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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Summer may be winding down, but the fun is still on at Racine Zoo.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year sneak peek: See the stunning photos
A dramatic stand-off between a lion and a cobra. A lone elephant wading through a landfill in Sri Lanka. Here's a sneak peek at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year's top photos.
A dramatic stand-off between a lion and a cobra. A lone elephant wading through a landfill in Sri Lanka. Here's a sneak peek at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year's top photos.
Popular beaches closed after warnings of stinging blue dragon sea slugs
Blue dragon sea slugs' venom is very powerful, and touching one, even through gloves, can cause a painful sting.
Blue dragon sea slugs' venom is very powerful, and touching one, even through gloves, can cause a painful sting.
Watch: Video shows rare fish's ability to climb rocks
The tiny fish were seen swimming, or rather "climbing" up rocks, a behavior that hadn't been seen before.
The tiny fish were seen swimming, or rather "climbing" up rocks, a behavior that hadn't been seen before.
Shark takes huge bite out of surfer’s board: 'It bit right behind him’
An Australian surfer narrowly escaped injury after a shark bit his board in half.
An Australian surfer narrowly escaped injury after a shark bit his board in half.
Wildlife In Need Center air conditioners break, donors step up
Wildlife In Need Center, a Waukesha County nonprofit that helps injured animals, found itself in a sticky situation after storms earlier this month.
Wildlife In Need Center, a Waukesha County nonprofit that helps injured animals, found itself in a sticky situation after storms earlier this month.
Racine Zoo welcomes new meerkat family
Racine Zoo announced the arrival of four new meerkats, which went on exhibit Thursday, Aug. 21. The meerkats are siblings from the Henry Vilas Zoo.
Racine Zoo announced the arrival of four new meerkats, which went on exhibit Thursday, Aug. 21. The meerkats are siblings from the Henry Vilas Zoo.
Black bear crashes vacation, takes a dip in Tennessee hot tub
Caught on camera: A black bear recently turned a Tennessee hot tub into its personal spa.
Caught on camera: A black bear recently turned a Tennessee hot tub into its personal spa.
Bat colony found in Grand Teton lodge, possibly exposing hundreds to rabies
Hundreds of people could potentially have been exposed to rabies during their summer vacation at Grand Teton National Park.
Hundreds of people could potentially have been exposed to rabies during their summer vacation at Grand Teton National Park.