Michigan Arctic grayling's reintroduction effort nearing major milestone in 2025
They disappeared over a hundred years ago. Now, Michigan is closer than its ever been to Arctic grayling returning to its rivers.
They disappeared over a hundred years ago. Now, Michigan is closer than its ever been to Arctic grayling returning to its rivers.
‘We were totally surrounded’: Super pod of 1,500 dolphins captured on drone video
A rare super pod of over 1,500 dolphins was filmed on California’s central coast, creating an unforgettable sight for whale watchers and marine biologists.
A rare super pod of over 1,500 dolphins was filmed on California’s central coast, creating an unforgettable sight for whale watchers and marine biologists.
Watch: 'Cutest, spikiest, tiniest crab’ takes the internet by storm
A juvenile king crab discovered during a deep-sea coral sampling operation in the Gulf of Mexico has become an internet sensation after NOAA Fisheries posted a video showcasing its unique appearance.
A juvenile king crab discovered during a deep-sea coral sampling operation in the Gulf of Mexico has become an internet sensation after NOAA Fisheries posted a video showcasing its unique appearance.
'Dinosaur highway' unearthed in England, dating back 166 million years
A worker's discovery of nearly 200 dinosaur tracks in a limestone quarry in Oxfordshire, England, has unveiled a 166-million-year-old "dinosaur highway."
A worker's discovery of nearly 200 dinosaur tracks in a limestone quarry in Oxfordshire, England, has unveiled a 166-million-year-old "dinosaur highway."
Grieving orca who carried dead calf in 2018 now seen with newborn
An orca that captured the world’s attention in 2018 after she carried her dead newborn calf for weeks appears to be a new mother again, bringing a sign of hope to researchers.
An orca that captured the world’s attention in 2018 after she carried her dead newborn calf for weeks appears to be a new mother again, bringing a sign of hope to researchers.
Once thought extinct, over 1,300 rare snails released on remote island in bold conservation effort
Chester Zoo has reintroduced 1,329 critically endangered Desertas Island land snails to Bugio Island in the Atlantic as part of a major conservation effort.
Chester Zoo has reintroduced 1,329 critically endangered Desertas Island land snails to Bugio Island in the Atlantic as part of a major conservation effort.
It's official: Biden signs new law, designates bald eagle as 'national bird'
The bald eagle has officially been named the U.S. national bird.
The bald eagle has officially been named the U.S. national bird.
Burt, saltwater reptile star of ‘Crocodile Dundee,’ dies at over 90 years old
Burt, a saltwater crocodile who starred in “Crocodile Dundee," has died at more than 90 years old.
Burt, a saltwater crocodile who starred in “Crocodile Dundee," has died at more than 90 years old.
Emotional support python found after car crash on I-94
A Canton woman thought she lost her emotional support animal for good after getting into a car accident on I-94.
A Canton woman thought she lost her emotional support animal for good after getting into a car accident on I-94.
Northern giant hornet declared eradicated in WA, US, officials confirm
The multiyear eradication campaign began in 2019.
The multiyear eradication campaign began in 2019.
Ocean heat wave known as 'The Blob' blamed for killing half the population of bird species
The new study suggested that 4 million seabirds died following unusually warm conditions in the northeastern Pacific Ocean between 2014 and 2016.
The new study suggested that 4 million seabirds died following unusually warm conditions in the northeastern Pacific Ocean between 2014 and 2016.
Monarch butterfly: Should they be given federal protections?
Depending on where they live in the U.S., some monarch butterfly populations could face extinction by 2080 if they aren’t extended federal protections, one expert said.
Depending on where they live in the U.S., some monarch butterfly populations could face extinction by 2080 if they aren’t extended federal protections, one expert said.
World's oldest known wild bird lays egg at 74 years old
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Pacific region says the 74-year-old Laysan albatross returned to the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge in late November to lay an egg.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Pacific region says the 74-year-old Laysan albatross returned to the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge in late November to lay an egg.
Giraffes could gain endangered species protections under US proposal
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed adding giraffes to the endangered species list.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed adding giraffes to the endangered species list.
Pelicans increasingly migrating to Michigan, stumping aviary enthusiasts
Pelicans don't chew their food, instead swallowing fish whole. The eating habit was spotted near a DTE plant in Monroe County - and will only become more common over the years.
Pelicans don't chew their food, instead swallowing fish whole. The eating habit was spotted near a DTE plant in Monroe County - and will only become more common over the years.
Lost penguin’s 2,000-mile journey to Australia ends with return to Southern Ocean
The emperor penguin, dubbed Gus, had somehow swam over 2,000 miles from his icy home and was found on a sun-drenched beach in Denmark, Western Australia, earlier this month.
The emperor penguin, dubbed Gus, had somehow swam over 2,000 miles from his icy home and was found on a sun-drenched beach in Denmark, Western Australia, earlier this month.
Snake found slithering inside Hawaii Christmas tree shipment
Shop workers unloading a supply of Christmas trees in Hawaii found an unexpected visitor hiding within the shipment.
Shop workers unloading a supply of Christmas trees in Hawaii found an unexpected visitor hiding within the shipment.
Michigan's deer hunting problem isn't going away
A worrying trend of falling hunter numbers has continued in 2024. There are big implications for the rest of the environment and deer population if it doesn't stop.
A worrying trend of falling hunter numbers has continued in 2024. There are big implications for the rest of the environment and deer population if it doesn't stop.
Beaver management rules of Michigan trout fisheries draws critics after DNR revises policy
Without a predator to hunt them and as the number of trappers has fallen, beaver populations have grown in Michigan, bringing their destructive capabilities along the way.
Without a predator to hunt them and as the number of trappers has fallen, beaver populations have grown in Michigan, bringing their destructive capabilities along the way.
Hard times fall on the Howell Nature Center, but hope has not been lost
The beloved Howell Nature Center, known for celebrating wildlife and educating the public, has fallen on hard times, but staff have not lost hope.
The beloved Howell Nature Center, known for celebrating wildlife and educating the public, has fallen on hard times, but staff have not lost hope.