The Amazon's largest fish makes a comeback

Even in the most biodiverse rainforest of the world, the pirarucu stands out: It can weigh up to 440 pounds, by far the largest of 2,300 known fish species in the Amazon.

Cougar spotted on trail cam in Northern Minnesota

A cougar was captured on camera for the first time by the Voyageurs Wolf Project, the group announced. 

Emperor penguins now listed as threatened species

Emperor penguins will now receive new protections under the Endangered Species Act after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says climate change is threatening to eradicate the species.

Bears go after Voyageurs Wolf Project trail camera
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Two bears in northern Minnesota were sparring with each other and then went after - and destroyed - a trail camera that was placed by the Voyageurs Wolf Project.

Angler's muskie from Mille Lacs Lake sets Minnesota state record

The muskellunge a Princeton, Minnesota, man caught over the summer has been certified as a new Minnesota state record. 

New winter walleye limit for Upper Red Lake

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is changing its regulations for the winter walleye season at Upper Red Lake. 

Angler's sunfish ties Minnesota state record

The sunfish an angler recently caught in northern Minnesota has tied a state record, according to the Minnesota DNR.

'Rare' blonde wolf captured on camera by Minnesota researchers

Researchers in northern Minnesota captured a blonde wolf on a trail camera, calling the coloring of the wolf "very rare" for the area. 

Rare 'blonde' wolf captured on camera by Minnesota researchers
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The Voyageurs Wolf Project on Friday posted video to social media showing a rare 'blonde' wolf, saying it's a rare coat color for wolves in northern Minnesota and the first wolf with "light, creamy colored fur" they've captured on camera. (This video is looped.)

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.

Dam good job: Beaver builds dam in doorway
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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."

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.

Fat Bear Week comes to Minnesota

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.