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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Arkansas man, 72, mauled by 70-pound bear
The man suffered extensive injuries to his face and upper body before being airlifted to a hospital.
The man suffered extensive injuries to his face and upper body before being airlifted to a hospital.
Man dies in shark attack at Sydney beach
A man in his 50s was killed by a large shark while surfing at a beach near Sydney, Australia on Saturday.
A man in his 50s was killed by a large shark while surfing at a beach near Sydney, Australia on Saturday.
Burbot fishing booms in Michigan, worrying researchers and anglers that the species is faltering
As overharvesting and invasive species threaten the coldwater fish, Michigan is proposing first-ever catch limits on burbot. Meanwhile, researchers are racing to better understand the relatively-unknown fish.
As overharvesting and invasive species threaten the coldwater fish, Michigan is proposing first-ever catch limits on burbot. Meanwhile, researchers are racing to better understand the relatively-unknown fish.
8-year-old boy bitten by shark while snorkeling at Florida beach, deputies say
An 8-year-old boy was bitten by a shark on Monday while snorkeling off Key Largo, Florida, deputies say.
An 8-year-old boy was bitten by a shark on Monday while snorkeling off Key Largo, Florida, deputies say.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year sneak peek: See the stunning photos
A dramatic stand-off between a lion and a cobra. A lone elephant wading through a landfill in Sri Lanka. Here's a sneak peek at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year's top photos.
A dramatic stand-off between a lion and a cobra. A lone elephant wading through a landfill in Sri Lanka. Here's a sneak peek at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year's top photos.
Watch: Video shows rare fish's ability to climb rocks
The tiny fish were seen swimming, or rather "climbing" up rocks, a behavior that hadn't been seen before.
The tiny fish were seen swimming, or rather "climbing" up rocks, a behavior that hadn't been seen before.
Black bear crashes vacation, takes a dip in Tennessee hot tub
Caught on camera: A black bear recently turned a Tennessee hot tub into its personal spa.
Caught on camera: A black bear recently turned a Tennessee hot tub into its personal spa.