National Park Service: Please refrain from licking this psychedelic toad
The Sonoran Desert toad, also known as the Colorado River toad, secretes toxins that can make people sick and even kill a full-grown dog, officials say.
Wisconsin DNR deer donation program; officials urge hunters to take part
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is encouraging hunters to donate Wisconsin-harvested deer to the department’s Deer Donation Program.
Man faces charges after video shows dog harassing endangered seal on Hawaii beach
Officials say they are not releasing the man's identity due to past experiences with people receiving “multiple death threats” after being cited for seal harassment.
Deer hunting season around the corner, tips to stay safe
Deer are starting to mate and that means deer hunting season is just around the corner.
The Amazon's largest fish makes a comeback
Even in the most biodiverse rainforest of the world, the pirarucu stands out: It can weigh up to 440 pounds, by far the largest of 2,300 known fish species in the Amazon.
Cougar spotted on trail cam in Northern Minnesota
A cougar was captured on camera for the first time by the Voyageurs Wolf Project, the group announced.
Emperor penguins now listed as threatened species
Emperor penguins will now receive new protections under the Endangered Species Act after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says climate change is threatening to eradicate the species.
Wisconsin native horses; Ojibwe ponies return to Milwaukee
It is an animal you have probably never seen before – a creature some believe dates back to the Ice Age. The rare mammal returned home to Milwaukee – with four legs and a hearty appetite.
Watch what a polar bear has to do to move across ice sheets in the Arctic
Video shows the polar bear, the largest carnivore species on the planet, acting as playfully as man’s best friend.
How to stop squirrels, other critters from eating your pumpkins
From cayenne pepper to owl decoys, here are some suggestions from experts on how to safely keep the squirrels at bay this Halloween.
Florida's ‘shark maternity ward’ may have been forever changed after direct hit by Hurricane Ian
Research from the longest-running study of shark mating behavior in the world is highlighting the importance of protecting a critical habitat for sharks and rays in Florida after the vulnerable location took a direct hit from Hurricane Ian at the end of September.
Wyoming college wrestlers injured during grizzly bear attack, left 'blood-soaked,' coach says
"Before you could even think or blink, there's a bear that came running out of the trees right in front of me," said one of the college wrestlers. "It was beating me up pretty good."
Bear mauls 10-year-old boy in grandparents’ backyard in Connecticut
“I heard him yell ‘bear’ and when I looked up, I saw his leg in the bear’s mouth and the bear trying to drag him across the lawn,” the boy’s grandfather told a local news outlet.
Video: Breaching whale nearly lands in fishing boat off New Jersey
A pair in a boat off the coast of New Jersey got quite a surprise when a whale breached and knocked against their boat. The close encounter was all caught on video.
477 whales die in 'heartbreaking' mass strandings on New Zealand islands
The pilot whale deaths come two weeks after about 200 pilot whales also died in Australia after stranding themselves on a remote Tasmanian beach.
Fat Bear Week 2022 champion crowned, voter fraud rocked competition
After defeating Bear 901, this is 747's second time in the champion's circle.
Budweiser welcomes the birth of 2 new Clydesdale foals
Warm Springs Ranch just welcomed the birth of two new Budweiser Clydesdale foals
Watch: Video shows 1st detailed evidence of killer whales hunting sharks in South Africa
“Killer whales are highly intelligent and social animals. Their group hunting methods make them incredibly effective predators,” researchers said.
Wildlife agencies finding elevated 'forever chemicals' in deer, fish
The discovery is prompting health advisories in parts of the country where hunting and fishing are ways of life and key pieces of the economy.
Fat Bear Week 2022: Meet this year's chunky challengers competing for the top spot
Bears are preparing for hibernation, and the public gets to judge a chosen sleuth of bears who have been packing on the pounds for this year's Fat Bear Week competition.