Please don't paint 'pet' on wild deer, Missouri officials warn
Authorities say deer should never be considered pets – and they shouldn’t be moved from their natural habitat because of disease.
Fat Bear Week 2023: This absolute unit blew the competition out of the water
Fat Bear Week celebrates Katmai's brown bear population's resilience, adaptability, and strength as the animals prepare to hibernate, according to the National Park Service.
Bear euthanized after charging 2 boys in Colorado, 1 cub survives capture
In a recent incident in Colorado Springs, a bear charged at two boys aged 12 and 13, prompting wildlife officials to respond.
Watch: Bodycam footage shows deputies rescuing elk tangled in tree swing
When the deputies arrived at the scene, they saw the bull elk, or male elk, frantically running back and forth behind the tree where the swing was attached.
Idaho elk hunter shoots, kills charging grizzly bear in 'surprise encounter': officials
Idaho wildlife officials determined hunter killed grizzly bear in self-defense.
Watch: Moose enjoy festive fall dip in Colorado lake amid stunning autumn foliage
In early October near Steamboat Springs, Colorado, a heartwarming scene unfolded as a group of moose was discovered frolicking in a picturesque lake, surrounded by vibrant fall foliage.
Thousands of birds dead in Utah after suspected avian botulism outbreak
Thousands of birds in northern Utah have died due to a recent outbreak of wildlife officials believe is avian botulism.
Jurassic- era 'extremely rare fossils' discovered in Utah, a milestone in US paleontology
Rare and significant fossils have been discovered at Lake Powell in Utah's Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
Tarantula mating season begins as males are led to their death
Tarantulas typically remain in the burrows throughout most of the year, and only come out at night. But come mating season, adult male tarantulas throw caution to the wind for the sake of finding a female. The annual migration happens just before Halloween, from late September through early October in the Southwest.
Fat Bear Week begins as world celebrates champion of chonk in Alaska
This portliest time of the year is an annual celebration of the Brooks River brown bears and how they utilize their healthy and abundant ecosystem to pack on the pounds before winter hibernation.
18-point doe stuns Missouri bow hunter after he bags possible record-setting deer
The non-sport hunter shot an 18-point antlered doe with a crossbow after waiting for more than three hours in 80-degree weather.
Undercover Texas jaguar cub sting results in country’s first charges under ‘Big Cat Act’
In December 2022, the Big Cat Act was put into effect, which made it illegal to import, transport, sell or possess any wildlife species that are prohibited. This includes jaguars, which are considered a prohibited species.
Watch: Tennessee couple rattled by venomous snake found nesting in baby's stroller
A Tennessee couple was left in shock recently after they found a venomous copperhead snake nesting in their baby's stroller.
Video: Rare ‘Dumbo’ octopus spotted during deep sea expedition
Researchers were conducting an expedition in the North Pacific Ocean to explore unseen deep-sea habitats.
13-foot alligator killed after human remains pulled out of waterway in Florida: Authorities
A death investigation is underway after an incident involving a 13-foot alligator near 134th Avenue North and 121st Street in Pinellas County, authorities said.
Fall is here: Drone video captures stunning Utah foliage
Just in time for the first day of fall, a drone photographer in Utah shared stunning video of leaves turning vibrant as the seasons change.
Port Washington flamingos, Lake Michigan hosts unusual sight
Beachgoers in Port Washington came across an unusual sight Friday, Sept. 22: flamingos.
Colorado woman recalls horrifying moose attack: 'Broke three of my vertebrae'
Chris Ray said after the moose attack, she managed to pick herself up to walk back home.
Watch: Fishing group witnesses orca attack, leaving otter pup orphaned
The group saw one of the orcas perform “an impressive tail slap," launching both baby and mother otter into the air.
VIDEO: Black bear spotted at Disney World's Magic Kingdom released into Florida national forest
An adult female black bear who found her way into a tree near Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Monday has been released into the Ocala National Forest, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.