Squish on sight: State officials urging residents to kill Instagram-worthy insect
State officials are pleading with residents to squish a beautiful yet invasive species of insect due to it wreaking havoc on local flora.
Wisconsin deer hunters urged to submit samples for CWD
The Wisconsin DNR asks deer hunters to help them collect data to track the spread of chronic wasting disease this season.
Swarm of bees kill more than 60 endangered penguins in South Africa
More than 60 endangered African penguins were apparently killed by a swarm of bees in South Africa last week, in what bird conservationists described as an unusual occurrence.
Racine Zoo Amur tiger dies from complications during routine exam
The Racine Zoo is mourning the passing of one of its two Amur tigers.
Woolly mammoth resurrection? Scientists say it's in process
Funding for the project reportedly comes from investors ranging from Climate Capital to Winklevoss twins.
US tribes demand emergency wolf protection
Dozens of tribes, including the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, asked the Biden administration to immediately enact emergency protections for wolves.
'Do better': Photographer captures grizzly bear cub with discarded face mask
Photographer Jonathan Kuiper spotted a grizzly bear cub chewing a discarded face mask this summer in the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.
Wisconsin deer hunt: Archery, crossbow seasons start Sept. 18
The Wisconsin DNR is reminding hunters of the first opportunity to pursue deer this fall with the opening of the archery and crossbow deer seasons.
Wisconsin deer hunt chronic wasting disease reminder: DNR
The Wisconsin DNR asks deer hunters to join in efforts to protect the state’s deer herd, especially where chronic wasting disease testing is needed.
South Carolina alligator attack on woman ends after neighbor whacks reptile with shovel
A South Carolina woman was rescued by a neighbor Thursday morning during a violent alligator attack in the state, authorities said. The neighbor's weapon of choice: a shovel.
Dane County deputies rescue fawn from pool
A fawn is back in the Wisconsin woods after two deputies rescued it from a homeowner’s swimming pool.
Wisconsin wolf hunt: Animal rights groups plans suit to stop it
A coalition of animal rights groups is planning to file a lawsuit Tuesday to stop Wisconsin’s wolf hunt this fall.
Wisconsin wolf hunt: Fall limit set at 300
Wildlife officials in Wisconsin meet Wednesday to consider a 130-animal limit for the state's fall wolf hunt.
Bonus antlerless deer harvest authorizations available: Wisconsin DNR
The Wisconsin DNR on Wednesday, Aug. 11 announced that bonus antlerless harvest authorizations will be available for purchase.
Horicon cougar sighting found to be false
A Horicon man who said he spotted five cougars outside his home early Friday morning – fabricated the story with photos from a Salt Lake City news source, according to Horicon police Saturday morning.
Wisconsin wolf hunt fall limit proposed
Wisconsin wildlife officials are proposing a limit on the number of wolves hunters can kill this fall after the February limit was blown past.
Two-thirds of Michigan deer had COVID-19 antibodies in federal study
In a federal survey of coronavirus in white-tailed deer in Michigan, Illinois, New York, and Pennsylvania, the U.S. Department of Agriculture detected evidence of the virus in 33% of all cases.
Moose 'reluctant' to leave Colorado parking garage relocated by wildlife officials
A 750-pound bull moose was found wandering a Colorado parking garage for days and relocated back to nature this week by wildlife officials.
'Go! Go!': Tennessee man scares away black bear trapped in his car
A Tennessee man shooed away a black bear that broke into his parked car and caused heavy damage to the vehicle. “I had to abandon the car,” he said.
Yosemite ranger gives heartbreaking account of mother bear calling for cub killed by driver
A Yosemite National Park ranger has shared a heartfelt, heartbreaking story about a young bear that was struck and killed by a vehicle and her grieving mother that spent hours by her side hoping to wake her up.