died Saturday after he was attacked by a shark off Australia’s western coast, authorities said.
A 38-year-old man died Saturday after he was attacked by a shark off Australia’s western coast, authorities said.
Florida alligator caught on video eating smaller gator at Gatorland
Nature’s brutal side was on full display at Gatorland in Orlando when startled visitors witnessed an alligator turn a smaller peer into a midday snack a couple of months ago.
Nature’s brutal side was on full display at Gatorland in Orlando when startled visitors witnessed an alligator turn a smaller peer into a midday snack a couple of months ago.
US Forest Service adds new fee-free day for National Trails Day
The U.S. Forest Service wants everyone to hit the trails and it’s offering them another chance to do so for free. The agency added National Trails Day to the list of fee-free days at its national forests and grasslands.
The U.S. Forest Service wants everyone to hit the trails and it’s offering them another chance to do so for free. The agency added National Trails Day to the list of fee-free days at its national forests and grasslands.
Black Bear spotted in Metro Detroit: Officials investigating Flat Rock sighting
Officials are investigating a potential black bear sighting in Flat Rock after video appeared to show one walking near a home. The police department said the Michigan DNR has been notified of the sighting.
Officials are investigating a potential black bear sighting in Flat Rock after video appeared to show one walking near a home. The police department said the Michigan DNR has been notified of the sighting.
Trump's push to expand hunting on federal lands raises concerns
The Trump administration is moving to expand hunting access across national parks, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas by directing federal land managers to roll back restrictions deemed unnecessary.
The Trump administration is moving to expand hunting access across national parks, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas by directing federal land managers to roll back restrictions deemed unnecessary.
Watch: Child attacked by rabid beaver while fishing at New Jersey lake
Video captured over the weekend showed a boy getting attacked by a rabid beaver while he was out fishing at a New Jersey lake.
Video captured over the weekend showed a boy getting attacked by a rabid beaver while he was out fishing at a New Jersey lake.
Bear attack at Yellowstone injures 2 hikers
Two hikers were injured in a bear attack at Yellowstone National Park this week, and the park is investigating if more than one bear was involved.
Two hikers were injured in a bear attack at Yellowstone National Park this week, and the park is investigating if more than one bear was involved.
Swatting hoaxes trigger zoo evacuations nationwide
A wave of hoax “swatting” calls reporting bomb threats and active shooters has forced evacuations and temporary closures at multiple zoos across the country.
A wave of hoax “swatting” calls reporting bomb threats and active shooters has forced evacuations and temporary closures at multiple zoos across the country.
Watch: ‘Monster’ bull shark attacks Florida fisherman's kayak
A peaceful day kayaking in Florida turned into a close encounter with a massive bull shark. The shocking moment was caught on camera.
A peaceful day kayaking in Florida turned into a close encounter with a massive bull shark. The shocking moment was caught on camera.
Minnesota cougar population reproduction evidence caught on camera
For the first time in over a century, researchers have documented evidence of cougars reproducing in Minnesota.
For the first time in over a century, researchers have documented evidence of cougars reproducing in Minnesota.