Botswana threatens Germany with 20K elephants amid trophy hunting feud
Botswana, home to the world’s largest elephant population, has threatened to send 20,000 of the giant living land mammals to Germany to “roam free" amid a feud over trophy hunting.
'Cicada-geddon': How close are we to the 2024 cicada explosion?
Discover precisely when to anticipate the emergence of trillions of cicadas across 17 states.
Racine Zoo zebra moves to Dallas, to form new herd
Racine Zoo announced the departure of one of its Hartmann's mountain zebras. Malex, born at the zoo in 2020, has found a new herd at the Dallas Zoo.
Gray wolf shot by Michigan hunter in rare Lower Peninsula sighting for species
It's been a hundred years since a wolf has been seen this far south in Michigan. “You have much better luck of getting struck by lightning than seeing one in Calhoun County again," a biologist said.
2024 Wisconsin 'Keep Wildlife Wild' poster contest winners
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced on Monday, April 1, the winners of the Keep Wildlife Wild poster contest. This year’s theme was “Safe in Their Home."
Watch: Iceland volcano erupts amidst Northern Lights display
A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted multiple times on Thursday, sending vibrant jets of lava and smoke into the sky amidst a stunning timelapse featuring the northern lights.
USDA again asks for help squashing these invasive bugs
According to the USDA the spotted lanternfly and gypsy moth are highly detrimental invasive insects, causing significant economic and environmental harm.
Prehistoric giant dolphin discovered in Amazon by paleontologists
A groundbreaking discovery was made in the Peruvian Amazon as a team of paleontologists from the University of Zurich uncovered a new species of freshwater dolphin dating back between 24 and 16 million years.
Milwaukee County Zoo penguin habitat groundbreaking, renovation
Construction begins on the renovated Humboldt penguin habitat at the Milwaukee County Zoo.
Watch these dolphins steal the show for whale watchers in California
Some passengers on a whale watching tour in California got more than they bargained for earlier this month.
Two-headed snake to continue tour of Missouri after successful surgery
The rare, two-headed reptile was found in Missouri in 2017 and named 'Tiger-Lily' by the family who found her.
We Energies announces first falcon egg of 2024 nesting season
We Energies announced the first peregrine falcon egg of the 2024 nesting season has been laid at Milwaukee's Valley Power Plant.
National Flower Day: Plant this "weed" to help the monarch butterfly population
March 21 is National Flower Day, and to celebrate, folks can plant some milkweed and start a pollinator garden to help the dwindling numbers of monarch butterflies.
Dozens of eagles spotted at Minnesota lake: Video
Dozens of eagles were spotted at Lake Traverse in Wheaton, Minnesota, on Sunday.
Charlotte the pregnant stingray captivates fans waiting for rare birth
Charlotte the stingray, who became pregnant in a North Carolina aquarium despite having no male to mate with, continues to captivate fans as they await her extremely rare delivery.
Watch: Wildlife rehabber wears fox mask to feed rescued kit
Adorable video from a Virginia wildlife rescue center shows just how hard they work to make sure wild animals don't associate humans with food.
Beached whale dies after stranding itself off Venice coast: ‘It’s heartbreaking'
Officials are asking people to avoid Service Club Park beach in Venice after a sperm whale died after beaching itself on a sandbar about 150 yards offshore on Sunday.
Experienced surfer recounts 1st shark encounter in Hawaii: 'I was just in shock'
Experienced Hawaiian surfer Matthew White recounts his first shark encounter, despite 30 years of surfing, near Kaimana Beach.
Invasive mussels pose threat to Yellowstone National Park
Because of the park's location, the introduction of invasive mussels could put the currently mussel-free waters in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho at risk.
Arizona couple finds rattlesnake in the backseat of the car
The woman thinks she was driving around with the snake in the back of her car for two weeks.