Massive skull of ancient 'sea monster' discovered in England

After investigating the remains, paleontologists learned that the pliosaur, a prehistoric monster, roamed the planet over 100 million years ago.

Minnesota shaped forest: How did it get there?

In northwest Minnesota there is a pine forest in the shape of Minnesota. How did it get there? 

Massive 52-foot fin whale washes up on San Diego's Pacific Beach

“We thought it was a tarp from out in the water, but eventually we realized it was a whale and I’ve never seen anything like it," a local surfer told FOX 5 San Diego.

Minneapolis cougar made massive journey
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The cougar traveled more than 500 miles to get to Minneapolis, all the way from Nebraska. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard reports.

Cougar wandering around Minneapolis neighborhood [RAW]
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A cougar was spotted wandering around in Minneapolis this week. The City of Minneapolis issued an alert on Tuesday, saying the cougar was recently spotted near Kenwood Park. Officials say there's concern the large cat might be using the Cedar Lake trail system near the Lake of the Isles. Neighbors found tracks in the snow, a full day after the cougar was first spotted on home security footage. The DNR says it?s evidence that the cat remains in the area.

Cougar sighted again in Minneapolis, may be using Cedar Lake trail system, city says

A cougar wandering around in Minneapolis has been sighted for a second time in two days and may be using a popular trail system, the City of Minneapolis says.

Woman killed in shark attack off Mexico's Pacific coast

The 26-year-old mom was swimming with her daughter and boosted her aboard a floating platform when the shark bit the woman.

Mole with super hearing thought to be extinct found on South African beach

Golden moles are skilled burrowers with sensitive hearing that allows them to detect vibrations from surface movements. Unlike other burrowing mammals, they do not leave visible tunnels behind while moving under the sand.

Penguin parents sleep for just a few seconds at a time to guard newborns, study shows

It’s a challenge for all new parents: Getting enough sleep while keeping a close eye on their newborns. For some penguins, it means thousands of mini-catnaps a day, researchers discovered.

Twins! Rare pair of African elephants born on Kenya reserve

A remarkable event unfolded in Kenya's Samburu National Reserve as a rare set of twin elephants was born for the second time in less than two years.

Otters slide on snow: MN animal montage
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The Voyaguers Wolf Project on Wednesday, Nov. 29, shared a montage of video taken over 1.5 months in the spring of 2023 in the woods in northern Minnesota, known as the Greater Voyageurs Ecosystem.