Chernobyl’s mutant wolves developing resistance to cancer, study says
Wolves in Chernobyl’s radiation zone appear to have developed a resistance to cancer after being exposed to high levels of radiation in the wake of the nuclear disaster 35 years ago, according to a new study.
Winnebago system sturgeon spearing opens, ice conditions limit crowd
The Winnebago system sturgeon spearing season opened Saturday, Feb. 10 – but ice conditions kept many spearers off the ice for the initial harvest.
Stingray pregnancy shocks aquarium, shark lab in NC: 'We have no male'
A stingray's pregnancy could be a miraculous birth: The aquarium and shark lab where she lives has no male stingrays.
Winnebago System sturgeon spearing in question, ice conditions worsen
The Winnebago System sturgeon spearing season opens Saturday, Feb. 10 – but it may be over before it even begins due to lake ice conditions.
Another whale found dead at Assateague Island; offshore wind projects causing concern
Maryland state officials discovered a deceased whale off the state's Atlantic coast last week, marking the second beached whale carcass discovered in the area in three weeks.
Winnebago System sturgeon spearing season opens Feb. 10
The Wisconsin DNR continues to prepare for the Winnebago System sturgeon spearing season, which opens Saturday, Feb. 10.
Grant Park alligator, South Milwaukee officer reunite at Pet Expo MKE
The South Milwaukee police officer who found an alligator at Grant Park last year reunited with the reptile Saturday, Feb. 3 at Pet Expo MKE.
Florida mollusk disagrees with Phil, predicts 6 more weeks of winter on 'Grounconch Day'
An aquarium in Florida celebrated 'Grounconch Day' on Friday where a mollusk broke from Punxsutawney Phil and predicted six more weeks of winter.
Milwaukee County Zoo entrance redesign, Crowley signs legislation
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley on Tuesday, Jan. 30 will sign legislation to start the design and reconfiguration of the Milwaukee County Zoo's front entrance.
Gatorland makes history with birth of extremely rare white alligator; only 8 in the world
It's also the first-ever alligator of its kind to be born in human care and makes Gatorland the owner of the largest collection of rare leucistic alligators in the world.
First-ever successful IVF pregnancy in rhinos could save species from extinction
There are only two northern white rhinos left in the world and this recent scientific development could save them from extinction.
Wisconsin wolf population; Assembly OKs bill mandating limit
Wisconsin Republicans sent a bill to Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday that would mandate state wildlife managers set a cap on the state's wolf population, forcing the governor to choose between pleasing conservationists who want to protect the creatures and farmers who say wolves are destroying their livestock.
Map: Here's where the double broods of cicadas will emerge in 2024
For the first time in 221 years, two different broods of cicadas will emerge simultaneously – and some states will be lucky enough to see both groups.
Brian Barczyk, reptile expert and YouTuber, dies of pancreatic cancer
Barczyk amassed a large following by creating videos that captured his enthusiasm for reptiles and other wildlife.
2024 is the year of the double cicada emergence, a 'simultaneous explosion of bugs'
“If for 2024 you had the simultaneous explosion of green teenage bugs all across North America on your bingo card, you are in for a treat."
Wisconsin falcon rescued in Nicaragua, part of We Energies project
When you hear the name Pio Pete, you may think of Carroll University's mascot. But the name is now soaring to new heights thousands of miles away.
Australian researchers discover the largest specimen of the world’s most venomous spider
The spider, given the moniker “Hercules.” was initially delivered by a member of the public to a local hospital.
Seal playfully tugs at scuba diver's hat in cute moment caught on cam
Video shows Ben Burville up close and personal with two curious seals, one of which tugs at his scuba hat while the other holds his hand.
Watch: Moose deadpans to camera after getting pied in the face with snow
"He just stopped, turned and looked at us to say, ‘Please tell me you didn’t record that.’”
Man chases squatting black bear from crawlspace with a paintball gun
A squatting black bear in the crawlspace of a home was 'asked' somewhat politely to please leave. But by asked -- we mean with a paintball gun.