115 scientists argue for renewed gray wolves protections in Michigan, around U.S.
A letter signed by 115 scientists argues high numbers of state-approved killings of gray wolves have caused setbacks in the recovery of their species.
A letter signed by 115 scientists argues high numbers of state-approved killings of gray wolves have caused setbacks in the recovery of their species.
Rare fish that lives thousands of feet under the ocean washes ashore in California state park
The angler fish usually lives 3,000 feet under the ocean, and it's rare for humans to see one fully intact. But this deep sea fish with teeth "like pointed shards of glass" recently washed ashore at a California state park.
The angler fish usually lives 3,000 feet under the ocean, and it's rare for humans to see one fully intact. But this deep sea fish with teeth "like pointed shards of glass" recently washed ashore at a California state park.
Video shows man confronted by tiger in residential Texas neighborhood
Authorities are searching for a Texas man whose tiger was found wandering around a residential area in Houston on Sunday night.
Authorities are searching for a Texas man whose tiger was found wandering around a residential area in Houston on Sunday night.
‘I owe you a new broom’: Hillsborough County deputy gives gator ‘joyride’ back to pond on broomstick
An alligator that was seen sleeping under a car, recently hitched a ride with a Hillsborough County deputy back to the pond on the back of a broomstick.
An alligator that was seen sleeping under a car, recently hitched a ride with a Hillsborough County deputy back to the pond on the back of a broomstick.
Australian suburb invaded by massive flock of cockatoos
Video captured April 27 in New South Wales shows hundreds of corellas, a type of white cockatoo, descending on a sleepy residential neighborhood.
Video captured April 27 in New South Wales shows hundreds of corellas, a type of white cockatoo, descending on a sleepy residential neighborhood.
Invasive jumping worms that 'thrash wildly' when handled reported in several US states
Jumping worms are native to East Asia, but they have been sold in the U.S. as fishing bait and are now deemed highly invasive, expert say.
Jumping worms are native to East Asia, but they have been sold in the U.S. as fishing bait and are now deemed highly invasive, expert say.
Man bitten by rattlesnake after attempting to pick it up with BBQ tongs
The man tried to pick up the poisonous snake with barbecue tongs and was bit on his left hand near this thumb, according to Riverside County Animal Services.
The man tried to pick up the poisonous snake with barbecue tongs and was bit on his left hand near this thumb, according to Riverside County Animal Services.
Tree struck, shattered by lightning outside Wisconsin high school, video shows
Incredible video shows a bolt of lightning striking a tree outside of a Wisconsin high school, scorching and shattering the evergreen on impact.
Incredible video shows a bolt of lightning striking a tree outside of a Wisconsin high school, scorching and shattering the evergreen on impact.
Man ‘trapped’ on top of car films elk exploring his front yard
A Colorado resident parked outside his home had to wait for the elk grazing in his front yard to leave.
A Colorado resident parked outside his home had to wait for the elk grazing in his front yard to leave.
'It’s just having a blast': Black bear soaks in hot tub in the Great Smoky Mountains
Mason Trebony, who was vacationing at a cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains with his wife, filmed the bear as it crawled into the jacuzzi and plopped down to take in the morning sunrise.
Mason Trebony, who was vacationing at a cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains with his wife, filmed the bear as it crawled into the jacuzzi and plopped down to take in the morning sunrise.
Driver narrowly avoids running over gator crossing South Carolina highway
Erika Moradel nervously recorded footage that showed an alligator surviving a close encounter with a white SUV.
Erika Moradel nervously recorded footage that showed an alligator surviving a close encounter with a white SUV.
Bald eagle populations soar in lower 48 states, US report says
The number of American bald eagles has quadrupled since 2009, with more than 300,000 birds soaring over the lower 48 states, government scientists said.
The number of American bald eagles has quadrupled since 2009, with more than 300,000 birds soaring over the lower 48 states, government scientists said.
Lava rains from the sky during latest eruption of Italy’s Mount Etna
Video captured a fiery spectacle when Italy's Mount Etna volcano, located in eastern Sicily, erupted causing lava to rain from the sky.
Video captured a fiery spectacle when Italy's Mount Etna volcano, located in eastern Sicily, erupted causing lava to rain from the sky.
WATCH: Southfield tow truck driver frees deer pinned by car
A tow truck driver in Southfield used their truck to get a deer out from under a car after an accident.
A tow truck driver in Southfield used their truck to get a deer out from under a car after an accident.
The Michigan DNR has verified 65 reports of cougars in the state
While wildlife experts say there is no breeding population of mountain lions in Michigan, the frequency of sightings has increased in recent years.
While wildlife experts say there is no breeding population of mountain lions in Michigan, the frequency of sightings has increased in recent years.
2 giraffes electrocuted after walking into power lines at Kenya park
Close to 1,400 Rothschild’s giraffes remain in the wild in the world.
Close to 1,400 Rothschild’s giraffes remain in the wild in the world.
Bear bites woman through toilet in outhouse
Shannon Stevens told The AP that she sat down on the toilet and felt something immediately bite her.
Shannon Stevens told The AP that she sat down on the toilet and felt something immediately bite her.
Zolfo Springs cousins wrangle 300-pound, 16-foot Burmese python on family property
Aaron Brown was driving when he spotted something on his family's property that required a second look. It turned out to be a 16-foot Burmese python with 100 eggs inside.
Aaron Brown was driving when he spotted something on his family's property that required a second look. It turned out to be a 16-foot Burmese python with 100 eggs inside.
Great white shark bites boat in Gulf waters off Tampa Bay
The boaters were fishing about 65 miles off the coast of the Tampa Bay area when a massive great white shark approached, taking a bite out of one of their boat's motors.
The boaters were fishing about 65 miles off the coast of the Tampa Bay area when a massive great white shark approached, taking a bite out of one of their boat's motors.
Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano continues to vent lava
The western half of the lava lake in a crater on Kilauea Volcano was about 650 feet deep Friday morning.
The western half of the lava lake in a crater on Kilauea Volcano was about 650 feet deep Friday morning.