Warmer summers creating worse tick problems for moose, Isle Royale study shows

Warmer summers creating worse tick problems for moose, Isle Royale study shows

It’s a ghastly sight: ticks by tens of thousands burrowed into a moose’s broad body, sucking its lifeblood as the agonized host rubs against trees so vigorously that much of its fur wears away. A new study shows the infestation is worsening.

It’s a ghastly sight: ticks by tens of thousands burrowed into a moose’s broad body, sucking its lifeblood as the agonized host rubs against trees so vigorously that much of its fur wears away. A new study shows the infestation is worsening.

Could sea lamprey be eradicated from the Great Lakes? A new control method suggests it's possible

Could sea lamprey be eradicated from the Great Lakes? A new control method suggests it's possible

Closer to vampires than actual fish, using their razor-sharp mouths and tongue, sea lamprey pushed the Great Lakes fishery to the brink after their discovery 100 years ago. Today, scientists are considering methods that could eradicate them.

Closer to vampires than actual fish, using their razor-sharp mouths and tongue, sea lamprey pushed the Great Lakes fishery to the brink after their discovery 100 years ago. Today, scientists are considering methods that could eradicate them.

The manchineel tree, the most dangerous in the world, is here in Florida

The manchineel tree, the most dangerous in the world, is here in Florida

The manchineel tree is harmful in just about every way aside from looking at it. Legend even says it’s what killed Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon.

The manchineel tree is harmful in just about every way aside from looking at it. Legend even says it’s what killed Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon.

That's one way to open hunting season - deer filmed running through Michigan church

That's one way to open hunting season - deer filmed running through Michigan church

When faith leaders arrived at their Sturgis church Monday morning, they found signs of breaking and entering. It soon became clear it wasn't a human that had broken in.

When faith leaders arrived at their Sturgis church Monday morning, they found signs of breaking and entering. It soon became clear it wasn't a human that had broken in.

Michigan proposes quarantining some firewood to kill pests

Michigan proposes quarantining some firewood to kill pests

The state's agriculture department says more than 140 pests and diseases can be moved by firewood, including several harmful invasive species.

The state's agriculture department says more than 140 pests and diseases can be moved by firewood, including several harmful invasive species.

Are caracals legal in Michigan? An exotic African cat's escape in Royal Oak raises the question

Are caracals legal in Michigan? An exotic African cat's escape in Royal Oak raises the question

Described as the size of a German Sheppard with the personality of one too, these carnivorous 50-pound African native cats feature ears similar to horns and long canine teeth. They hiss instead of meow and prey upon small mammals, birds, and rodents for food.

Described as the size of a German Sheppard with the personality of one too, these carnivorous 50-pound African native cats feature ears similar to horns and long canine teeth. They hiss instead of meow and prey upon small mammals, birds, and rodents for food.

Two-headed turtle hatches in Massachusetts

Two-headed turtle hatches in Massachusetts

A two-headed diamondback terrapin hatched two weeks ago at a protected nesting site in Massachusetts. A wildlife center is studying and caring for the turtle, which has a rare condition called bicephaly.

A two-headed diamondback terrapin hatched two weeks ago at a protected nesting site in Massachusetts. A wildlife center is studying and caring for the turtle, which has a rare condition called bicephaly.

Shark bites floating alligator’s foot in wild video

Shark bites floating alligator’s foot in wild video

The shark had been circling the alligator from below before taking a chance and biting the animal’s leg.

The shark had been circling the alligator from below before taking a chance and biting the animal’s leg.

Ivory-billed woodpecker, 22 other species now extinct, US says

Ivory-billed woodpecker, 22 other species now extinct, US says

The ivory-billed woodpecker and 22 more birds, fish and other species were declared extinct by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday.

The ivory-billed woodpecker and 22 more birds, fish and other species were declared extinct by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday.

Hundreds of carp dead in Michigan had herpes, DNR says

Hundreds of carp dead in Michigan had herpes, DNR says

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said it has identified the cause of death of hundreds of fish in Lake Orion.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said it has identified the cause of death of hundreds of fish in Lake Orion.

'Do better': Photographer captures grizzly bear cub with discarded face mask

'Do better': Photographer captures grizzly bear cub with discarded face mask

Photographer Jonathan Kuiper spotted a grizzly bear cub chewing a discarded face mask this summer in the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.

Photographer Jonathan Kuiper spotted a grizzly bear cub chewing a discarded face mask this summer in the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.