Free entry to all national parks offered for National Park Week 2024 – what to know
Free entry to all U.S. national parks is being offered as a kick off to National Park Week 2024. Here’s what to know.
Wisconsin DNR: Aerial spraying for Spongy Moth Caterpillars
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced it has finalized aerial spray plans for its 2024 Spongy Moth Suppression Program.
Florida girl, 12, hooks multiple fishing records in a few short months: 'On a roll'
Julia, who's just 12 years old, landed two state records and three world records (with one pending) while fishing off the Florida Keys earlier this year.
How loud do cicadas get?
Certain species of cicadas in North America can produce calls reaching levels of around 100 decibels or higher, akin to the noise produced by a lawnmower or a passing jet aircraft.
These Girl Scouts baked new cookie in effort to save coral reefs
Two Florida Girl Scouts developed and pitch a potential idea of how a new Girl Scout cookie could elevate the need for coral reef awareness.
Charlotte the stingray: Aquarium gives update on fish with virgin pregnancy
Charlotte the stingray, pregnant despite having no male companion, “continues to be healthy," according to a new update from aquarium staff.
Allegheny woodrat: Elusive ‘species of concern’ captured on West Virginia trail cam
The Allegheny woodrat was described as both “federally threatened and downright adorable" by the U.S. Forest Service - Monongahela National Forest.
Wisconsin elk hunt 2024; application period now open
The Wisconsin DNR announced on Wednesday, April 10 that the application period for the 2024 elk hunt is now open through May 31.
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center: Programs for spring
It's finally starting to feel like spring and Schlitz Audubon Nature Center can help you get in the mood to get outside with their upcoming bird-themed programs.
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.
'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.
Racine Zoo zebra moves to Dallas, to form new herd
Racine Zoo announced the departure of one of its Hartmann's mountain zebras. Malex, born at the zoo in 2020, has found a new herd at the Dallas Zoo.
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.
2024 Wisconsin 'Keep Wildlife Wild' poster contest winners
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced on Monday, April 1, the winners of the Keep Wildlife Wild poster contest. This year’s theme was “Safe in Their Home."
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.
Milwaukee County Zoo penguin habitat groundbreaking, renovation
Construction begins on the renovated Humboldt penguin habitat at the Milwaukee County Zoo.
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.
Two-headed snake to continue tour of Missouri after successful surgery
The rare, two-headed reptile was found in Missouri in 2017 and named 'Tiger-Lily' by the family who found her.