Botswana threatens Germany with 20K elephants amid trophy hunting feud
Botswana, home to the world’s largest elephant population, has threatened to send 20,000 of the giant living land mammals to Germany to “roam free" amid a feud over trophy hunting.
Rattlesnake safety: Scottsdale Fire officials offer advice after boy was bitten
Scottsdale Fire officials are offering advice to the public on rattlesnakes, after a boy was bitten while on a trail.
'Cicada-geddon': How close are we to the 2024 cicada explosion?
Discover precisely when to anticipate the emergence of trillions of cicadas across 17 states.
Gray wolf shot by Michigan hunter in rare Lower Peninsula sighting for species
It's been a hundred years since a wolf has been seen this far south in Michigan. “You have much better luck of getting struck by lightning than seeing one in Calhoun County again," a biologist said.
Watch: Iceland volcano erupts amidst Northern Lights display
A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted multiple times on Thursday, sending vibrant jets of lava and smoke into the sky amidst a stunning timelapse featuring the northern lights.
USDA again asks for help squashing these invasive bugs
According to the USDA the spotted lanternfly and gypsy moth are highly detrimental invasive insects, causing significant economic and environmental harm.
Prehistoric giant dolphin discovered in Amazon by paleontologists
A groundbreaking discovery was made in the Peruvian Amazon as a team of paleontologists from the University of Zurich uncovered a new species of freshwater dolphin dating back between 24 and 16 million years.
Missouri angler's 97-pound bighead carp breaks world record: ‘You’ve got to be kidding me!’
A new world record was set last week when a Missouri man caught a massive 97-pound bighead carp from the Mississippi River.
Watch these dolphins steal the show for whale watchers in California
Some passengers on a whale watching tour in California got more than they bargained for earlier this month.
Video: Great white shark headbutts camera belonging to Sarasota boaters before feasting on whale carcass
Boaters in Sarasota got up close and personal with a great white shark on Sunday while the giant fish was gorging on the carcass of a whale that died after beaching itself off the coast of Venice earlier this month.
National Flower Day: Plant this "weed" to help the monarch butterfly population
March 21 is National Flower Day, and to celebrate, folks can plant some milkweed and start a pollinator garden to help the dwindling numbers of monarch butterflies.
Dozens of eagles spotted at Minnesota lake: Video
Dozens of eagles were spotted at Lake Traverse in Wheaton, Minnesota, on Sunday.
Charlotte the pregnant stingray captivates fans waiting for rare birth
Charlotte the stingray, who became pregnant in a North Carolina aquarium despite having no male to mate with, continues to captivate fans as they await her extremely rare delivery.
Watch: Wildlife rehabber wears fox mask to feed rescued kit
Adorable video from a Virginia wildlife rescue center shows just how hard they work to make sure wild animals don't associate humans with food.
Beached whale dies after stranding itself off Venice coast: ‘It’s heartbreaking'
Officials are asking people to avoid Service Club Park beach in Venice after a sperm whale died after beaching itself on a sandbar about 150 yards offshore on Sunday.
Experienced surfer recounts 1st shark encounter in Hawaii: 'I was just in shock'
Experienced Hawaiian surfer Matthew White recounts his first shark encounter, despite 30 years of surfing, near Kaimana Beach.