Whale euthanized after beaching on Hilton Head Island

Officials say the 20-ton, 31-foot long whale came ashore near the Marriott Grand Ocean Resort on Hilton Head Island on Saturday afternoon.

Deadly Florida bear attack: Man, dog killed after encountering black bear in South Florida, FWC says

A black bear killed a man and a dog in a rural area of South Florida, east of Naples and near the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

Dozens of rattlesnakes emerge in Colorado ‘mega den’ livestream

Look closely – it’s not an I Spy picture. In the latest “slow TV” phenomenon, you can watch dozens of Colorado rattlesnakes up close as they come out of winter ready for spring.

MN fishing opener: Things to know
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Brad Parsons with the Minnesota DNR joined FOX 9 on Sunday with some reminders for anglers looking to get out for fishing season.

Metro Mosquito Control seeing signs for more intense summer season

A combination of factors has the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) in the Twin Cities predicting a more intense mosquito peak this summer.

Florida woman uses bag of cookies to escape bear attack near home

A Florida woman and her little dog were charged by a bear while out for a walk in Sanford. With no time to think, Kristen Savage used a bag of cookies to save their lives.

Watch: Diver captures sweet moment as octopus hugs camera

A diver in Australia captured a heartwarming moment when a Maori octopus hugged her camera near a pier in Rye, Victoria.

Kenwood Cougar preserved in Minneapolis
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Community members in Minneapolis preserve a mountain lion that was roaming the Lowry Hill neighborhood. The cougar was killed by a car on the interstate. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the story.

Porcupine hitchhikers return to northern MN

A porcupine and her baby are back in northern Minnesota after quite the adventure.

Porcupine hitchhikers return to northern MN
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A porcupine hitched a ride in an R.V. all the way from McGregor, Minnesota. Volunteers were able to safely remove her and her baby and later released the animals back into the wild.

Popular breeding elk illegally shot in western Wisconsin: DNR

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is seeking the public’s help after a well-known breeding bull elk was found illegally shot.

Roosevelt Island wild turkey charms New Yorkers
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A wild turkey flew to Manhattan from Roosevelt Island, and experts think she might be on the prowl for a mate in the big city.

Watch: Wild turkey causes chaos in Indiana supermarket

An Indiana police officer is now “certified in poultry negotiations" after saving a supermarket from a wild turkey that was chasing customers inside.