Racine Zoo rhino Kianga leaving for new home; when to say farewell
The Racine Zoo will bid farewell to Kianga, an Eastern black rhinoceros, next week, staff announced on Friday.
Wisconsin pheasant season opens Saturday; here's what to know
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has reminders for hunters ahead of this year's pheasant season, which opens on Saturday, Oct. 18.
Watch: Rescuers save wounded jaguar struggling to cross Brazil’s Rio Negro
A wounded jaguar struggling to cross Brazil’s Rio Negro was rescued by officials near Manaus after spending hours in the water.
Record-breaking great white ‘Contender’ spotted again off Canada’s coast
Contender, the largest male great white shark ever recorded in the Atlantic, is on the move and was recently pinged off the coast of Canada.
Canada's Marineland may euthanize whales after Ottawa denies aid, export
Marineland has asked the Canadian government for emergency funding to feed and care for its whales, warning that euthanasia may be imminent without financial help.
Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary legal battle; permit to expand challenged
A Washington County wildlife sanctuary is mixed up in a legal battle, one challenging its permit to expand.
Colorado Springs firefighters rescue deer stuck in fence
Firefighters in Colorado Springs rescued a deer that became stuck in an iron rod fence.
Bears steal groceries from family's pick-up: 'That's our food!'
The bears took a bag of food off one of the pickup trucks seen in the video and scurried off.
Watch: Sharks, humpback whales seen swimming off Long Island coast
The whales and sharks were spotted swimming off the coast of Montauk in New York.
Yellowstone National Park trail shut down after first bear attack in 4 years
Grizzly bears and black bears coexist in Yellowstone, according to the National Park Service, and it's unclear which one was involved in the attack.
Tourists rescued after orcas attack 2 sailboats off Portuguese coast
First responders were able to locate and rescue the tourists and there were no injuries in the incident.
Florida woman fights off gator dragging leashed puppy into creek while on walk
A dog and its owner are recovering after an alligator dragged them into a creek in Pasco County.
Elk, deer; hunters urged to know difference, Wisconsin DNR says
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters to know their target and understand the difference between elk and white-tailed deer this hunting season.
Hikers on psychedelic mushrooms rescued after getting lost in NY mountains
A hiking trip took a “trippy" turn that ended with a group having to be rescued from a popular mountain destination in New York State last month.
Arkansas man, 72, mauled by 70-pound bear
The man suffered extensive injuries to his face and upper body before being airlifted to a hospital.
Man dies in shark attack at Sydney beach
A man in his 50s was killed by a large shark while surfing at a beach near Sydney, Australia on Saturday.
Rare manatee sighting in Texas temporarily halts $64 million construction project
According to the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network, sometimes West Indian Manatees migrate from Florida to Texas in the summer. These sightings are still rare.
Milwaukee County Zoo elephant fell during 'aggressive' encounter
A Milwaukee County Zoo elephant is back on her feet after she fell during an "aggressive" encounter with a herdmate on Tuesday morning.
8-year-old boy bitten by shark while snorkeling at Florida beach, deputies say
An 8-year-old boy was bitten by a shark on Monday while snorkeling off Key Largo, Florida, deputies say.
Racine Zoo fall preview, looking ahead to some September events
Summer may be winding down, but the fun is still on at Racine Zoo.