Maryland officials say with warm weather, black bears are back and searching for food
It's April, and that means that in parts of Maryland, bears are back. They advise residents to avoid creating "backyard bear attractions." That means removing backyard bird feeders, being careful with garbage, and more. FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal has more details from the DNR.
It's April, and that means that in parts of Maryland, bears are back. They advise residents to avoid creating "backyard bear attractions." That means removing backyard bird feeders, being careful with garbage, and more. FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal has more details from the DNR.
7 fox kits rescued after being trapped in a window well in Alexandria
Seven fox kits were rescued after being trapped in a window well in Alexandria.
Seven fox kits were rescued after being trapped in a window well in Alexandria.
Big Bear's Jackie and Shadow welcome two eaglets
Two eagle eggs in Jackie and Shadow’s nest have hatched.
Two eagle eggs in Jackie and Shadow’s nest have hatched.
Rescued humpback whale stranded again in Germany’s Baltic Sea
A humpback whale that was freed after days trapped in shallow waters at a Baltic Sea resort in Germany has become stranded again.
A humpback whale that was freed after days trapped in shallow waters at a Baltic Sea resort in Germany has become stranded again.
FWC investigating after video shows influencer repeatedly shooting at alligator
The FWC says it is looking into an online video where a popular streamer fired multiple rounds at an alligator.
The FWC says it is looking into an online video where a popular streamer fired multiple rounds at an alligator.
Video: Florida cat's face-to-face encounter with gator lurking outside home
A Florida homeowner captured a tense and unusual moment when his house cat came face-to-face with a young alligator just outside his home.
A Florida homeowner captured a tense and unusual moment when his house cat came face-to-face with a young alligator just outside his home.
Spiders the size of a human hand are spreading throughout the US
The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.
The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.
Viral video shows trucks driving through foot of water on thawing Minnesota lake
A viral video shows fishermen driving through approximately 12 inches of standing water atop the frozen surface of Lake of the Woods following recent warm weather.
A viral video shows fishermen driving through approximately 12 inches of standing water atop the frozen surface of Lake of the Woods following recent warm weather.
39 live pythons discovered on tractor-trailer trying to cross into Mexico
Officers selected the driver for inspection and discovered 39 live pythons hidden inside the tractor-trailer.
Officers selected the driver for inspection and discovered 39 live pythons hidden inside the tractor-trailer.
10-year-old boy discovers rare megalodon tooth in Calvert County
In early March, a 10-year-old Maryland boy found a megalodon tooth, and now, he and his family are excited to share the details of this rare find. FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal has the story.
In early March, a 10-year-old Maryland boy found a megalodon tooth, and now, he and his family are excited to share the details of this rare find. FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal has the story.
10-foot white shark pings near NC beach before spring break
As spring break approaches, a 10-foot, 689-pound juvenile female white shark named CAYO was detected March 7 swimming “tight to the beach” near Emerald Isle.
As spring break approaches, a 10-foot, 689-pound juvenile female white shark named CAYO was detected March 7 swimming “tight to the beach” near Emerald Isle.
Las Vegas first responders conduct seven-hour rescue of injured climber stranded 600 feet up rock face
First responders carried out a seven-hour rescue after a climber was seriously injured while stranded roughly 600 feet up a steep rock face near Las Vegas.
First responders carried out a seven-hour rescue after a climber was seriously injured while stranded roughly 600 feet up a steep rock face near Las Vegas.
Raccoon bites two people in Old Town Alexandria, health officials say
Virginia health officials say two people were attacked by a raccoon in Old Town Alexandria.
Virginia health officials say two people were attacked by a raccoon in Old Town Alexandria.
Raccoon bites two people in Old Town Alexandria, health officials say
Health officials say two people were attacked by a raccoon in Old Town Alexandria.
Health officials say two people were attacked by a raccoon in Old Town Alexandria.
VIDEO: Coyote chases toddler in Southern California neighborhood
Terrifying footage shows a coyote chasing a toddler outside the family's home in Pasadena.
Terrifying footage shows a coyote chasing a toddler outside the family's home in Pasadena.
Blood Moon March 2026: Total lunar eclipse times and viewing guide
A rare total lunar eclipse — often called a Blood Moon — will be visible in the early morning hours of March 3, 2026. Here’s what East Coast skywatchers need to know.
A rare total lunar eclipse — often called a Blood Moon — will be visible in the early morning hours of March 3, 2026. Here’s what East Coast skywatchers need to know.
Lake Erie ice crack forming: See video
Satellite imagery revealed a massive crack ripping across frozen Lake Erie as ice levels surge.
Satellite imagery revealed a massive crack ripping across frozen Lake Erie as ice levels surge.
WATCH: Coyote eyes off-leash dogs at Montrose Beach
A video showing a coyote watching off-leash dogs at Montrose Beach is getting attention as people share more coyote sightings online across Chicago.
A video showing a coyote watching off-leash dogs at Montrose Beach is getting attention as people share more coyote sightings online across Chicago.
Rare giant phantom jellyfish caught on deep sea video off Argentina's coast
A recent deep sea exploration off Argentina's coast revealed an incredible video of a giant jellyfish that can grow to be as large as a school bus.
A recent deep sea exploration off Argentina's coast revealed an incredible video of a giant jellyfish that can grow to be as large as a school bus.
Asian elephant calf born at National Zoo for first time in nearly 25 years
The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., is celebrating the birth of a very special addition to the family this month! A female Asian elephant, which is an endangered species, was welcomed into the world at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute at 1:15 a.m. Monday.
The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., is celebrating the birth of a very special addition to the family this month! A female Asian elephant, which is an endangered species, was welcomed into the world at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute at 1:15 a.m. Monday.