Father and son sentenced for illegally killing grizzly bear, leading to cub’s death
Jared and Rex Baum pleaded guilty in Idaho and admitted to covering up the crime.
Wisconsin DNR: Bat hibernation ending this spring, keep an eye out
The Wisconsin DNR reminds residents that they may find bats coming out of hibernation in spring. The best thing to do in most cases is leave it alone.
Man with more than 100 snakes in Maryland home died from snake bite: medical officials
The Maryland Chief Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed a 49-year-old man in Charles County who was living with more than 100 snakes – including some venomous and illegal – inside his home died from “snake envenomation.”
Avian flu prompts restrictions; zoos, Wisconsin Humane Society
The Wisconsin Human Society is changing its admission policy for its wild bird clinic. Walk-ins are no longer welcome. Precautions like that are even stricter at local zoos.
Baby eel value returns to pre-pandemic levels despite challenges
Fishermen are selling the baby eels for $2,110 per pound at docks, the Maine Department of Marine Resources reported Monday, up from a low of $525 per pound in 2020.
Wind energy company kills at least 150 eagles in US, pleads guilty
The company pleaded guilty to criminal charges and was ordered to pay over $8 million in fines and restitution after at least 150 eagles were killed at its wind farms in eight states.
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center: 'Every single day there's something new'
The Schlitz Audubon Nature Center in Bayside is seeing plenty of changes on the property as spring embraces southeast Wisconsin.
Avian influenza strain confirmed in Wisconsin's wild birds: DNR
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced on Thursday, March 31 that EA H5 Avian Influenza has been detected in wild birds in the state.
Wild turkeys put Wisconsin drivers in a 'fowl' mood
It is a question we keep asking, but cannot seem to answer… Why does the turkey keep crossing the road?
Gray whales give tour group 'most epic' encounter off Southern California coast
Two giant gray whales stopped to explore a tour boat off the coast of Newport Beach, California, giving the whale watching group an unforgettable experience.
Watch: Trailcam spots python defending eggs from hungry bobcat
Biologists say they have now documented "antagonistic" interactions between a Florida bobcat and a python at the Big Cypress National Preserve in the Everglades.
Ozaukee County bald eagle rescue; bird of prey in ICU, eating well
A bald eagle was rescued in Fredonia a week ago – and now, Ozaukee County officials are answering questions about that rescue.
Help save Wisconsin's owls
Wisconsin's owls are at risk due to rat poisons and habitat loss. There's a lot you can do at your own home to help.
Divers search park after remains found in gator's mouth
Sheriff's office divers searched a gator-infested canal in a Florida wilderness preserve after human remains were found in the mouth of a large alligator, officials said.
Wisconsin fish dealer convicted, selling invasive carp
A wholesale fish dealer from Platteville has been convicted of illegally selling invasive carp. The case is the first-ever in Wisconsin involving the illegal sale of Asian carp.
Milwaukee County Zoo: River otter litter born
The Milwaukee County Zoo announced on Tuesday, March 8 the birth of four North American river otter pups.
Snowy owl rehabilitated, released back into wild
A Snowy Owl has returned to the skies after 93 days in care at the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.
Yellowstone, America's 1st national park, turns 150
On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became America’s first national park and inspired a national parks movement around the world.
Wauwatosa coyote, turkey trouble; animals trapped, killed
Wauwatosa has recently trapped and killed coyotes and turkeys that were involved in conflicts with people and pets in the area.
Video captures flock of birds suddenly falling from the sky in Mexico
A flock of yellow-headed blackbirds suddenly dropped from the sky on a street in Mexico, but the reason behind the mysterious fall remains unclear.