WATCH: WI State Patrol trooper deals with stubborn turkey in roadway

A Wisconsin State Patrol trooper found himself dealing with a turkey that refused to leave the street, and it seemingly showed no fear towards the vehicles.

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On Sept. 4, a Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper had to get a turkey out of the roadway in Grand Chute, and the turkey was having none of it, showing no fear towards people and vehicles.

Florida man arrested for keeping alligators in his backyard swimming pool, FWC says

A Florida man has been arrested after he was caught keeping alligators and several freshwater slider turtles on his property, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

Girl, age 12, wins top fishing prize of 'Master Angler Milestone': 'She does it all'

Lucy Moore is the first female and the youngest angler to achieve the coveted fishing award, Master Angler Milestone in Maryland, and already has her sights set on her next big achievement.

West Nile and EEE: What's the difference between the mosquito-borne viruses?

The mosquito is the world’s deadliest animal, and dangerous infections have been in the headlines lately. Here’s what to know about the diseases and how to tell them apart.

Rugby legend Percy Montgomery rescues stranded dolphin calf on Cape Town beach

Springbok Rugby World Cup champion Percy Montgomery became a hero after rescuing a stranded dolphin calf on a beach near Cape Town earlier this month.

'Bizarre-looking' creature getting a helping hand from North Carolina conservationists

The hellbender is a large, aquatic salamander that favors clean, cool water, and spends most of the time under rocks. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates that the population has dropped significantly since the 1970s.

Colorado highway closed after rattlesnakes slow efforts to fight fire

Colorado officials say loose rocks and rattlesnakes are hindering firefighters’ efforts in Clear Creek Canyon after lightning ignited a wildfire.

Mysterious bug bites could be from mites feeding on cicada eggs

With so many cicada eggs available for food, the more mites there are to feast, disperse and then land on humans to bite.

Teenager going for a quick swim severely injured in shark attack

A 15-year-old girl from Aspen, Colorado, was severely injured in a shark attack while scuba diving in Belize this week, according to reports and a fundraising page set up for the teen.

'Double Arch' at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area has collapsed: National Park Service

The Double Arch, per park officials, was a frequently visited geological feature, and it collapsed on Aug. 8. Changing water levels and erosion are believed to have contributed to the collapse.