Milwaukee dead birds nuisance, DNR collects carcasses for testing

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources said it has been fielding multiple calls this week about dead birds on Milwaukee’s north side.

11-year-old boy dies of rabies after bat landed on his face

A recently published case report is warning the public about the dangers of direct contact with bats after an 11-year-old boy died from rabies.

Dead, pregnant endangered fin whale found on bow of Alaska cruise ship

Draped over the massive cruise vessel's bow was the body of a 61-foot pregnant endangered fin whale, prompting a federal investigation into what officials believe was a fatal vessel strike.

Giraffe that escaped Texas ranch spotted by helicopter, manager says

A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.

Peregrine falcons ‘Gino Falcone’ and ‘Teddie Perrygrine’ take flight

Peregrine falcons "Gino Falcone" and "Teddie Perrygrine" have officially flown the coop! The two peregrine falcons recently took their very first flights from the Port Washington Generating Station nest box.

Wisconsin DNR announces 2026 spring turkey season results

Preliminary totals for the 2026 spring turkey season have been released by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

Shark attack surge: 3 dead in Australia in under a month

A deadly shark attack off the Australian coast on Saturday was the third one within the past month, according to police.

Emu causes traffic back-up, hours-long pursuit on Maryland highway

An escaped emu led Maryland state troopers on a three-hour chase, dodged multiple capture attempts, survived being struck by a vehicle and kept running.

Tick bite ER visits hit highest seasonal level in years as doctors warn of disease surge

Tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels since 2017 across most U.S. regions, raising concerns about increased Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.

Watch: RFK Jr. wrangles snakes on Dr. Oz's patio

Video showed Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wrangling a pair of black North American racer snakes at Dr. Mehemet Oz's home on Tuesday.

Port Washington peregrine falcon chicks named after FOX6 anchors

The newly hatched peregrine falcons at the Port Washington Generating Station are ready for their naming and identification banding.

Racine Zoo baby bighorn sheep, second born this month

The Racine Zoo has welcomed a new baby to its bighorn sheep family, a week after the zoo announced the arrival of two adults and another baby.

Milwaukee County Zoo mourns Chinese alligator Yin, resident since 1995

Milwaukee County Zoo said Yin, a nearly 41-year-old Chinese alligator who arrived in 1995, was euthanized earlier this month after months of mobility issues and treatment for a spinal lesion.

African stork in Wisconsin: Safari Lake Geneva owner recalls rescue

A stork native to Africa had been spotted across northeast Wisconsin for weeks. Now, it has a home – for now – at Safari Lake Geneva.

African stork in Wisconsin captured, Safari Lake Geneva says

A marabou stork, native to Africa but presumed to have escaped captivity before being spotted across northeast Wisconsin, has been captured.