477 whales die in 'heartbreaking' mass strandings on New Zealand islands
The pilot whale deaths come two weeks after about 200 pilot whales also died in Australia after stranding themselves on a remote Tasmanian beach.
The pilot whale deaths come two weeks after about 200 pilot whales also died in Australia after stranding themselves on a remote Tasmanian beach.
Fat Bear Week 2022 champion crowned, voter fraud rocked competition
After defeating Bear 901, this is 747's second time in the champion's circle.
After defeating Bear 901, this is 747's second time in the champion's circle.
Jellyfish discovered in Island Lake Recreation Area pond near Brighton
Scientists aren't sure what impact the invasive jellyfish have on the environment. But video shot by a FOX 2 photo journalist shows they're now flourishing in even isolated ponds around Michigan.
Scientists aren't sure what impact the invasive jellyfish have on the environment. But video shot by a FOX 2 photo journalist shows they're now flourishing in even isolated ponds around Michigan.
Fat Bear Week 2022: Meet this year's chunky challengers competing for the top spot
Bears are preparing for hibernation, and the public gets to judge a chosen sleuth of bears who have been packing on the pounds for this year's Fat Bear Week competition.
Bears are preparing for hibernation, and the public gets to judge a chosen sleuth of bears who have been packing on the pounds for this year's Fat Bear Week competition.
The professional fishing world is facing a major scandal after anglers exposed for cheating
Prosecutors in Cleveland are investigating an apparent cheating scandal during a lucrative walleye fishing tournament over the weekend on Lake Erie.
Prosecutors in Cleveland are investigating an apparent cheating scandal during a lucrative walleye fishing tournament over the weekend on Lake Erie.
Study: Monarch butterflies could thrive in southern Great Lakes amid declining populations
Temperature extremes could push the iconic butterfly to dangerously low numbers. But parts of the Great Lakes like Southeast Michigan could be a haven for the insect.
Temperature extremes could push the iconic butterfly to dangerously low numbers. But parts of the Great Lakes like Southeast Michigan could be a haven for the insect.
Rare white black bear believed to have been killed by wolves after being caught on Michigan trail camera
The 1 in a million rare white black bear that was spotted in Michigan's western Upper Peninsula is believed to have been killed by wolves.
The 1 in a million rare white black bear that was spotted in Michigan's western Upper Peninsula is believed to have been killed by wolves.
Watch: Deer leaps over Michigan driver in video caught by MSP
A Michigan driver narrowly avoided being hit by a deer this week after one jumped over the car right in front of an MSP trooper.
A Michigan driver narrowly avoided being hit by a deer this week after one jumped over the car right in front of an MSP trooper.
Rescue efforts underway after 230 whales stranded on Australian shore
About 230 whales have been stranded on Tasmania’s west coast in Australia, and at least half are presumed to still be alive, officials said.
About 230 whales have been stranded on Tasmania’s west coast in Australia, and at least half are presumed to still be alive, officials said.
Rare white black bear caught on Michigan trail camera
White fur on a black bear is often seen only in one part of North America - in British Columbia in Canada. But for one to appear in Michigan? "It's much much more rare" a DNR official said.
White fur on a black bear is often seen only in one part of North America - in British Columbia in Canada. But for one to appear in Michigan? "It's much much more rare" a DNR official said.
Box turtles, bumblebees, and long-eared owls recommended for Michigan endangered species list
From box turtles to bumblebees, long-eared owls and orangethroat darter fish, the DNR recommended dozens of additions to the state's endangered and threatened species list.
From box turtles to bumblebees, long-eared owls and orangethroat darter fish, the DNR recommended dozens of additions to the state's endangered and threatened species list.
Deadly bird flu returns to Midwest earlier than expected after lull
The highly pathogenic disease was detected in a commercial turkey flock in western Minnesota, officials said. It was the first in the Midwest since an infection in Indiana on June 9.
The highly pathogenic disease was detected in a commercial turkey flock in western Minnesota, officials said. It was the first in the Midwest since an infection in Indiana on June 9.
Isle Royale wolf population makes astounding comeback after nearly dying off
The island's wolf population has reached 28, a dramatic return for the species after it nearly disappeared from the Lake Superior island.
The island's wolf population has reached 28, a dramatic return for the species after it nearly disappeared from the Lake Superior island.
ZooMiami X-ray shows invasive python — and its tracking transmitter — inside cottonmouth snake
Zoologists in South Florida made an incredible discovery when they went looking for an invasive python they had been tracking with a transmitter — only to find it had been eaten by a native cottonmouth snake.
Zoologists in South Florida made an incredible discovery when they went looking for an invasive python they had been tracking with a transmitter — only to find it had been eaten by a native cottonmouth snake.
See it, stomp it, squish it! Fighting the invasive spotted lanternfly
When Stephen Nixon recently noticed a “beautiful” spotted lanternfly by his bag as he skateboarded in Brooklyn, he heeded the request of city officials: He stomped on it.
When Stephen Nixon recently noticed a “beautiful” spotted lanternfly by his bag as he skateboarded in Brooklyn, he heeded the request of city officials: He stomped on it.
Great white shark encounters are increasing due to climate change
Scientists say that rising water temperatures due to climate change are allowing juvenile sharks to expand their territory.
Scientists say that rising water temperatures due to climate change are allowing juvenile sharks to expand their territory.
Michigan DNR asks people to look out for invasive Asian longhorned beetle
The non-native beetle is colored with a shiny black exterior that has random white spots. It's known for attacking some of the most common trees native to Michigan.
The non-native beetle is colored with a shiny black exterior that has random white spots. It's known for attacking some of the most common trees native to Michigan.
Piping Plovers chicks at Sleeping Bear Dunes fledged at highest rate in almost 40 years
The endangered bird species migrate to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore every year where they nest and raise chicks. The people that monitor them were ecstatic by the year's progress.
The endangered bird species migrate to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore every year where they nest and raise chicks. The people that monitor them were ecstatic by the year's progress.
Video captures 'endless river of bats' pouring from cave in Mexico
According to a tourism website, the cave is known locally as "Cueva de Los Murciélagos," which translates to "Cave of the Bats,"
According to a tourism website, the cave is known locally as "Cueva de Los Murciélagos," which translates to "Cave of the Bats,"
Watch: Breaching whale jumps out of ocean and lands on top of a Massachusetts fishing boat
The video shows a boat anchored off of Plymouth, Massachusetts when a large whale breaches the water and crashes onto the boat's bow.
The video shows a boat anchored off of Plymouth, Massachusetts when a large whale breaches the water and crashes onto the boat's bow.