Why jellyfish show up on shore during a storm – and why most fish don’t
Most other sea creatures don’t make such an appearance – so, what makes the jellyfish different? The answer is both simple and complex, and involves the animal’s biology and behavior.
Most other sea creatures don’t make such an appearance – so, what makes the jellyfish different? The answer is both simple and complex, and involves the animal’s biology and behavior.
Shalom Wildlife tiger cubs die in pond accident, staff says
Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary in West Bend announced the deaths of two tiger cubs that were just born in August. Two other cubs are OK.
Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary in West Bend announced the deaths of two tiger cubs that were just born in August. Two other cubs are OK.
'Snowbird' returns to Wisconsin; common this time of year
Dark-eyed juncos -- otherwise known as the literal "snowbird" -- have returned to Wisconsin and will be around all winter.
Dark-eyed juncos -- otherwise known as the literal "snowbird" -- have returned to Wisconsin and will be around all winter.
Hilarious video proves reporter's point about why elephants need our protection
Kenyan reporter Alvin Kaunda had an important message for viewers about human impacts on the environment. A nearby baby elephant had other concerns.
Kenyan reporter Alvin Kaunda had an important message for viewers about human impacts on the environment. A nearby baby elephant had other concerns.
Watch: Adorable baby elephant steals the limelight from young reporter
The young reporter had to stop his filming again when the baby elephant “stuck its trunk in my mouth.”
The young reporter had to stop his filming again when the baby elephant “stuck its trunk in my mouth.”
Shocking video: 5-foot alligator found inside Burmese python in Florida
The video has racked up thousands of views on Instagram.
The video has racked up thousands of views on Instagram.
Watch: Large shark leaps onto fishing boat: ‘It was crazy!’
Fortunately, the shark managed to wriggle itself free and no one on the boat was injured.
Fortunately, the shark managed to wriggle itself free and no one on the boat was injured.
Video: Tiger sharks help lead researchers to ‘world’s largest’ seagrass meadow
Cameras strapped to the dorsal fins of tiger sharks in addition to human surveys helped researchers map out and measure the expansive seagrass bed.
Cameras strapped to the dorsal fins of tiger sharks in addition to human surveys helped researchers map out and measure the expansive seagrass bed.
National Park Service: Please refrain from licking this psychedelic toad
The Sonoran Desert toad, also known as the Colorado River toad, secretes toxins that can make people sick and even kill a full-grown dog, officials say.
The Sonoran Desert toad, also known as the Colorado River toad, secretes toxins that can make people sick and even kill a full-grown dog, officials say.
Wisconsin DNR deer donation program; officials urge hunters to take part
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is encouraging hunters to donate Wisconsin-harvested deer to the department’s Deer Donation Program.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is encouraging hunters to donate Wisconsin-harvested deer to the department’s Deer Donation Program.
Man faces charges after video shows dog harassing endangered seal on Hawaii beach
Officials say they are not releasing the man's identity due to past experiences with people receiving “multiple death threats” after being cited for seal harassment.
Officials say they are not releasing the man's identity due to past experiences with people receiving “multiple death threats” after being cited for seal harassment.
Deer hunting season around the corner, tips to stay safe
Deer are starting to mate and that means deer hunting season is just around the corner.
Deer are starting to mate and that means deer hunting season is just around the corner.
The Amazon's largest fish makes a comeback
Even in the most biodiverse rainforest of the world, the pirarucu stands out: It can weigh up to 440 pounds, by far the largest of 2,300 known fish species in the Amazon.
Even in the most biodiverse rainforest of the world, the pirarucu stands out: It can weigh up to 440 pounds, by far the largest of 2,300 known fish species in the Amazon.
Cougar spotted on trail cam in Northern Minnesota
A cougar was captured on camera for the first time by the Voyageurs Wolf Project, the group announced.
A cougar was captured on camera for the first time by the Voyageurs Wolf Project, the group announced.
Emperor penguins now listed as threatened species
Emperor penguins will now receive new protections under the Endangered Species Act after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says climate change is threatening to eradicate the species.
Emperor penguins will now receive new protections under the Endangered Species Act after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says climate change is threatening to eradicate the species.
Wisconsin native horses; Ojibwe ponies return to Milwaukee
It is an animal you have probably never seen before – a creature some believe dates back to the Ice Age. The rare mammal returned home to Milwaukee – with four legs and a hearty appetite.
It is an animal you have probably never seen before – a creature some believe dates back to the Ice Age. The rare mammal returned home to Milwaukee – with four legs and a hearty appetite.
Watch what a polar bear has to do to move across ice sheets in the Arctic
Video shows the polar bear, the largest carnivore species on the planet, acting as playfully as man’s best friend.
Video shows the polar bear, the largest carnivore species on the planet, acting as playfully as man’s best friend.
How to stop squirrels, other critters from eating your pumpkins
From cayenne pepper to owl decoys, here are some suggestions from experts on how to safely keep the squirrels at bay this Halloween.
From cayenne pepper to owl decoys, here are some suggestions from experts on how to safely keep the squirrels at bay this Halloween.
Florida's ‘shark maternity ward’ may have been forever changed after direct hit by Hurricane Ian
Research from the longest-running study of shark mating behavior in the world is highlighting the importance of protecting a critical habitat for sharks and rays in Florida after the vulnerable location took a direct hit from Hurricane Ian at the end of September.
Research from the longest-running study of shark mating behavior in the world is highlighting the importance of protecting a critical habitat for sharks and rays in Florida after the vulnerable location took a direct hit from Hurricane Ian at the end of September.
Wyoming college wrestlers injured during grizzly bear attack, left 'blood-soaked,' coach says
"Before you could even think or blink, there's a bear that came running out of the trees right in front of me," said one of the college wrestlers. "It was beating me up pretty good."
"Before you could even think or blink, there's a bear that came running out of the trees right in front of me," said one of the college wrestlers. "It was beating me up pretty good."