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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Michigan proposes new sturgeon fishing rules, shrinking one season and adding another
Two proposals before the Natural Resource Commission would shrink one sturgeon fishing season while adding another catch-and-release season.
Bat colony found in Grand Teton lodge, possibly exposing hundreds to rabies
Hundreds of people could potentially have been exposed to rabies during their summer vacation at Grand Teton National Park.
Hiker made fatal mistake when encountering venomous snake, officials say
Emergency responders performed CPR after witnesses said the hiker picked up a rattlesnake.
Isle Royale staff kill wolf that grew too reliant on visiting campers
Managers of the remote island made the decision after noting the wolves had grown reliant on human food sources and had been spotted dragging away food storage bags and backpacks “at numerous campsites.”
Oldest-ever Great Lakes lake trout recorded in Lake Superior
The best way to measure how old a fish is is by counting the number of rings formed on a chunk of calcium living in its inner ear. This lake trout, named Mary Catherine, had 62 rings.
Video: Florida alligator devours python in Everglades
An alligator in the Florida Everglades was seen doing its part to combat the invasion of Burmese pythons in the region, chomping on the limp body of one of the massive snakes and swimming off with the meaty catch.
Wild rabbits spotted with strange 'horn-like' growths sprouting from their heads
Recently, some wild rabbits have been seen in the U.S. with "horn-like" growths spurting from their heads that are caused by a viral infection, according to experts.
Spotted Lanternfly's invasion of Michigan following the footsteps of its favorite invasive tree
Since its arrival in Michigan, spotted lanternfly has rapidly spread through Metro Detroit. It won't be long until the entire state is invaded.
Watch: Feisty little Pomeranian chases bear out of home
A proud Pomeranian fearlessly protected his home – or more likely his food bowl – from a black bear who wandered inside.
Millions watch livestream of deep sea creatures from Argentina, latest in 'slow TV' fad
A livestream of deep-sea creatures captivated Argentina, highlighting the calming global trend of “slow TV." Here's why millions tuned in.
Octopus latches onto 6-year-old boy, refusing to release, mother says, showing footage of the child's injuries
The marks extended up the child's arm.
Denali moose crash: 24-year-old driver killed
A 24-year-old international tourist was killed when he was driving and hit a moose near Denali National Park in Alaska.
Florida alligator takes woman's shoe after she provoked him: 'Serves her right'
A Florida alligator got some not-so-subtle revenge against a woman who threw her shoes at it – by taking one of them with him into the water. Watch the video in the player above.