How to stop squirrels, other critters from eating your pumpkins
From cayenne pepper to owl decoys, here are some suggestions from experts on how to safely keep the squirrels at bay this Halloween.
From cayenne pepper to owl decoys, here are some suggestions from experts on how to safely keep the squirrels at bay this Halloween.
Dam good job: Beaver builds dam in doorway
A beaver at a rehab center followed its natural instincts and built a dam at the doorway to his enclosure. He collected sticks and stacked them in a neat pile. When he's done, he happily campers off to get more sticks.
A beaver at a rehab center followed its natural instincts and built a dam at the doorway to his enclosure. He collected sticks and stacked them in a neat pile. When he's done, he happily campers off to get more sticks.
Wyoming college wrestlers injured during grizzly bear attack, left 'blood-soaked,' coach says
"Before you could even think or blink, there's a bear that came running out of the trees right in front of me," said one of the college wrestlers. "It was beating me up pretty good."
"Before you could even think or blink, there's a bear that came running out of the trees right in front of me," said one of the college wrestlers. "It was beating me up pretty good."
Video: Breaching whale nearly lands in fishing boat off New Jersey
A pair in a boat off the coast of New Jersey got quite a surprise when a whale breached and knocked against their boat. The close encounter was all caught on video.
A pair in a boat off the coast of New Jersey got quite a surprise when a whale breached and knocked against their boat. The close encounter was all caught on video.
Fat Bear Week comes to Minnesota
Alaska isn’t the only place to find fat bears this time of year!
Alaska isn’t the only place to find fat bears this time of year!
477 whales die in 'heartbreaking' mass strandings on New Zealand islands
The pilot whale deaths come two weeks after about 200 pilot whales also died in Australia after stranding themselves on a remote Tasmanian beach.
The pilot whale deaths come two weeks after about 200 pilot whales also died in Australia after stranding themselves on a remote Tasmanian beach.
Fat Bear Week 2022 champion crowned, voter fraud rocked competition
After defeating Bear 901, this is 747's second time in the champion's circle.
After defeating Bear 901, this is 747's second time in the champion's circle.
Lead scientist in effort to repopulate cheetahs in India honed research techniques in Minnesota
For years, Dr. Yadvendraden Jhala wanted to see cheetahs roam freely in his home country of India. Now his vision is one step closer to becoming a reality.
For years, Dr. Yadvendraden Jhala wanted to see cheetahs roam freely in his home country of India. Now his vision is one step closer to becoming a reality.
Fat Bear Week 2022: Meet this year's chunky challengers competing for the top spot
Bears are preparing for hibernation, and the public gets to judge a chosen sleuth of bears who have been packing on the pounds for this year's Fat Bear Week competition.
Bears are preparing for hibernation, and the public gets to judge a chosen sleuth of bears who have been packing on the pounds for this year's Fat Bear Week competition.
Kurt, world's 1st clone of rare horse, learning 'wild language' from female companion
A rare wild horse that was cloned in 2020 recently made his debut to visitors at the San Diego Zoo and is learning from Holly, a young female of his own species.
A rare wild horse that was cloned in 2020 recently made his debut to visitors at the San Diego Zoo and is learning from Holly, a young female of his own species.
32 whales rescued out of 230 found stranded in Australia, officials say
Rescue teams in Australia have saved 32 pilot whales following a mass stranding this week of more than 200 in a remote part of Australia’s island state of Tasmania.
Rescue teams in Australia have saved 32 pilot whales following a mass stranding this week of more than 200 in a remote part of Australia’s island state of Tasmania.
Woman who brought raccoon to North Dakota bar is charged
A woman who brought a wild raccoon into a North Dakota bar, which prompted state health officials to issue a warning about potential rabies exposure, is facing criminal charges.
A woman who brought a wild raccoon into a North Dakota bar, which prompted state health officials to issue a warning about potential rabies exposure, is facing criminal charges.
Watch: 4 wolf pups in northern Minnesota captured on trail camera
Four wolf pups were captured on Voyageurs Wolf Project's trail cameras, suggesting the pups have survived into September.
Four wolf pups were captured on Voyageurs Wolf Project's trail cameras, suggesting the pups have survived into September.
Rescue efforts underway after 230 whales stranded on Australian shore
About 230 whales have been stranded on Tasmania’s west coast in Australia, and at least half are presumed to still be alive, officials said.
About 230 whales have been stranded on Tasmania’s west coast in Australia, and at least half are presumed to still be alive, officials said.
Rare white black bear caught on Michigan trail camera
White fur on a black bear is often seen only in one part of North America - in British Columbia in Canada. But for one to appear in Michigan? "It's much much more rare" a DNR official said.
White fur on a black bear is often seen only in one part of North America - in British Columbia in Canada. But for one to appear in Michigan? "It's much much more rare" a DNR official said.
Video: Mako shark jumps onto fishing boat in Maine
“A once-in-a-lifetime experience!” Sea Ventures Charters wrote in a Facebook post. “Thankfully, no one on board was injured!”
“A once-in-a-lifetime experience!” Sea Ventures Charters wrote in a Facebook post. “Thankfully, no one on board was injured!”
Minnesota oak trees showing signs of drought, insect infestation
Oak trees in Minnesota are showing signs they're infested by beetles, which can happen when trees are weakened by drought.
Oak trees in Minnesota are showing signs they're infested by beetles, which can happen when trees are weakened by drought.
Minnesota Zoo is asking for help locating missing magpie shrikes
The Minnesota Zoo is asking for birdwatchers to keep an eye on the sky after four magpie shrikes escaped from their enclosure in July.
The Minnesota Zoo is asking for birdwatchers to keep an eye on the sky after four magpie shrikes escaped from their enclosure in July.
Deadly bird flu returns to Midwest earlier than expected after lull
The highly pathogenic disease was detected in a commercial turkey flock in western Minnesota, officials said. It was the first in the Midwest since an infection in Indiana on June 9.
The highly pathogenic disease was detected in a commercial turkey flock in western Minnesota, officials said. It was the first in the Midwest since an infection in Indiana on June 9.
Minnesota wolves consuming bear bait left by hunters, researchers say
Wolves in northern Minnesota are known to take advantage of the bear bait left by bear hunters, making up a large portion of their diets this time of year.
Wolves in northern Minnesota are known to take advantage of the bear bait left by bear hunters, making up a large portion of their diets this time of year.