DNR map shows largest-ever fish catches in Michigan
The DNR's new toy has more than just record-breaking catches. It also shows where other species of fish were caught around the state for anyone looking to test their luck.
The DNR's new toy has more than just record-breaking catches. It also shows where other species of fish were caught around the state for anyone looking to test their luck.
Dinosaur fossils unearthed in Chile may give insight into deadly asteroid strike
The new fossils are from birds and killer dinosaurs, such as the megaraptor, and provide clues about their life before — and after — the fatal asteroid strike.
The new fossils are from birds and killer dinosaurs, such as the megaraptor, and provide clues about their life before — and after — the fatal asteroid strike.
You can name a cockroach after your ex and watch it be fed to an animal at Texas zoo
The San Antonio Zoo’s popular Valentine’s Day fundraiser is back for its fourth year, turning heartache into a positive for wildlife.
The San Antonio Zoo’s popular Valentine’s Day fundraiser is back for its fourth year, turning heartache into a positive for wildlife.
Michigan wolf survey shows steady population that's moving east
Michigan's wolf population may have reached capacity, biologists say after seeing little change in the number of wolves. However, the carnivores aren't staying still.
Michigan's wolf population may have reached capacity, biologists say after seeing little change in the number of wolves. However, the carnivores aren't staying still.
‘The Last of Us’ zombie fungal parasite is real and causes ants to commit suicide
If you thought fictional zombies walking around on film were scary, the condition that turns creatures into mindless eating machines actually exists in nature.
If you thought fictional zombies walking around on film were scary, the condition that turns creatures into mindless eating machines actually exists in nature.
Massive gathering of Redhead ducks, other birds spotted in Straits of Mackinac
Avid birders frequently look for rarities when they're counting birds - usually the species that don't normally show up. This year, a different kind of excitement took hold.
Avid birders frequently look for rarities when they're counting birds - usually the species that don't normally show up. This year, a different kind of excitement took hold.
Alaska Zoo takes in orphaned polar bear found wandering alone
Federal and local officials made the rare move to remove the male bear from the wild population.
Federal and local officials made the rare move to remove the male bear from the wild population.
Michigan-native bird species Black-capped Chickadee uses supercharged memory to survive winter
Most birds add feathers or weight so they can fly south to the winter. But the Black-capped Chickadee adds brain power to survive the colder months. Scientists believe this supercharged memory impacts the forests the bird lives in.
Most birds add feathers or weight so they can fly south to the winter. But the Black-capped Chickadee adds brain power to survive the colder months. Scientists believe this supercharged memory impacts the forests the bird lives in.
Husband reports wife missing after shark encounter while snorkeling in Hawaii
A man called 911 and said he saw a shark while he and his wife were snorkeling about 75 yards from shore in South Maui.
A man called 911 and said he saw a shark while he and his wife were snorkeling about 75 yards from shore in South Maui.
Never-before-seen fish: Researchers discuss new species found more than 3 miles under the sea
Australian researchers searched deeper than scuba divers and submarines could go and found some never-before-seen specimens.
Australian researchers searched deeper than scuba divers and submarines could go and found some never-before-seen specimens.
Initial Thanksgiving western monarch butterfly count shows promise with highest total in 20 years
The preliminary western monarch butterfly count found more than 300,000 monarch butterflies across 183 sites in California.
The preliminary western monarch butterfly count found more than 300,000 monarch butterflies across 183 sites in California.
4 lion cubs saved from Ukraine war arrive at Minnesota sanctuary
Four lion cubs that were orphaned during the war in Ukraine have arrived safely at a Minnesota animal sanctuary that has pledged to provide them a permanent home.
Four lion cubs that were orphaned during the war in Ukraine have arrived safely at a Minnesota animal sanctuary that has pledged to provide them a permanent home.
DNR's new system for reporting deer harvests a 'huge' step forward for tracking diseases
This is the first year reporting deer harvests is mandatory - a big change for hunters. The state of Michigan was one of the few states that hadn't moved their system online.
This is the first year reporting deer harvests is mandatory - a big change for hunters. The state of Michigan was one of the few states that hadn't moved their system online.
MDOT permanently closing Canfield pedestrian bridge
The well-trafficked bridge is frequently used by people trying to get over the Lodge Freeway in Detroit.
The well-trafficked bridge is frequently used by people trying to get over the Lodge Freeway in Detroit.
Arizona police write cheeky post after driver illegally buys wild owl after using meth
Sometimes people need a friendly reminder not to use illegal narcotics and definitely not to purchase wildlife from a gas station.
Sometimes people need a friendly reminder not to use illegal narcotics and definitely not to purchase wildlife from a gas station.
Shocking video: 5-foot alligator found inside Burmese python in Florida
The video has racked up thousands of views on Instagram.
The video has racked up thousands of views on Instagram.
California swimmer survives shark attack off Pacific coast
A 50-year-old woman is being treated for puncture and laceration wounds after a shark bit her leg at a Southern California beach.
A 50-year-old woman is being treated for puncture and laceration wounds after a shark bit her leg at a Southern California beach.
National Park Service: Please refrain from licking this psychedelic toad
The Sonoran Desert toad, also known as the Colorado River toad, secretes toxins that can make people sick and even kill a full-grown dog, officials say.
The Sonoran Desert toad, also known as the Colorado River toad, secretes toxins that can make people sick and even kill a full-grown dog, officials say.
Man faces charges after video shows dog harassing endangered seal on Hawaii beach
Officials say they are not releasing the man's identity due to past experiences with people receiving “multiple death threats” after being cited for seal harassment.
Officials say they are not releasing the man's identity due to past experiences with people receiving “multiple death threats” after being cited for seal harassment.
Emperor penguins now listed as threatened species
Emperor penguins will now receive new protections under the Endangered Species Act after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says climate change is threatening to eradicate the species.
Emperor penguins will now receive new protections under the Endangered Species Act after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says climate change is threatening to eradicate the species.