'It's raining monkeys!' Florida man records monkeys jumping from trees into river at Silver Springs State Park

When you're exploring the great outdoors in Florida, you might expect to see alligators in the water or native egrets flying above. But as one man and his family were boating down the Silver River in Silver Springs State Park, they probably didn't expect to see monkeys leaping from trees into the water right in front of them.

Franklin injured bald eagle dies; suspected gunshot

An injured bald eagle found in Franklin Wednesday, Dec. 7 died Monday night, Dec. 12 after going into cardiac arrest during a complex and specialized surgery.

Franklin injured bald eagle shot, Wisconsin DNR believes

An injured bald eagle found in Franklin is believed to have been shot, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources officials said. It's the third such investigation for the DNR in 2022.

'Medusa’ spotted with first calf of the North Atlantic right whale season

Biologists believe there are less than 350 North Atlantic right whales left in existence and have been considered an endangered species since 1970.

These animals are champions in this year’s Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

This year’s star is a clumsy, 3-month-old lion cub figuring out his way in the wilds of the Serengeti -- though a sassy penguin topped the list, too.

Bald eagle injured, Wisconsin Humane Society treating

The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is caring for a bald eagle that was found with a broken wing and beak Wednesday, Dec. 7.

What's the real 'Cocaine Bear' story?

If you want facts, here's what we know about the real-life story of “Cocaine Bear.”

Watch: Minnesota bull moose captured on trail cameras

Researchers say moose are not common in the area, but over the past few years they've captured "quite a few bulls on camera."

Wisconsin owls in winter; prime time for watching, they need your help

Cold weather means it's time for owls to take center stage as the top predators in southeast Wisconsin. Believe it or not, this is one of the best times of year to see them.

4 lion cubs saved from Ukraine war arrive at Minnesota sanctuary

Four lion cubs that were orphaned during the war in Ukraine have arrived safely at a Minnesota animal sanctuary that has pledged to provide them a permanent home.

2022 Gun deer hunting season; harvest totals, license sales

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) hosted a virtual briefing on the gun deer hunting season Tuesday, Nov. 29.

Flight team begins tracking right whales migrating along East Coast

Calving season for North Atlantic right whales has begun, and as the endangered species migrates down the U.S. East Coast, researchers with Clearwater Marine Aquarium are tracking their every move.

Photos: Monkeys in central Thailand mark their day with feast

While the entertainment value of the festival is high, organizers are quick to point out that it's not just monkey business.

Wild turkey population exploding in Massachusetts

According to the state’s wildlife officials, there were about 1,000 birds in 1978. Today, the population is estimated between 30,000 and 35,000 birds.

Wisconsin opening weekend deer kill up 14% from 2021

Hunters killed 14% more deer during this year's nine-day gun season's opening weekend than in 2021 largely due to snow cover that made hunting easier, state wildlife officials said Tuesday.

Wisconsin's sandhill cranes migrate south; success story in state

Colder weather and northern winds mean more and more sandhill cranes are heading south. Thousands are being seen across the region. Here's why.