Yellowstone reopens for the first time since June floods caused evacuation of thousands
Park managers raised the gates Wednesday at three of Yellowstone’s five entrances for the first time since June 13.
Park managers raised the gates Wednesday at three of Yellowstone’s five entrances for the first time since June 13.
National Pollinator Week: Why we should thank a bug for dinner
This week is National Pollinator Week. It's time to give thanks and reflect on the tireless service that bees, birds, bats, butterflies, moths, flies and many more animals perform every spring and summer. But why?
This week is National Pollinator Week. It's time to give thanks and reflect on the tireless service that bees, birds, bats, butterflies, moths, flies and many more animals perform every spring and summer. But why?
Sharks swimming closer to crowded beaches than previously thought, study says
"We were surprised to find that the sharks we tracked spent so much time near the lights and sounds of the busy city, often close to shore, no matter the time of day," the study author said.
"We were surprised to find that the sharks we tracked spent so much time near the lights and sounds of the busy city, often close to shore, no matter the time of day," the study author said.
Applications now being accepted for Bird City Texas program
Applications for Bird City certification will be accepted through Dec. 2, but applications must be started by Nov. 1. BCT partners welcome pre-application consultations with interested communities.
Applications for Bird City certification will be accepted through Dec. 2, but applications must be started by Nov. 1. BCT partners welcome pre-application consultations with interested communities.
World's largest recorded freshwater fish: 660-pound stingray caught in Cambodia
Scientists say the giant stingray, measuring almost 13 feet from snout to tail, was caught in the Mekong River in Cambodia.
Scientists say the giant stingray, measuring almost 13 feet from snout to tail, was caught in the Mekong River in Cambodia.
Florida man says alligator attacked, ate his dog 'like it was nothing': report
The owner had been playing fetch with his dog when an alligator suddenly grabbed the 40 lb. Lab mix by his head. "Boom, the water just sort-of exploded," he recalled. "He never barked. He never saw it... It took him down like it was nothing."
The owner had been playing fetch with his dog when an alligator suddenly grabbed the 40 lb. Lab mix by his head. "Boom, the water just sort-of exploded," he recalled. "He never barked. He never saw it... It took him down like it was nothing."
Sheriff’s deputy rescues baby skunk: 'It’s so cute!'
"You guys! It's a baby skunk!” Olmsted County Deputy Nate Jacobson documented the entire cute encounter, from rescue to rehab. And nope, he didn't get sprayed.
"You guys! It's a baby skunk!” Olmsted County Deputy Nate Jacobson documented the entire cute encounter, from rescue to rehab. And nope, he didn't get sprayed.
Watch: Black bear stalks family along Canadian trail
A young family recorded a scary encounter with a black bear during a hiking trip last week in Whistler, but their quick thinking kept things from getting worse.
A young family recorded a scary encounter with a black bear during a hiking trip last week in Whistler, but their quick thinking kept things from getting worse.
Scope of catastrophic damage along Yellowstone River emerges as historic floodwaters recede
Montana National Guard says troops have rescued 87 people from floodwaters.
Montana National Guard says troops have rescued 87 people from floodwaters.
Soggy days are wonderland for slugs, snails. 'Exshellent' ways to rid pests from garden
Coastal areas of the Pacific and Atlantic are known to be prime regions for slugs and snails.
Coastal areas of the Pacific and Atlantic are known to be prime regions for slugs and snails.
Harmful algae detected at Red Bud Isle, treatment to begin in coming days
Harmful algae has been detected at Red Bud Isle. The city will begin treating it next week.
Harmful algae has been detected at Red Bud Isle. The city will begin treating it next week.
Fighting bears tumble down mountain in Spain
A dramatic and violent encounter between two bears in nature was captured on video over the weekend.
A dramatic and violent encounter between two bears in nature was captured on video over the weekend.
Dog that defended California owner from mountain lion dies
A dog credited with defending her owner from a mountain lion attack last month in Northern California unexpectedly died Wednesday.
A dog credited with defending her owner from a mountain lion attack last month in Northern California unexpectedly died Wednesday.
Watch: Trombone-playing music teacher scares off bear from Canadian school
The black bear was spotted lingering near a garbage bin outside a school on Canada’s Vancouver Island.
The black bear was spotted lingering near a garbage bin outside a school on Canada’s Vancouver Island.
Ex-MMA trainer fights kangaroo that attacked his dogs in wild video
The Australian man suffered injuries to his head, leg and arm and said the kangaroo tried to go after his dogs again after he and the animal battled.
The Australian man suffered injuries to his head, leg and arm and said the kangaroo tried to go after his dogs again after he and the animal battled.
Florida police snipers cover rescue divers searching in alligator-infested pond
As dive teams searched the murky Florida pond for survivors of a car crash, police snipers had to have their rifles trained on the water to protect the divers from alligators.
As dive teams searched the murky Florida pond for survivors of a car crash, police snipers had to have their rifles trained on the water to protect the divers from alligators.
Bison gores woman, tosses her 10 feet in Yellowstone after getting too close
A 25-year-old Ohio woman visiting Yellowstone was gored by a bison after getting within 10 feet of the animal, park officials said.
A 25-year-old Ohio woman visiting Yellowstone was gored by a bison after getting within 10 feet of the animal, park officials said.
9-year-old girl recovering after being attacked by a cougar in Stevens County
9-year-old Lily Kryzhanivskyy is recovering after being attacked by a cougar near Fruitland, Washington in Stevens County on Saturday morning.
9-year-old Lily Kryzhanivskyy is recovering after being attacked by a cougar near Fruitland, Washington in Stevens County on Saturday morning.
'Aggressive' dolphin at North Padre Island prompts NOAA to send out warning to beachgoers
A dolphin in the North Padre Island area is showing aggressive, dangerous behavior. The NOAA warns beachgoers to avoid the animal at all costs.
A dolphin in the North Padre Island area is showing aggressive, dangerous behavior. The NOAA warns beachgoers to avoid the animal at all costs.
TPWD reminds boaters to "clean, drain and dry" over Memorial Day weekend, summer
Boaters need to remove all plants, mud and debris from boats, trailers, vehicles and gear and drain the water from all equipment and on-board receptacles before leaving a lake.
Boaters need to remove all plants, mud and debris from boats, trailers, vehicles and gear and drain the water from all equipment and on-board receptacles before leaving a lake.