VIDEO: Octopus seen 'punching' fish to corral them while hunting for food
Video from a new study shows multiple examples of octopuses using their tentacles to punch fish.
Video from a new study shows multiple examples of octopuses using their tentacles to punch fish.
Wisconsin bear attack: Boy shoots, kills animal mauling father
A 12-year-old boy shot and killed a wounded black bear as it was mauling his father near their hunting cabin in the thick western Wisconsin woods.
A 12-year-old boy shot and killed a wounded black bear as it was mauling his father near their hunting cabin in the thick western Wisconsin woods.
Do Not Eat Advisory in effect for deer at northern Michigan marsh due to PFAS contamination
PFAS contamination has been found in deer and other animals that live in the marsh. The chemicals don't break down in the environment.
PFAS contamination has been found in deer and other animals that live in the marsh. The chemicals don't break down in the environment.
Spotted Lanternfly confirmed in Wayne County as invasive pest's presence grows in Michigan
Over 100 locations are now being monitored across the lower Michigan as the spread of spotted lanternfly shows no sign of stopping.
Over 100 locations are now being monitored across the lower Michigan as the spread of spotted lanternfly shows no sign of stopping.
Watch: Rare 'flying spaghetti monsters' spotted in recent deep sea expedition
Twenty possible new species were discovered during this expedition along Chile's Nazca Ridge, according to researchers.
Twenty possible new species were discovered during this expedition along Chile's Nazca Ridge, according to researchers.
Viral deer disease on the rise in Michigan with potential for 'significant outbreak' of EHD in 2024
EHD, or epizootic hemorrhagic disease, spreads in bursts in local wildlife pockets of Michigan. They can lead to thousands of deaths in deer.
EHD, or epizootic hemorrhagic disease, spreads in bursts in local wildlife pockets of Michigan. They can lead to thousands of deaths in deer.
West Nile and EEE: What's the difference between the mosquito-borne viruses?
The mosquito is the world’s deadliest animal, and dangerous infections have been in the headlines lately. Here’s what to know about the diseases and how to tell them apart.
The mosquito is the world’s deadliest animal, and dangerous infections have been in the headlines lately. Here’s what to know about the diseases and how to tell them apart.
Rugby legend Percy Montgomery rescues stranded dolphin calf on Cape Town beach
Springbok Rugby World Cup champion Percy Montgomery became a hero after rescuing a stranded dolphin calf on a beach near Cape Town earlier this month.
Springbok Rugby World Cup champion Percy Montgomery became a hero after rescuing a stranded dolphin calf on a beach near Cape Town earlier this month.
Bald eagle rescued in Missouri wasn't injured: It was too fat to fly
The eagle was just too engorged from its latest meal.
The eagle was just too engorged from its latest meal.
Alaska hunter mauled by bear calmly takes to camera after shooting himself while stopping attack
“Thankfully, when I was falling backwards, I was able to unsheathe my pistol and absolutely unload," Tyler Johnson said.
“Thankfully, when I was falling backwards, I was able to unsheathe my pistol and absolutely unload," Tyler Johnson said.
Bearded creature washing up on Texas beach is that of 'worst nightmares'
Fireworms, also known as bristle worms, are small worms covered in tiny, needle-like spikes that are filled with venom.
Fireworms, also known as bristle worms, are small worms covered in tiny, needle-like spikes that are filled with venom.
Mysterious bug bites could be from mites feeding on cicada eggs
With so many cicada eggs available for food, the more mites there are to feast, disperse and then land on humans to bite.
With so many cicada eggs available for food, the more mites there are to feast, disperse and then land on humans to bite.
'Double Arch' at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area has collapsed: National Park Service
The Double Arch, per park officials, was a frequently visited geological feature, and it collapsed on Aug. 8. Changing water levels and erosion are believed to have contributed to the collapse.
The Double Arch, per park officials, was a frequently visited geological feature, and it collapsed on Aug. 8. Changing water levels and erosion are believed to have contributed to the collapse.
Alligator spotted swimming in Lake Erie, prompting search
A search is ongoing for an alligator seen last weekend as officials investigate how the reptile ended up in the lake.
A search is ongoing for an alligator seen last weekend as officials investigate how the reptile ended up in the lake.
Rare albino alligator hatches in Florida: 'Estimated 100 to 200 in the world'
A rare albino alligator has hatched from a successful breeding program in Florida.
A rare albino alligator has hatched from a successful breeding program in Florida.
Florida man arrested after he lassos alligator, ties it to fence, then calls 911 to report it: Deputies
A Florida man is accused of tying an alligator up against a fence and later calling 911, claiming to have found the reptile that way, deputies said.
A Florida man is accused of tying an alligator up against a fence and later calling 911, claiming to have found the reptile that way, deputies said.
Invasive hemlock woolly adelgid detected in ninth Michigan county, further threatening tree species
Over 170 million trees in Michigan are threatened by the tiny insect, which siphons sap from hemlock trees.
Over 170 million trees in Michigan are threatened by the tiny insect, which siphons sap from hemlock trees.
Here's how radioactive rhino horns could save animals, deter poaching
Researchers injected radioactive material into the horns of 20 rhinos as part of an effort to stop poaching.
Researchers injected radioactive material into the horns of 20 rhinos as part of an effort to stop poaching.
Michigan adds invasive lesser celandine plant to state's watch list
Say hello to the newest plant to be added to Michigan's invasive species list. It grows, flowers, releases seeds, and dies well before summer starts - making it really tough to manage.
Say hello to the newest plant to be added to Michigan's invasive species list. It grows, flowers, releases seeds, and dies well before summer starts - making it really tough to manage.
Great Lakes' worst invasive species ranked in new study, from zebra mussels to grass carp
Scientists ranked invasive species in the Great Lakes by how much of an impact they have on the region. Here are the 10 that made the list.
Scientists ranked invasive species in the Great Lakes by how much of an impact they have on the region. Here are the 10 that made the list.