Montana men surprise momma bear with cub, encounter ends with accidental shooting
The men from Whitefish were scouting for hunting season in the woods near the Smokey Range Trailhead in the Flathead National Forest on Saturday when they encountered the full-grown grizzly and her cub.
The men from Whitefish were scouting for hunting season in the woods near the Smokey Range Trailhead in the Flathead National Forest on Saturday when they encountered the full-grown grizzly and her cub.
FedEx delivery driver kills rattlesnake on rural Nebraska porch
“Hope you didn’t have a pet rattlesnake,” the delivery driver texted the homeowner, letting them know what had just happened on their front porch.
“Hope you didn’t have a pet rattlesnake,” the delivery driver texted the homeowner, letting them know what had just happened on their front porch.
Possible tegu lizard sighting prompts report of alligator in Beltsville: authorities
Authorities say a possible tegu lizard sighting prompted a report of an alligator on the loose in Prince George's County.
Authorities say a possible tegu lizard sighting prompted a report of an alligator on the loose in Prince George's County.
Spotted Lanternfly: What to do if you find one
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the spotted lanternfly is a threat to many fruit crops and trees in the United States.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the spotted lanternfly is a threat to many fruit crops and trees in the United States.
Watch: Penguins released back into Argentinian ocean after being nursed back to health
The animals had showed signs of malnutrition and hypothermia. One of them had been oiled, and another one had ingested plastics.
The animals had showed signs of malnutrition and hypothermia. One of them had been oiled, and another one had ingested plastics.
Watch: Mama bear, cubs enjoy back scratches in Maine woods
A mother bear and her three cubs were caught on camera being cute.
A mother bear and her three cubs were caught on camera being cute.
Hissing snake pulled from Arizona toilet in 'once-in-a-million' flush
A snake expert from Arizona successfully captured a black-and-pink Coachwhip discovered in a residential toilet near Tucson.
A snake expert from Arizona successfully captured a black-and-pink Coachwhip discovered in a residential toilet near Tucson.
Nevada wild horse roundup to continue despite deaths of 31 wild horses
The government appears to be doing everything it can to gather the mustangs as humanely as possible, a judge ruled.
The government appears to be doing everything it can to gather the mustangs as humanely as possible, a judge ruled.
'Got all that?': Grandmother horse gives birth, paternity mystery baffles park rangers
Park rangers said the herd's family tree just got complicated.
Park rangers said the herd's family tree just got complicated.
Watch: Terrified raccoon wreaks havoc in Utah soccer stadium during rain delay
Video shows captivated fans scream as the raccoon falls from an overhang onto the main concourse. Chaos ensues.
Video shows captivated fans scream as the raccoon falls from an overhang onto the main concourse. Chaos ensues.
Otter attacks women tubing on Montana river; one airlifted to hospital
One woman's wounds were so severe that she had to be airlifted to a hospital, authorities said.
One woman's wounds were so severe that she had to be airlifted to a hospital, authorities said.
National parks and hundreds of other recreation sites are free to visit Friday
The National Park System includes parks, historic sites, monuments, recreation areas, battlefields and seashores. You can visit them all for free on Friday.
The National Park System includes parks, historic sites, monuments, recreation areas, battlefields and seashores. You can visit them all for free on Friday.
Watch: Eagle swoops down and catches fish midair, wowing onlookers
A bald eagle put on an impressive show for a man and his friends when it swooped down and caught a fish high in the air.
A bald eagle put on an impressive show for a man and his friends when it swooped down and caught a fish high in the air.
'King Otis' fans rejoice: Famed brown bear returns to Alaska live cam
"King Otis" is a live cam star and four-time Fat Bear Week champion.
"King Otis" is a live cam star and four-time Fat Bear Week champion.
Alpha-gal syndrome: Tick-borne disease that triggers meat allergies is on the rise, CDC says
The tick-borne disease has not caused any deaths, health officials say, but people with alpha-gal syndrome have described it as bewildering and terrifying.
The tick-borne disease has not caused any deaths, health officials say, but people with alpha-gal syndrome have described it as bewildering and terrifying.
Mosquitoes in Maryland test positive for West Nile virus
Health officials in Maryland have issued a warning after mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus.
Health officials in Maryland have issued a warning after mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus.
Beached whales euthanized in Australia after frantic rescue efforts fail
Officials said the whales were euthanized "to avoid prolonging their suffering."
Officials said the whales were euthanized "to avoid prolonging their suffering."
Maryland's black bear hunt lottery now open amidst surge in local sightings
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is now accepting applications for the 2023 black bear hunt lottery, which gives prospective hunters a shot at winning one of 950 permits to hunt the bears in Alleghany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties over a six-day stretch in October.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is now accepting applications for the 2023 black bear hunt lottery, which gives prospective hunters a shot at winning one of 950 permits to hunt the bears in Alleghany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties over a six-day stretch in October.
Family captures ‘stunning’ video of synchronized whale breach off Cape Cod
“Just an amazing moment that I imagine I’ll never see again but will remember for a lifetime," Robert Addie told FOX Television Stations.
“Just an amazing moment that I imagine I’ll never see again but will remember for a lifetime," Robert Addie told FOX Television Stations.
Watch: Volunteers try desperately to save nearly 100 beached whales in Australia
Drone footage showed the whales clustering and forming into a heart shape before stranding themselves on the beach.
Drone footage showed the whales clustering and forming into a heart shape before stranding themselves on the beach.