Beware of black bears: Wisconsin DNR on how to stay safe

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wants to remind Wisconsinites what precautions to take when spotting a bear. 

Rescued humpback whale stranded again in Germany’s Baltic Sea

A humpback whale that was freed after days trapped in shallow waters at a Baltic Sea resort in Germany has become stranded again.

Video: Florida cat's face-to-face encounter with gator lurking outside home

A Florida homeowner captured a tense and unusual moment when his house cat came face-to-face with a young alligator just outside his home.

Spiders the size of a human hand are spreading throughout the US

The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.

Viral video shows trucks driving through foot of water on thawing Minnesota lake

A viral video shows fishermen driving through approximately 12 inches of standing water atop the frozen surface of Lake of the Woods following recent warm weather.

Peregrine falcons return to We Energies power plants; sign of spring

Peregrine falcons have returned to We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service power plants – a sure sign of spring as the birds prepare to lay eggs.

10-foot white shark pings near NC beach before spring break

As spring break approaches, a 10-foot, 689-pound juvenile female white shark named CAYO was detected March 7 swimming “tight to the beach” near Emerald Isle.

Racine Zoo penguin dies, a guest favorite for nearly two decades

A Racine Zoo penguin, a favorite among guests for nearly two decades and one of the oldest of her species known to be in captivity, has died.

Lake Erie ice crack forming: See video

Satellite imagery revealed a massive crack ripping across frozen Lake Erie as ice levels surge.

TikToker eats iguana tacos during South Florida cold snap: 'That right there is a Florida man taco'

Recent freezing temperatures in South Florida led to classic sunshine state chaos as cold-stunned iguanas fell from trees. While some residents were cautious, one TikTok creator went viral for turning the invasive lizard into iguana tacos.

Rare giant phantom jellyfish caught on deep sea video off Argentina's coast

A recent deep sea exploration off Argentina's coast revealed an incredible video of a giant jellyfish that can grow to be as large as a school bus.

Watch: Deer smashes through bank window, wreaks havoc before officers help it escape

Police responded to a burglary alarm at a bank, only to find a deer had managed to somehow smash its way into the building through a teller window and wreaking havoc inside.

3 shark attacks off Sydney in just over 24 hours; man, boy in critical condition

Three shark attacks in 24 hours leave a man and a 12-year-old critically injured and another boy unharmed at Sydney beaches. Here’s what we know.

Rare snowy owl spotted in Milwaukee County
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A rare snowy owl native to the Arctic has been spotted around Milwaukee County and drawing some large crowds, as experts urge people to keep their distance and protect the bird’s safety.