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.
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.
Photos: See lone emperor penguin 1st to swim from Antarctica to Australia
A lone emperor penguin was found malnourished on a popular beach after making the shocking 2,200 mile swim from Antarctica to Australia.
Emperor penguin found in Australia, thousands of miles from home
The penguin, found malnourished far from its Antarctic home, is being cared for by a wildlife expert.
Escaped monkeys update: More than half safely recovered, several still on the loose
Officials in South Carolina have recaptured over half of the 43 Rhesus macaques that escaped from the Alpha Genesis research facility in Yemassee last week.
Invasive species never seen before in North America found in California
An invasive species of freshwater mussel never-before-seen in the United States was found in California.
60 rare Siamese crocodiles hatch in Cambodia’s Cardamom National Park
Sixty critically endangered Siamese crocodiles hatched in Cambodia’s Cardamom National Park this summer, marking the largest wild breeding record of the species this century.
Watch: Bear caught enjoying 'spa day' in California backyard pool
A video recorded in San Bernardino County captures a bear enjoying a "spa day" by taking a dip in a backyard pool.
Caught on camera: Lightning bolt blasts bald eagle from tree
It's like something out of a movie: Video shows two birds perched on a dying cottonwood tree in Colorado. Suddenly, the nest explodes and both birds are knocked unconscious.
Colorado black bear attacks 74-year-old man after breaking into home
Colorado Parks and Wildlife says it’s ‘certainly lucky we didn’t have a fatality’ in Lake City.
VIDEO: Octopus seen 'punching' fish to corral them while hunting for food
Video from a new study shows multiple examples of octopuses using their tentacles to punch fish.
Wisconsin bear attack: Boy shoots, kills animal mauling father
A 12-year-old boy shot and killed a wounded black bear as it was mauling his father near their hunting cabin in the thick western Wisconsin woods.
Do Not Eat Advisory in effect for deer at northern Michigan marsh due to PFAS contamination
PFAS contamination has been found in deer and other animals that live in the marsh. The chemicals don't break down in the environment.
Spotted Lanternfly confirmed in Wayne County as invasive pest's presence grows in Michigan
Over 100 locations are now being monitored across the lower Michigan as the spread of spotted lanternfly shows no sign of stopping.
Watch: Rare 'flying spaghetti monsters' spotted in recent deep sea expedition
Twenty possible new species were discovered during this expedition along Chile's Nazca Ridge, according to researchers.
Viral deer disease on the rise in Michigan with potential for 'significant outbreak' of EHD in 2024
EHD, or epizootic hemorrhagic disease, spreads in bursts in local wildlife pockets of Michigan. They can lead to thousands of deaths in deer.
West Nile and EEE: What's the difference between the mosquito-borne viruses?
The mosquito is the world’s deadliest animal, and dangerous infections have been in the headlines lately. Here’s what to know about the diseases and how to tell them apart.
Rugby legend Percy Montgomery rescues stranded dolphin calf on Cape Town beach
Springbok Rugby World Cup champion Percy Montgomery became a hero after rescuing a stranded dolphin calf on a beach near Cape Town earlier this month.
Bald eagle rescued in Missouri wasn't injured: It was too fat to fly
The eagle was just too engorged from its latest meal.
Alaska hunter mauled by bear calmly takes to camera after shooting himself while stopping attack
“Thankfully, when I was falling backwards, I was able to unsheathe my pistol and absolutely unload," Tyler Johnson said.