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Bear freed from plastic jar stuck on its head in northern Wisconsin

Bear freed from plastic jar stuck on its head in northern Wisconsin

A bear with a plastic jar stuck on its head was freed in northern Wisconsin Sunday.

August 4, 2025 3:44pm CDT
Octopus latches onto 6-year-old boy, refusing to release, mother says, showing footage of the child's injuries

Octopus latches onto 6-year-old boy, refusing to release, mother says, showing footage of the child's injuries

The marks extended up the child's arm.

August 4, 2025 3:14pm CDT
International Wolf Center introduces 2 new pups

International Wolf Center introduces 2 new pups

The International Wolf Center announced the successful introduction of two new ambassador wolves to its exhibit pack.

August 3, 2025 9:34pm CDT
Denali moose crash: 24-year-old driver killed

Denali moose crash: 24-year-old driver killed

A 24-year-old international tourist was killed when he was driving and hit a moose near Denali National Park in Alaska.

August 3, 2025 4:27pm CDT
Radioactive wasp nest found at former nuclear weapons site

Radioactive wasp nest found at former nuclear weapons site

A wasp nest found in South Carolina had radiation levels 10 times higher than what’s allowed by federal regulators.

July 30, 2025 3:21pm CDT
PhD student's beach walk leads to stunning discovery of elusive sea creature

PhD student's beach walk leads to stunning discovery of elusive sea creature

The Janthina species are known for their vibrant color and unique floating ability. They are typically found in tropical seas.

July 29, 2025 3:31pm CDT
Florida alligator takes woman's shoe after she provoked him: 'Serves her right'

Florida alligator takes woman's shoe after she provoked him: 'Serves her right'

A Florida alligator got some not-so-subtle revenge against a woman who threw her shoes at it – by taking one of them with him into the water. Watch the video in the player above.

July 29, 2025 12:20pm CDT
See it: Dolphin calf reunited with mother after being freed from fishing net

See it: Dolphin calf reunited with mother after being freed from fishing net

The dolphin calf was first spotted entangled in the fishing net earlier this summer. And after several weeks, the young dolphin was finally freed from the line and reunited with its mother.

July 29, 2025 11:44am CDT
Wisconsin bear attack: Bear still at large as DNR ends trapping efforts

Wisconsin bear attack: Bear still at large as DNR ends trapping efforts

Wisconsin officials are calling off their two-week effort to trap a bear that attacked a 69-year-old woman in Barron County.

July 28, 2025 10:34am CDT
Dancing with Apex Predators
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Dancing with Apex Predators

July 25, 2025 4:09pm CDT
Authorities warn about coyotes with 'concerning behavior' in Grand Rapids

Authorities warn about coyotes with 'concerning behavior' in Grand Rapids

Authorities are warning of a coyote with “concerning behavior" near an elementary school in Grand Rapids.

July 25, 2025 3:25pm CDT
West Nile virus spike in Minnesota mosquitoes
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West Nile virus spike in Minnesota mosquitoes

July 25, 2025 12:45pm CDT
Mosquitoes with West Nile virus in MN among the 'highest numbers recorded' this July

Mosquitoes with West Nile virus in MN among the 'highest numbers recorded' this July

Officials are warning of one of the highest West Nile virus activities ever recorded in Minnesota during the month of July.

July 25, 2025 12:04pm CDT
Woman mauled by bear while hiking on popular Alaska trail

Woman mauled by bear while hiking on popular Alaska trail

A woman had to be rescued from a popular hiking trail in Anchorage, Alaska after being attacked by a brown bear this week.

July 23, 2025 5:50pm CDT
Iceland volcano eruption caught on camera

Iceland volcano eruption caught on camera

A volcano erupted on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula, prompting evacuations in the surrounding area.

July 16, 2025 10:24pm CDT
Iceland volcano eruption footage captured via drone
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Iceland volcano eruption footage captured via drone

July 16, 2025 9:53pm CDT
New blue pool at Yellowstone National Park discovered after 'mildly explosive' activity

New blue pool at Yellowstone National Park discovered after 'mildly explosive' activity

A routine temperature check at the Norris Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park led geologists to discover a new blue water spring.

July 16, 2025 12:09pm CDT
Wisconsin bear attack: Victim stable, bear showed 'aggressive behaviors'

Wisconsin bear attack: Victim stable, bear showed 'aggressive behaviors'

The victim of the bear attack in Barron County, Wisconsin, is now in stable condition, but the bear involved is still at large.

July 14, 2025 7:43pm CDT
WI bear attack: Why black bears attack humans
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WI bear attack: Why black bears attack humans

July 14, 2025 6:56pm CDT
Questions remain following Wisconsin bear attack: Expert weighs in

Questions remain following Wisconsin bear attack: Expert weighs in

A 69-year-old woman was transported to the hospital Saturday after being attacked by a black bear in Barron County, Wisconsin. While details about the incident are limited, bear experts say black bear attacks are extremely rare.

July 13, 2025 10:25pm CDT
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