32 whales rescued out of 230 found stranded in Australia, officials say
Rescue teams in Australia have saved 32 pilot whales following a mass stranding this week of more than 200 in a remote part of Australia’s island state of Tasmania.
Woman who brought raccoon to North Dakota bar is charged
A woman who brought a wild raccoon into a North Dakota bar, which prompted state health officials to issue a warning about potential rabies exposure, is facing criminal charges.
Watch: 4 wolf pups in northern Minnesota captured on trail camera
Four wolf pups were captured on Voyageurs Wolf Project's trail cameras, suggesting the pups have survived into September.
Rescue efforts underway after 230 whales stranded on Australian shore
About 230 whales have been stranded on Tasmania’s west coast in Australia, and at least half are presumed to still be alive, officials said.
Rare white black bear caught on Michigan trail camera
White fur on a black bear is often seen only in one part of North America - in British Columbia in Canada. But for one to appear in Michigan? "It's much much more rare" a DNR official said.
Video: Mako shark jumps onto fishing boat in Maine
“A once-in-a-lifetime experience!” Sea Ventures Charters wrote in a Facebook post. “Thankfully, no one on board was injured!”
Minnesota oak trees showing signs of drought, insect infestation
Oak trees in Minnesota are showing signs they're infested by beetles, which can happen when trees are weakened by drought.
Minnesota Zoo is asking for help locating missing magpie shrikes
The Minnesota Zoo is asking for birdwatchers to keep an eye on the sky after four magpie shrikes escaped from their enclosure in July.
Deadly bird flu returns to Midwest earlier than expected after lull
The highly pathogenic disease was detected in a commercial turkey flock in western Minnesota, officials said. It was the first in the Midwest since an infection in Indiana on June 9.
Minnesota wolves consuming bear bait left by hunters, researchers say
Wolves in northern Minnesota are known to take advantage of the bear bait left by bear hunters, making up a large portion of their diets this time of year.
Isle Royale wolf population has dramatic comeback after nearly dying off
Isle Royale National Park’s gray wolf population has reached 28, a dramatic comeback after the species nearly disappeared from the Lake Superior island chain, researchers said Wednesday.
Video: 4 big cats rescued from 'Tiger King' park now living in Minnesota
Four big cats rescued from the park made famous in the Netflix series "Tiger King" now call Minnesota home.
Minnesota Zoo needs your help naming one of the Amur tiger cubs
Voting ends Tuesday.
See the invasive Australian crawfish discovered in Texas
Texas wildlife officials said they don't know when the invasive crayfish were first introduced or how far they have spread, but "they can have a negative effect on local species and biodiversity."
See it, stomp it, squish it! Fighting the invasive spotted lanternfly
When Stephen Nixon recently noticed a “beautiful” spotted lanternfly by his bag as he skateboarded in Brooklyn, he heeded the request of city officials: He stomped on it.
Great white shark encounters are increasing due to climate change
Scientists say that rising water temperatures due to climate change are allowing juvenile sharks to expand their territory.
Tiger cubs make public debut at the Minnesota Zoo
The tiger cubs at the Minnesota Zoo have officially made their public debut!
Over 20 great white shark sightings reported off Cape Cod this week, forcing beach closures
Shark activity along the beaches of the U.S. Northeast has increased in recent years amid a rising seal population and conservation efforts, experts say.
'The world lost a beautiful, faith-filled soul': Colorado boy remembered after deadly rattlesnake bite
It’s been an arduous journey to surrender for Lindsey Currat. The Colorado mother prayed for five days under the care of trauma doctors, begging God to give her son back, heal him and perform a miracle.
Bear dies after being struck by motorcycle on Minnesota road
A black bear was killed when it was hit by a motorcyclist near Pillager, Minnesota, on Monday.