Free entry to all national parks offered for National Park Week 2024 – what to know
Free entry to all U.S. national parks is being offered as a kick off to National Park Week 2024. Here’s what to know.
Rabid raccoon found in College Park
Health officials are warning residents of College Park that a raccoon has tested positive for rabies.
How loud do cicadas get?
Certain species of cicadas in North America can produce calls reaching levels of around 100 decibels or higher, akin to the noise produced by a lawnmower or a passing jet aircraft.
Maryland has no fishing limits on these 3 fish
Listen up anglers – Maryland needs your help! The state’s Department of Natural Resources is urging fishermen to catch as many invasive catfish and snakeheads as possible to remove them from area waterways.
Allegheny woodrat: Elusive ‘species of concern’ captured on West Virginia trail cam
The Allegheny woodrat was described as both “federally threatened and downright adorable" by the U.S. Forest Service - Monongahela National Forest.
Raccoon found in Anne Arundel County tests positive for rabies
Anne Arundel County Department of Health officials say a raccoon found near a park in Shady Side has tested positive for rabies.
Botswana threatens Germany with 20K elephants amid trophy hunting feud
Botswana, home to the world’s largest elephant population, has threatened to send 20,000 of the giant living land mammals to Germany to “roam free" amid a feud over trophy hunting.
'Cicada-geddon': How close are we to the 2024 cicada explosion?
Discover precisely when to anticipate the emergence of trillions of cicadas across 17 states.
Zombie Cicadas: Insect STD can cause hallucinatory effect on birds that might eat them
The 2024 invasion of the red-eyed bugs is almost here – but a sexually transmitted disease could turn some cicadas into zombies right before our eyes!
Rabid coyote killed in Montgomery County after 2 people attacked
A rabid coyote that attacked at least two people in Montgomery County was captured and killed last week, county officials say.
Watch: Iceland volcano erupts amidst Northern Lights display
A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted multiple times on Thursday, sending vibrant jets of lava and smoke into the sky amidst a stunning timelapse featuring the northern lights.
USDA again asks for help squashing these invasive bugs
According to the USDA the spotted lanternfly and gypsy moth are highly detrimental invasive insects, causing significant economic and environmental harm.
Prehistoric giant dolphin discovered in Amazon by paleontologists
A groundbreaking discovery was made in the Peruvian Amazon as a team of paleontologists from the University of Zurich uncovered a new species of freshwater dolphin dating back between 24 and 16 million years.
Karen Osborne bear attack: Should you fight back or play dead?
On the night of November 16, 2016 Karen Osborne stepped out of her Frederick, Maryland home and into immediate danger. She came face-to-face with an angry black bear after she unknowingly walked between the full-grown female and her three cubs. The attack that came next left her near death.
National Flower Day: Plant this "weed" to help the monarch butterfly population
March 21 is National Flower Day, and to celebrate, folks can plant some milkweed and start a pollinator garden to help the dwindling numbers of monarch butterflies.
Charlotte the pregnant stingray captivates fans waiting for rare birth
Charlotte the stingray, who became pregnant in a North Carolina aquarium despite having no male to mate with, continues to captivate fans as they await her extremely rare delivery.
Watch: Wildlife rehabber wears fox mask to feed rescued kit
Adorable video from a Virginia wildlife rescue center shows just how hard they work to make sure wild animals don't associate humans with food.
Bald eagle rescued from grill of SUV after collision on Maryland road left it trapped
A bald eagle was rescued from the grill of an SUV after colliding with the vehicle on a Maryland roadway.
Experienced surfer recounts 1st shark encounter in Hawaii: 'I was just in shock'
Experienced Hawaiian surfer Matthew White recounts his first shark encounter, despite 30 years of surfing, near Kaimana Beach.
Invasive mussels pose threat to Yellowstone National Park
Because of the park's location, the introduction of invasive mussels could put the currently mussel-free waters in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho at risk.