Watch: Vermont bear rescued after weeks-long ordeal with head stuck in bucket
For about a month, residents of Enosburgh had been regularly encountering a bear with an old metal milk can firmly stuck around its neck, Vermont Fish & Wildlife said.
For about a month, residents of Enosburgh had been regularly encountering a bear with an old metal milk can firmly stuck around its neck, Vermont Fish & Wildlife said.
Could giant flying, venomous spiders creep into the DMV? Here's what we know about the Joro
Will the giant Joro spider - a venomous arachnid originally from Asia that can glide through the air – make its way to the Washington, D.C. region this summer?
Will the giant Joro spider - a venomous arachnid originally from Asia that can glide through the air – make its way to the Washington, D.C. region this summer?
Rare juvenile T. rex fossil unearthed by 3 boys, now on display at Denver museum
A juvenile T. rex fossil, discovered by a group of children during a hike near Marmarth, North Dakota, is now on display at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
A juvenile T. rex fossil, discovered by a group of children during a hike near Marmarth, North Dakota, is now on display at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
Dead black bear found in plastic bag near Arlington walking trail
A dead black bear was found in a plastic bag in Arlington, the county’s Animal Welfare League reports.
A dead black bear was found in a plastic bag in Arlington, the county’s Animal Welfare League reports.
Bison gores 83-year-old woman in Yellowstone National Park
An 83-year-old woman was gored and seriously injured by a bison in Yellowstone National Park.
An 83-year-old woman was gored and seriously injured by a bison in Yellowstone National Park.
VDOT says contract company workers responsible for dumping dead bear found in Arlington
A company contracted by the Virginia Department of Transportation has claimed responsibility for dumping the dead black bear found in a trash bag in Arlington over the weekend.
A company contracted by the Virginia Department of Transportation has claimed responsibility for dumping the dead black bear found in a trash bag in Arlington over the weekend.
'Can my pet eat cicadas?' Expert reveals what to do if your dog or cat gets hold of this insect
Ingesting cicadas could cause gastrointestinal upset and allergic reactions in certain pets, a vet tech says.
Ingesting cicadas could cause gastrointestinal upset and allergic reactions in certain pets, a vet tech says.
See it: Catfish 'the size of a 6th grader' tops state record after pulled from Oklahoma reservoir
Flathead catfish are frequently found in Oklahoma waters, and the massive specimen legally caught by Bradly Courtright on the Pine Creek Reservoir was nearly 40 years old.
Flathead catfish are frequently found in Oklahoma waters, and the massive specimen legally caught by Bradly Courtright on the Pine Creek Reservoir was nearly 40 years old.
New Maryland fishing regulation has some small businesses concerned
In Maryland’s smaller towns along the Chesapeake Bay, an industry filled with small businesses is concerned about a new regulation centered around the state's fish: the striped bass.
In Maryland’s smaller towns along the Chesapeake Bay, an industry filled with small businesses is concerned about a new regulation centered around the state's fish: the striped bass.
‘Dumped pet lions’ rescued, start new life in Africa
Six young lions were rescued from the illegal wildlife trade in Kuwait.
Six young lions were rescued from the illegal wildlife trade in Kuwait.
Rare 40-ton whale skull discovered on North Carolina beach
A massive whale skull, believed to belong to a 40-ton humpback whale, washed ashore on Hatteras Island in North Carolina, attracting significant interest from both beachgoers and marine biologists.
A massive whale skull, believed to belong to a 40-ton humpback whale, washed ashore on Hatteras Island in North Carolina, attracting significant interest from both beachgoers and marine biologists.
Would-be moose photographer kicked to death by mother protecting her newborn calves
An Alaska man's photography outing took a deadly turn when he tried to snap some pictures of a pair of newborn moose calves.
An Alaska man's photography outing took a deadly turn when he tried to snap some pictures of a pair of newborn moose calves.
These sea creatures could inspire new underwater robots, study finds
The tiny creatures propel themselves through water similar to the way a spacecraft fires thrusters to move in space.
The tiny creatures propel themselves through water similar to the way a spacecraft fires thrusters to move in space.
Japan grappling with invasive raccoon population
Japan's raccoon infestation has gotten considerably worse over the last decade, multiple Japanese news sources are reporting.
Japan's raccoon infestation has gotten considerably worse over the last decade, multiple Japanese news sources are reporting.
Watch: Rare deep-sea squid lunges at camera
The footage shows the rare squid latching onto a free-fall baited camera.
The footage shows the rare squid latching onto a free-fall baited camera.
What can we learn from fire ants? Maybe a lot
Experts say black fire ants arrived in the U.S. in 1918 and red fire ants in the 1930s, leading to a massive population increase, with five times more ants per acre than in South America, and they're infamous for their bites and stings.
Experts say black fire ants arrived in the U.S. in 1918 and red fire ants in the 1930s, leading to a massive population increase, with five times more ants per acre than in South America, and they're infamous for their bites and stings.
Endangered Species Day 2024: 10 of the world’s most endangered animals revealed
Currently, more than 41,000 species have been assessed to be under threat of extinction, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Currently, more than 41,000 species have been assessed to be under threat of extinction, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Canadian wildfires pose recurring threat to DC, Maryland, Virginia air quality
Right now, wildfires are burning across Canada, and over the course of the summer, that could be problematic for the District, Maryland, and Virginia.
Right now, wildfires are burning across Canada, and over the course of the summer, that could be problematic for the District, Maryland, and Virginia.
Maryland rockfish season begins May 16 – with regulations
Maryland rockfish season begins May 16, but with regulations, the state’s Department of Natural Resources announced.
Maryland rockfish season begins May 16, but with regulations, the state’s Department of Natural Resources announced.
Colorado angler helps authorities crack down on gigantic invasive fish: 'Highly unusual'
Colorado authorities recently announced that they've recovered massive invasive fish from a local pond – all thanks to a local fishing enthusiast.
Colorado authorities recently announced that they've recovered massive invasive fish from a local pond – all thanks to a local fishing enthusiast.