Detroit Zoo welcomes 13-year-old polar bear Kali to Arctic Ring of Life habitat
A 13-year-old male polar bear has arrived at his new home, the Detroit Zoo, after a trade with the Toledo Zoo.
A 13-year-old male polar bear has arrived at his new home, the Detroit Zoo, after a trade with the Toledo Zoo.
Lake Sturgeon in Great Lakes: Exploring the ancient fish that resides in Michigan
When thinking of the lake sturgeon, some liken the fish to a living fossil. It grows scales, can live over a hundred years, and has called the Great Lakes home for much longer.
When thinking of the lake sturgeon, some liken the fish to a living fossil. It grows scales, can live over a hundred years, and has called the Great Lakes home for much longer.
Watch: Deer smashes through bank window, wreaks havoc before officers help it escape
Police responded to a burglary alarm at a bank, only to find a deer had managed to somehow smash its way into the building through a teller window and wreaking havoc inside.
Police responded to a burglary alarm at a bank, only to find a deer had managed to somehow smash its way into the building through a teller window and wreaking havoc inside.
3 shark attacks off Sydney in just over 24 hours; man, boy in critical condition
Three shark attacks in 24 hours leave a man and a 12-year-old critically injured and another boy unharmed at Sydney beaches. Here’s what we know.
Three shark attacks in 24 hours leave a man and a 12-year-old critically injured and another boy unharmed at Sydney beaches. Here’s what we know.
Woman wakes up with 8-foot python coiled on her chest while sleeping: 'Don't move'
After waking up to an 8-foot python coiled on her chest, the woman ushered the reptile out through a window rather than calling for help.
After waking up to an 8-foot python coiled on her chest, the woman ushered the reptile out through a window rather than calling for help.
Michigan elk cam launches near Gaylord, offering 24/7 viewing of herd
All elk are deer, but not all deer are elk and Michigan is fortunate enough to be home to both. A live camera now makes watching the latter easier than other.
All elk are deer, but not all deer are elk and Michigan is fortunate enough to be home to both. A live camera now makes watching the latter easier than other.
Video: Muddy eruption at Yellowstone’s Black Diamond Pool
A muddy eruption at Yellowstone National Park was just captured on camera in an area that has been closed to the public for hazard assessments.
A muddy eruption at Yellowstone National Park was just captured on camera in an area that has been closed to the public for hazard assessments.
Cougars in Michigan: Elusive cubs spotted with mother in Upper Peninsula
Months after an incredible photo taken by an Upper Peninsula resident captured cougar kittens in the Michigan wild, the state has confirmed both are not only still alive — but living with their mother.
Months after an incredible photo taken by an Upper Peninsula resident captured cougar kittens in the Michigan wild, the state has confirmed both are not only still alive — but living with their mother.
Michigan bobcat perches itself on Upper Peninsula prison fence
The staff at a Michigan prison welcomed a special visitor to the facility on Tuesday morning: a bobcat.
The staff at a Michigan prison welcomed a special visitor to the facility on Tuesday morning: a bobcat.
Must-see video: Father, son dramatically rescued from deep in the alligator-infested Florida Everglades
A father and son in Florida were rescued from the alligator-filled Everglades after their ATV ran out of gas -- stranding them shortly before sunset.
A father and son in Florida were rescued from the alligator-filled Everglades after their ATV ran out of gas -- stranding them shortly before sunset.
Bark beetle intercepted at Detroit Metro Airport is major threat to agriculture industry
Smaller than a centimeter and capable of destroying trees, a potentially destructive species of beetle almost made its way into the U.S. earlier this year.
Smaller than a centimeter and capable of destroying trees, a potentially destructive species of beetle almost made its way into the U.S. earlier this year.
Rare blue eel stuns divers in underwater footage: Floating ‘piece of silk’
Footage recorded of the rare fish shows the intricacies of the mesmerizing eel and its bright, colorful body.
Footage recorded of the rare fish shows the intricacies of the mesmerizing eel and its bright, colorful body.
National Parks raising fees for international tourists visiting popular US parks
The fee change will impact 11 national parks, including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite, according to the U.S. Department of the Interior.
The fee change will impact 11 national parks, including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite, according to the U.S. Department of the Interior.
San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident, 141-year-old tortoise Gramma, dies
Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.
Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.
Largest male great white shark ever recorded pinged off New Jersey coast
The white shark is most likely on the move back down to Florida where waters are warmer and there are more food sources, but well have to see where he shows up next.
The white shark is most likely on the move back down to Florida where waters are warmer and there are more food sources, but well have to see where he shows up next.
Monkey truck Mississippi latest: Mother shoots, kills one fearing for her children
A Mississippi woman shot and killed one of the escaped monkeys outside her home Sunday, fearing for her children's safety.
A Mississippi woman shot and killed one of the escaped monkeys outside her home Sunday, fearing for her children's safety.
Mosquitoes found in Iceland for the first time, leaving only one mosquito-free spot on Earth
If you want to visit a place with no mosquitoes, you’ll have to go south – far south.
If you want to visit a place with no mosquitoes, you’ll have to go south – far south.
3 monkeys still missing after truck crashes in Mississippi
A truck carrying 21 Rhesus macaques crashed on Interstate 59 in Mississippi, leading to several monkeys escaping and three remaining missing.
A truck carrying 21 Rhesus macaques crashed on Interstate 59 in Mississippi, leading to several monkeys escaping and three remaining missing.
Rattiest cities: Detroit again ranks in top 10
Detroit maintained its place in the top 10, and unfortunately even moved up a spot, on this year's Top 50 Rattiest Cities list.
Detroit maintained its place in the top 10, and unfortunately even moved up a spot, on this year's Top 50 Rattiest Cities list.
Cougar sightings are surging in Michigan
This year included some of the highest profile sights of cougars in years: two cubs that were spotted by a private homeowner in the Upper Peninsula.
This year included some of the highest profile sights of cougars in years: two cubs that were spotted by a private homeowner in the Upper Peninsula.


















