Milwaukee bird-window collision deaths downtown; sadly too common

The harsh reality of tall shiny buildings is that come fall and spring during bird migration they become a death trap.

Fat Bear Week begins as world celebrates champion of chonk in Alaska

This portliest time of the year is an annual celebration of the Brooks River brown bears and how they utilize their healthy and abundant ecosystem to pack on the pounds before winter hibernation.

Python found in Kenosha pond: 'This is crazy'

A fishing expedition at a Kenosha pond led to a crazy discovery. A man found a python hiding in a muskrat hole.

Pandas could be gone from American zoos by the end of 2024

All giant pandas at zoos in the U.S. are currently on loan from China in separate agreements that are set to expire late next year.

Late season Wisconsin wildflowers; ecological benefits are huge

Asters, Goldenrod, Gentians, and a handful of other family of plants mark an end to the Wisconsin growing seasons.

NASA Mars rover spies 200-foot-wide dust devil moving across red planet's surface

A new compilation of images from NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover appears to show a dust devil twister dancing across the surface of the red planet, about 2.5 miles away from the six-wheeled geologist.

North Carolina angler's colorful puddingwife catch may set world record in saltwater fishing

Connor Stone, 30, is on the verge of potentially setting a world record in the world of saltwater fishing. In a remarkable catch made back in July, Stone reeled in a vibrant and exotic puddingwife fish.

How to safely watch a solar eclipse

With solar eclipses happening across the U.S. in 2023 and 2024, it's time to prepare to look at the Sun – with proper eye protection or filters.

Undercover Texas jaguar cub sting results in country’s first charges under ‘Big Cat Act’

In December 2022, the Big Cat Act was put into effect, which made it illegal to import, transport, sell or possess any wildlife species that are prohibited. This includes jaguars, which are considered a prohibited species.

Jaguar sighting in southern Arizona reinvigorates conservationists

A wild jaguar was spotted in southern Arizona's Huachuca Mountains and the mysterious feline was photographed by federally run trail cameras. Photographs have yet to be released to the public but have been seen a southwest conservation advocate at the Center for Biological Diversity.

NASA astronaut sets new US record with 371 days in space

A NASA astronaut now holds the record for the longest U.S. spaceflight after returning to Earth Wednesday, but the feat did not come voluntarily.

Harvest Moon: Last Supermoon of 2023 happens Friday

The Harvest Supermoon will appear bright starting on Thursday before reaching peak illumination Friday morning.

3 astronauts back on Earth after being stuck in space for a year

One of the astronauts that returned to Earth Wednesday is a NASA astronaut, who now holds the record for the longest U.S. spaceflight as a result of the unexpected extended stay.