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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Researchers were conducting an expedition in the North Pacific Ocean to explore unseen deep-sea habitats.
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.
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.
Smithsonian welcomes five new cheetah cubs born at Conservation Biology Institute in Virginia
The Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute has welcomed five new cheetah cubs to the family!
The Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute has welcomed five new cheetah cubs to the family!
Alert issued after rabid raccoon found in Anne Arundel County community
Health officials in Anne Arundel County have issued an alert after a raccoon found in the Edgewater community tested positive for rabies.
Health officials in Anne Arundel County have issued an alert after a raccoon found in the Edgewater community tested positive for rabies.
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.
The group saw one of the orcas perform “an impressive tail slap," launching both baby and mother otter into the air.
Swarm of bees kill Kentucky man moving potting soil bag from porch, coroner says
Beekeepers warn if you ever find yourself where bees are attacking you, the most important thing to do is protect your face and run indoors or get into a vehicle. Those who study bees' behaviors also warn not to fight the insects because they have the advantage of numbers and the gift of flight.
Beekeepers warn if you ever find yourself where bees are attacking you, the most important thing to do is protect your face and run indoors or get into a vehicle. Those who study bees' behaviors also warn not to fight the insects because they have the advantage of numbers and the gift of flight.
Alaska fisherman hooks and cooks blue-fleshed fish: ‘Mother Nature is incredible’
Weighing only up to 2 lbs., rock greenlings may not sound like an impressive catch. But once you see one, it’s clear these little fish are worthy of the chase. Would you eat it?
Weighing only up to 2 lbs., rock greenlings may not sound like an impressive catch. But once you see one, it’s clear these little fish are worthy of the chase. Would you eat it?
Watch: Boaters get incredible front-row seat to humpback whale feeding frenzy
"Discovery Channel, eat your heart out," the captain joked as the boat riders watched in awe.
"Discovery Channel, eat your heart out," the captain joked as the boat riders watched in awe.
Rabid raccoon found in Anne Arundel County mobile home park
Health officials in Anne Arundel County have issued an alert after a raccoon found in a mobile home park tested positive for rabies.
Health officials in Anne Arundel County have issued an alert after a raccoon found in a mobile home park tested positive for rabies.
Alaska hiker rescued thanks to viewers spotting him on bear webcam
In a dramatic rescue in Alaska, a lost hiker was saved thanks to the vigilance of viewers who spotted him on a bear webcam.
In a dramatic rescue in Alaska, a lost hiker was saved thanks to the vigilance of viewers who spotted him on a bear webcam.
Rhino kills zookeeper and seriously injures her husband
The rhino killed the zookeeper and seriously injured another zookeeper, her husband, as he tried to chase the rhino away from her.
The rhino killed the zookeeper and seriously injured another zookeeper, her husband, as he tried to chase the rhino away from her.
Grizzly bear that mauled Montana hunter goes missing, prompting all-out search
Officials have closed part of the Custer Gallatin National Forest in southwestern Montana after a hunter was severely mauled by a grizzly bear.
Officials have closed part of the Custer Gallatin National Forest in southwestern Montana after a hunter was severely mauled by a grizzly bear.
Tennessee officials warn public after people get 'dangerously close' to bear
The bear wandered the steps of the building as dozens of people stood by. But some came within mere feet of the wild animal, with their phones out to get a closer look.
The bear wandered the steps of the building as dozens of people stood by. But some came within mere feet of the wild animal, with their phones out to get a closer look.
Fisherman lands 283-pound 'river monster' to beat 72-year-old angling world record
Reeling in the 283-pound alligator gar in Texas's Sam Rayburn Lake on a 6-pound test line took 2 hours and 45 minutes for Art Weston.
Reeling in the 283-pound alligator gar in Texas's Sam Rayburn Lake on a 6-pound test line took 2 hours and 45 minutes for Art Weston.
Tree-killing disease found in Harford County, Maryland Department of Agriculture says
Agriculture officials have identified a tree-killing disease in Maryland.
Agriculture officials have identified a tree-killing disease in Maryland.