Trump's push to expand hunting on federal lands raises concerns

The Trump administration is moving to expand hunting access across national parks, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas by directing federal land managers to roll back restrictions deemed unnecessary.

Bear attack at Yellowstone injures 2 hikers

Two hikers were injured in a bear attack at Yellowstone National Park this week, and the park is investigating if more than one bear was involved.

Officer retrieves crocodile believed to have eaten missing man

A South African officer was hoisted from a helicopter as he retrieved a crocodile suspected of having eaten a missing man.

Wisconsin DNR urging people to leave white-tailed deer fawns alone

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to protect white-tailed deer fawns by leaving them alone while out exploring this spring and summer.

Swatting hoaxes trigger zoo evacuations nationwide

A wave of hoax “swatting” calls reporting bomb threats and active shooters has forced evacuations and temporary closures at multiple zoos across the country.

Watch: ‘Monster’ bull shark attacks Florida fisherman's kayak

A peaceful day kayaking in Florida turned into a close encounter with a massive bull shark. The shocking moment was caught on camera.

Offspring of Pablo Escobar's 'cocaine hippos' slated to die may get second chance in India

The Colombian government previously approved a plan that would allow the culling of approximately half of the estimated 170 hippopotami roaming freely through the South American nation.

Milwaukee County Zoo new rhino exhibit, celebration planned

The Milwaukee County Zoo will celebrate the opening of a new rhino care center and renovated outdoor habitat, part of the zoo's Adventure Africa area.

Roadkill found in freezer at Chinese restaurant, police say

Police in Pineville, Louisiana, are investigating a local restaurant after officers found a deer believed to be roadkill stored in a freezer with food.

Dead snake found along Iowa County road, 'intended to be buried'

The Iowa County Sheriff’s Office found a large, dead, non-native snake along a rural roadway on Thursday, and have since learned how it got there.

Palmyra egg farm fire adds to concerns amid bird flu issues
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A barn fire at a Palmyra egg farm destroyed a building on Thursday, April 23, and added to concerns from neighbors already dealing with avian flu composting and ongoing odor complaints.

NOAA finally identifies ‘golden orb’; here’s what it is

The mystery of the "golden orb," an unidentified object that captured widespread public interest when it was collected during a NOAA expedition, has finally been solved.

Palmyra egg farm fire adds to concerns amid bird flu issues

A barn fire at a Palmyra egg farm destroyed a building on Thursday, April 23, and added to concerns from neighbors already dealing with avian flu composting and ongoing odor complaints.

Maine lobsterman found dead after boat discovered adrift overnight

A 63-year-old Maine lobsterman was found dead after his boat was discovered running unattended overnight, sparking a search in coastal waters.

Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary legal battle; zoo seeks case dismissal

Shalom Wildlife Zoo is asking a judge to throw out a zoning lawsuit after the Town of Farmington changed its code, while neighbors continue to challenge the permit.