Beached whale dies after stranding itself off Venice coast: ‘It’s heartbreaking'

Officials are asking people to avoid Service Club Park beach in Venice after a sperm whale died after beaching itself on a sandbar about 150 yards offshore on Sunday. 

March Napness: Contest underway to find the sleepiest sanctuary bear

You’ve heard of March Madness and Fat Bear Week, but are you ready for March Napness? As hibernating season comes to an end, the search is on for the sleepiest sanctuary bear.

Joro spiders known for giant webs poised to invade more US cities, study warns

Joro spiders have been found in new research to be even more "urban tolerant" than previously believed, setting these creatures up to invade even more U.S. cities.

Man killed by lion after entering enclosure at zoo: 'The animal attacked'

A zoo guest who decided to climb a wall to enter a lion enclosure to apparently take a selfie was mauled to death by the animal Thursday, according to reports.

Map: Here's where the double broods of cicadas will emerge in 2024

For the first time in 221 years, two different broods of cicadas will emerge simultaneously – and some states will be lucky enough to see both groups.

Belle Isle tree's evolutionary secret is one half of ancient animal relationship

The massive thorns growing out of a tree on Belle Isle could be a living reminder of the ancient beasts that once roamed Michigan. They're found near the giant slide.

Wild cougar in Michigan's U.P. caught on trail camera hunting deer, dragging carcass away

Riveting trail camera footage filmed the moment a cougar caught a deer. The same trail camera then filmed the cougar walking away from the scene, dragging the deer in its mouth.

Pancake ice mesmerizes on Lake Superior

A very cool sight was spotted on the banks of Lake Superior on New Year's Day and it's an indication that the Great Lakes will, hopefully, freeze soon.

Seal playfully tugs at scuba diver's hat in cute moment caught on cam

Video shows Ben Burville up close and personal with two curious seals, one of which tugs at his scuba hat while the other holds his hand.