Wisconsin Point sees first piping plover nesting in nearly 50 years

For the first time in nearly half a century, piping plovers have been spotted nesting on Wisconsin Point. This shorebird has been endangered for decades.

Man busted after customs uncovers bizarre cargo hidden inside 22 pairs of socks

A man was arrested at a Tokyo airport after authorities discovered about 200 lizards stuffed inside 22 pairs of socks in his suitcase, according to reports.

Dozens of deer in Wisconsin dead from EHD

Around 100 deer have been found dead in Washington County following the start of an EHD outbreak. The outbreak is likely to continue until the first frost of the season.

Washington Co. deer deaths; Wisconsin DNR investigates
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The Wisconsin DNR is investigating a higher-than-normal amount of deaths among the deer herd, specifically in Washington County. Erin Larson, DNR deer herd health specialist, joined Wisconsin Live Desk to explain what is going on.

Scientists discover 'demon' cavefish tucked away in Alabama cave

Researchers have uncovered a new species of blind cavefish hiding in one of the most studied cave systems in Alabama.

VIDEO: Rattlesnakes spotted 'combat dancing' on Southern California street

A video captured by a FOX 11 viewer showing two massive rattlesnakes in Thousand Oaks served as a reminder that as heat rises, so do rattlesnake sightings.

Bear dies after getting stranded on utility pole in New Mexico

A New Mexico community was in for an unusual sight this week when travelers spotted a bear stranded on top of a utility pole.

There are now more ‘mosquito disease days’ in 95% of major US cities: See the map

Climate change is lengthening mosquito season across much of the U.S., giving disease-carrying mosquitoes more time to spread illnesses. A new analysis reveals which cities are seeing the biggest increases.

Wisconsin's Peregrine Falcon Recovery Project restores species

Greg Septon founded Wisconsin's Peregrine Falcon Recovery Project in 1986 to restore the species, a small conversation effort that now has a growing legacy.

LIVE UPDATES: Wisconsin air quality, wildfire smoke blankets region

A thick blanket of smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota has reached southeast Wisconsin, creating unhealthy air quality and hazy conditions across the area.

Oconomowoc wildlife center animal patient intake increases

There is animal overload at the Wildlife in Need Center in Oconomowoc, where staff has seen a sharp intake in patients.

Watch: Heroic husky protects child from charging bear

A family’s husky showcased his protective instincts after a bear came charging at their driveway with a child standing there.