Milwaukee County Zoo Rhino Care Center opens to public on Dec. 9
The Milwaukee County Zoo will open to the public the Ladish Co. Foundation Rhino Care Center. A news release says the new building includes Robert Dohmen Hippo Indoor Haven.
The Milwaukee County Zoo will open to the public the Ladish Co. Foundation Rhino Care Center. A news release says the new building includes Robert Dohmen Hippo Indoor Haven.
Rare blue eel stuns divers in underwater footage: Floating ‘piece of silk’
Footage recorded of the rare fish shows the intricacies of the mesmerizing eel and its bright, colorful body.
Footage recorded of the rare fish shows the intricacies of the mesmerizing eel and its bright, colorful body.
2026 Wisconsin bear, turkey hunt application deadline; what to know
The application deadline for Wisconsin's 2026 black bear and spring turkey hunting seasons is approaching.
The application deadline for Wisconsin's 2026 black bear and spring turkey hunting seasons is approaching.
National Parks raising fees for international tourists visiting popular US parks
The fee change will impact 11 national parks, including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite, according to the U.S. Department of the Interior.
The fee change will impact 11 national parks, including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite, according to the U.S. Department of the Interior.
San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident, 141-year-old tortoise Gramma, dies
Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.
Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.
Dozens of snakes rescued after alleged abandonment in South Carolina
Authorities in South Carolina have rescued 52 nonvenomous snakes that were found confined in boxes on a property in Jasper County.
Authorities in South Carolina have rescued 52 nonvenomous snakes that were found confined in boxes on a property in Jasper County.
White buck spotted in Waukesha County, woman captures video
A Waukesha County woman captured video of a white buck in her yard in the town of Ottawa last week. She said it was not the first time she saw it.
A Waukesha County woman captured video of a white buck in her yard in the town of Ottawa last week. She said it was not the first time she saw it.
Mequon sheep on the loose; police, residents try to capture the animals
A pair of sheep are on the lam. For the last few weeks, those sheep have been spotted all around Mequon. Police say they have been taking a half-dozen phone calls about them every day.
A pair of sheep are on the lam. For the last few weeks, those sheep have been spotted all around Mequon. Police say they have been taking a half-dozen phone calls about them every day.
Largest male great white shark ever recorded pinged off New Jersey coast
The white shark is most likely on the move back down to Florida where waters are warmer and there are more food sources, but well have to see where he shows up next.
The white shark is most likely on the move back down to Florida where waters are warmer and there are more food sources, but well have to see where he shows up next.
Milwaukee County Zoo "Wild Lights" returns for 2025 holiday season
The Milwaukee County Zoo kicks off the holiday season Nov. 21 with "Wild Lights." The seasonal display returns with a newly-expanded route of decorative displays and pathways in 2025.
The Milwaukee County Zoo kicks off the holiday season Nov. 21 with "Wild Lights." The seasonal display returns with a newly-expanded route of decorative displays and pathways in 2025.
Jane Goodall remembered at funeral service in DC
Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee research documenting their personalities and use of tools, is being remembered at a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral in the nation’s capital.
Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee research documenting their personalities and use of tools, is being remembered at a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral in the nation’s capital.
Florida gator caught on camera popping out of pond, charging at fisherman: 'That's my foot!'
A Florida fisherman was chased away from a pond by an angry alligator earlier this summer.
A Florida fisherman was chased away from a pond by an angry alligator earlier this summer.
2nd escaped monkey killed as search continues after Mississippi crash
Authorities in Mississippi say a second escaped monkey has been shot and killed following a truck crash that released several primates along Interstate 59 near Heidelberg.
Authorities in Mississippi say a second escaped monkey has been shot and killed following a truck crash that released several primates along Interstate 59 near Heidelberg.
2025 Wisconsin gun deer hunt; 9-day season runs Nov. 22-30
The 2025 Wisconsin gun deer season opens on Saturday, Nov. 22, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 30.
The 2025 Wisconsin gun deer season opens on Saturday, Nov. 22, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 30.
Monkey truck Mississippi latest: Mother shoots, kills one fearing for her children
A Mississippi woman shot and killed one of the escaped monkeys outside her home Sunday, fearing for her children's safety.
A Mississippi woman shot and killed one of the escaped monkeys outside her home Sunday, fearing for her children's safety.
Mosquitoes found in Iceland for the first time, leaving only one mosquito-free spot on Earth
If you want to visit a place with no mosquitoes, you’ll have to go south – far south.
If you want to visit a place with no mosquitoes, you’ll have to go south – far south.
3 monkeys still missing after truck crashes in Mississippi
A truck carrying 21 Rhesus macaques crashed on Interstate 59 in Mississippi, leading to several monkeys escaping and three remaining missing.
A truck carrying 21 Rhesus macaques crashed on Interstate 59 in Mississippi, leading to several monkeys escaping and three remaining missing.
Wisconsin bear hunt: 2025 season results published by DNR
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on Wednesday announced preliminary results for the 2025 bear season.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on Wednesday announced preliminary results for the 2025 bear season.
Truck carrying research monkeys crashes in Mississippi — three still missing
Authorities in Mississippi say several monkeys were euthanized and three remain missing after a truck transporting the animals crashed on Interstate 59 in Jasper County.
Authorities in Mississippi say several monkeys were euthanized and three remain missing after a truck transporting the animals crashed on Interstate 59 in Jasper County.
Deer breaks into Wisconsin wine bar: video
A deer wreaked havoc inside a Wisconsin wine bar on Wednesday. It happened at Lush Wine Bistro in Holmen, just north of La Crosse.
A deer wreaked havoc inside a Wisconsin wine bar on Wednesday. It happened at Lush Wine Bistro in Holmen, just north of La Crosse.