Divers search park after remains found in gator's mouth

Sheriff's office divers searched a gator-infested canal in a Florida wilderness preserve after human remains were found in the mouth of a large alligator, officials said.

Wisconsin fish dealer convicted, selling invasive carp

A wholesale fish dealer from Platteville has been convicted of illegally selling invasive carp. The case is the first-ever in Wisconsin involving the illegal sale of Asian carp.

Milwaukee County Zoo: River otter litter born

The Milwaukee County Zoo announced on Tuesday, March 8 the birth of four North American river otter pups.

Snowy owl rehabilitated, released back into wild

A Snowy Owl has returned to the skies after 93 days in care at the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.

Yellowstone, America's 1st national park, turns 150

On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became America’s first national park and inspired a national parks movement around the world.

Wauwatosa coyote, turkey trouble; animals trapped, killed

Wauwatosa has recently trapped and killed coyotes and turkeys that were involved in conflicts with people and pets in the area.

Video captures flock of birds suddenly falling from the sky in Mexico

A flock of yellow-headed blackbirds suddenly dropped from the sky on a street in Mexico, but the reason behind the mysterious fall remains unclear.

Wisconsin wolf hunt not allowed, DNR announces after court ruling

The Wisconsin DNR announced that it is not authorized to implement a wolf hunt after a court ruling returned them to the endangered species list.

Wisconsin sturgeon spearing season opens Saturday

Wisconsin's annual sturgeon spearing season begins Saturday and runs for 16 days or until any of the pre-determined harvest caps are met.

Waukesha County deer farm CWD cases confirmed

Two white-tailed deer at a Waukesha County farm have tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD), the Wisconsin DATCP confirmed Thursday.

Crocodile with tire stuck around neck for 6 years is finally freed

A wild crocodile with a motorcycle tire stuck around its neck since 2016 has finally been freed thanks to an Indonesian bird catcher’s tireless effort.

Shark attack leaves California surfer dead on Christmas Eve

A shark attack off State Parks Beach in Morro Bay on Christmas Eve left a surfer dead, authorities said Friday.

Wisconsin ice fishing, invasive species protection reminders: DNR

The Wisconsin DNR and UW-Extension are asking ice anglers to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species when fishing this winter.

New snake species discovered thanks to Instagram post

Oligodon churahensis is the newest snake species after a university student unknowingly posted a picture of it on Instagram in June 2020.

Wisconsin DNR: Report black bear den locations for new study

The Wisconsin DNR is asking the public to report any black bear den locations they find across Wisconsin to support a new research study.

Wisconsin gun deer hunt: Opening weekend harvest total announced

The Wisconsin DNR announced the preliminary deer harvest and license sale totals for the opening weekend of the state’s 170th gun deer season.

Wisconsin wolf hunt: DNR broke law, judge says

A Wisconsin judge says the state DNR violated the law by not immediately scheduling a wolf hunting season after federal protections were removed.