Air France pilot dies climbing Mt. Whitney in Sequoia National Park
Tom Gerbier was reported missing when he missed his return flight on Wednesday, Oct. 18.
Billions of snow crab deaths off Alaska coast linked to marine heatwave
Dropping to a historical low in 2021, and after historical highs three years earlier, the disappearance of snow crabs is one of the largest losses of marine life worldwide.
Journey of a lifetime: 3-year-old Texas girl becomes youngest person to visit all 63 US national parks
Journey Castillo’s parents describe her as active, fearless and outgoing, and say there’s nothing better than seeing her explore the wonders that nature has to offer.
These 21 species have been declared extinct, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says
The species join a list of 650 others that are extinct in the U.S.
White whale spotted hunting with pod in Monterey Bay
Frosty the killer whale is about four years old.
Giraffe crushes car windshield at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
A North Texas family's drive through a wildlife preserve to feed the animals ended with a scary moment on Thursday.
Some female frogs play dead to avoid unwanted male advances, study says
Female frogs may take extreme measures to avoid the pile-up that frequently happens during “explosive" mating in the spring, according to the researchers.
Fat Bear Week 2023: This absolute unit blew the competition out of the water
Fat Bear Week celebrates Katmai's brown bear population's resilience, adaptability, and strength as the animals prepare to hibernate, according to the National Park Service.
Bear euthanized after charging 2 boys in Colorado, 1 cub survives capture
In a recent incident in Colorado Springs, a bear charged at two boys aged 12 and 13, prompting wildlife officials to respond.
Thousands of birds dead in Utah after suspected avian botulism outbreak
Thousands of birds in northern Utah have died due to a recent outbreak of wildlife officials believe is avian botulism.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
South Carolina auto mechanics find 8-foot albino boa constrictor in engine: 'Is someone missing their pet?'
Auto mechanics in South Carolina made a startling discovery when they opened the hood of a vehicle brought in for a check engine light issue. Inside, they found an unexpected passenger—an 8-foot albino boa constrictor.
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.
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.
Colorado woman recalls horrifying moose attack: 'Broke three of my vertebrae'
Chris Ray said after the moose attack, she managed to pick herself up to walk back home.
Amazon driver attacked by venomous rattlesnake while making delivery in Florida
An Amazon driver is in serious condition after being bitten by a rattlesnake while making a delivery to a Florida home, officials said Tuesday.