Meet the bears competing to be the 2026 Fat Bear Week champion in Alaska national park
Fat Bear Week is back at Katmai National Park in Alaska and this year, the competition is fiercer than ever.
Fat Bear Week is back at Katmai National Park in Alaska and this year, the competition is fiercer than ever.
These US beaches are home to some of America's most venomous snakes
Beachgoers may be watching for rip currents, rough surf or even sharks, but snakes aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when heading to the beach.
Beachgoers may be watching for rip currents, rough surf or even sharks, but snakes aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when heading to the beach.
New tiny wild cat species discovered in Bolivia’s cloud forests
Researchers have identified Leopardus tilcayo, a previously unknown species of tiny wild cat, in Bolivia’s cloud forests, marking the first formal description of a new living cat species in more than a century.
Researchers have identified Leopardus tilcayo, a previously unknown species of tiny wild cat, in Bolivia’s cloud forests, marking the first formal description of a new living cat species in more than a century.
Black bears attack 2 women in Colorado just days apart, bringing yearly total to 10 as encounters surge
Bear attacks are at an all-time high in Colorado as bears continue to seek food in residential areas across the state.
Bear attacks are at an all-time high in Colorado as bears continue to seek food in residential areas across the state.
Tahoe bear deaths: Mama bear tried to get her dead cub up, drag it off the road, witnesses say
Six bears have died on Tahoe roads in the last two weeks, a local non-profit said. In one case, a mama bear was seen trying to get her dead cub up and drag her baby off the road, witnesses recalled.
Six bears have died on Tahoe roads in the last two weeks, a local non-profit said. In one case, a mama bear was seen trying to get her dead cub up and drag her baby off the road, witnesses recalled.
Watch: Mystery animal attacks man in New Hampshire parking lot
A mystery animal attacked a man in a Lebanon, New Hampshire, parking lot, surveillance video released by police shows.
A mystery animal attacked a man in a Lebanon, New Hampshire, parking lot, surveillance video released by police shows.
Raccoon found in Charles County tests positive for rabies
The Charles County Department of Health says a raccoon found in Port Tobacco has tested positive for rabies. Officials say the animal tested positive on August 31 and was located in the vicinity of Mary Drive and Shirley Boulevard.
The Charles County Department of Health says a raccoon found in Port Tobacco has tested positive for rabies. Officials say the animal tested positive on August 31 and was located in the vicinity of Mary Drive and Shirley Boulevard.
Peekachu, rescued beluga whale at Shedd Aquarium, dies suddenly
Peekachu, one of eight beluga whales recently rescued from a closed Canadian marine park and brought to Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, died suddenly Tuesday evening.
Peekachu, one of eight beluga whales recently rescued from a closed Canadian marine park and brought to Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, died suddenly Tuesday evening.
Tree-of-heaven is a spotted lanternfly magnet. Here’s why you shouldn’t just cut it down
The spotted lanternfly’s favorite tree may be growing along a Northeast roadside or in your own backyard. Here’s how to spot tree-of-heaven and why cutting it down can backfire.
The spotted lanternfly’s favorite tree may be growing along a Northeast roadside or in your own backyard. Here’s how to spot tree-of-heaven and why cutting it down can backfire.
Man busted after customs uncovers bizarre cargo hidden inside 22 pairs of socks
A man was arrested at a Tokyo airport after authorities discovered about 200 lizards stuffed inside 22 pairs of socks in his suitcase, according to reports.
A man was arrested at a Tokyo airport after authorities discovered about 200 lizards stuffed inside 22 pairs of socks in his suitcase, according to reports.
Great white shark pulls lifeguard underwater at popular family beach destination on the East Coast
A lifeguard is recovering after a great white shark pulled him underwater near a popular family beach destination in Maine over the weekend, local officials said.
A lifeguard is recovering after a great white shark pulled him underwater near a popular family beach destination in Maine over the weekend, local officials said.
3rd beaver attack in Maryland prompts closures at Seneca Creek State Park
Portions of Seneca Creek State Park in Montgomery County are temporarily closed after a 10‑year‑old girl was bitten by a beaver, the third reported beaver attack in Maryland in less than a month.
Portions of Seneca Creek State Park in Montgomery County are temporarily closed after a 10‑year‑old girl was bitten by a beaver, the third reported beaver attack in Maryland in less than a month.
Second beaver attack prompts DNR to close additional areas of Maryland state park
A second beaver attack in two weeks has prompted the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to close additional areas of Cunningham Falls State Park.
A second beaver attack in two weeks has prompted the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to close additional areas of Cunningham Falls State Park.
Massive great hammerhead shark found dead on North Carolina beach
A 14-foot great hammerhead shark washed ashore on the north end of Carolina Beach, North Carolina, on Sunday.
A 14-foot great hammerhead shark washed ashore on the north end of Carolina Beach, North Carolina, on Sunday.
Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeff Bezos commit $200 million to save endangered species
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos are joining forces in an effort to help save some of the world's rarest animals.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos are joining forces in an effort to help save some of the world's rarest animals.
Watch: Bison chases child at Yellowstone National Park during terrifying close encounter
A Bison at Yellowstone National Park suddenly chased a child during a close encounter caught on camera.
A Bison at Yellowstone National Park suddenly chased a child during a close encounter caught on camera.
Scientists discover 'demon' cavefish tucked away in Alabama cave
Researchers have uncovered a new species of blind cavefish hiding in one of the most studied cave systems in Alabama.
Researchers have uncovered a new species of blind cavefish hiding in one of the most studied cave systems in Alabama.
VIDEO: Rattlesnakes spotted 'combat dancing' on Southern California street
A video captured by a FOX 11 viewer showing two massive rattlesnakes in Thousand Oaks served as a reminder that as heat rises, so do rattlesnake sightings.
A video captured by a FOX 11 viewer showing two massive rattlesnakes in Thousand Oaks served as a reminder that as heat rises, so do rattlesnake sightings.
Watch: Great white shark jumps out of water behind surfer at California beach
A surfer had no idea a great white shark was behind him – until his brother-in-law captured the moment on video.
A surfer had no idea a great white shark was behind him – until his brother-in-law captured the moment on video.
Black bears invade Lake Tahoe homes as break-ins surge and locals fortify defenses
South Lake Tahoe police received 174 bear-related calls so far this year.
South Lake Tahoe police received 174 bear-related calls so far this year.