Watch: Bear gets inches away from boy eating popcorn in Aspen backyard
The boy was on his phone and didn’t realize the bear was just inches from his face.
Black bears roam Ely, authorities monitoring their visit
Three black bears have decided to pay Ely a visit, and authorities say to watch them from a safe distance while they're in town.
Wisconsin West Nile virus: 2 dead, 1 hospitalized so far
Two Wisconsin residents reportedly died from West Nile virus (WNV) and another was hospitalized, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Stunning wildlife images featured in London's Natural History Museum photography competition
The Natural History Museum, London, shared a sneak peek of this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition images.
Bald eagle rescued in Missouri wasn't injured: It was too fat to fly
The eagle was just too engorged from its latest meal.
Alaska hunter mauled by bear calmly takes to camera after shooting himself while stopping attack
“Thankfully, when I was falling backwards, I was able to unsheathe my pistol and absolutely unload," Tyler Johnson said.
'Bizarre-looking' creature getting a helping hand from North Carolina conservationists
The hellbender is a large, aquatic salamander that favors clean, cool water, and spends most of the time under rocks. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates that the population has dropped significantly since the 1970s.
Bearded creature washing up on Texas beach is that of 'worst nightmares'
Fireworms, also known as bristle worms, are small worms covered in tiny, needle-like spikes that are filled with venom.
Colorado highway closed after rattlesnakes slow efforts to fight fire
Colorado officials say loose rocks and rattlesnakes are hindering firefighters’ efforts in Clear Creek Canyon after lightning ignited a wildfire.
Watch: ‘Spectacular’ video shows dolphins leaping out of water off San Diego coast
The video was shared on social media and gained over 7 million views.
Possible 'wolf-dog hybrid' spotted in northern Minnesota: Video
Researchers with the Voyageurs Wolf Project shared a video of a unique looking wolf that them scratching their heads.
Lake Nokomis beaches in Minneapolis closed due to sewer backup
All beaches at Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis are closed until further notice, the city said Monday.
‘Doomsday fish’ found dead off coast of Southern California
According to NOAA, the fish are typically found in deep, ocean waters, where they are rarely seen by humans.
Mysterious bug bites could be from mites feeding on cicada eggs
With so many cicada eggs available for food, the more mites there are to feast, disperse and then land on humans to bite.
Backpacker dies hiking in Isle Royale National Park
A backpacker has died after suffering a medical emergency in Isle Royale National Park, the National Park Service announced on Wednesday.
Minnesota Zoo welcomes rescued pronghorn fawn, Marcie
The Minnesota Zoo has welcomed its newest resident, a pronghorn fawn rescued from Washington.
Black bear euthanized after mauling toddler at Montana campground
A black bear in Montana was captured and euthanized after mauling a 3-year-old child at a private campground near Red Lodge.