Meet the bears competing to be the 2026 Fat Bear Week champion in Alaska national park
Fat Bear Week is back at Katmai National Park in Alaska and this year, the competition is fiercer than ever.
Fat Bear Week is back at Katmai National Park in Alaska and this year, the competition is fiercer than ever.
Invasive carp inch closer to Lake Michigan
Work has resumed on a key Brandon Road Lock and Dam barrier project after a nearly two-month pause, as officials raise concerns about invasive carp moving closer to Lake Michigan.
Work has resumed on a key Brandon Road Lock and Dam barrier project after a nearly two-month pause, as officials raise concerns about invasive carp moving closer to Lake Michigan.
New tiny wild cat species discovered in Bolivia’s cloud forests
Researchers have identified Leopardus tilcayo, a previously unknown species of tiny wild cat, in Bolivia’s cloud forests, marking the first formal description of a new living cat species in more than a century.
Researchers have identified Leopardus tilcayo, a previously unknown species of tiny wild cat, in Bolivia’s cloud forests, marking the first formal description of a new living cat species in more than a century.
Black bears attack 2 women in Colorado just days apart, bringing yearly total to 10 as encounters surge
Bear attacks are at an all-time high in Colorado as bears continue to seek food in residential areas across the state.
Bear attacks are at an all-time high in Colorado as bears continue to seek food in residential areas across the state.
Michigan man missing at Isle Royale National Park
A Michigan man has been reported missing in Isle Royale National Park. A search operation is currently underway by the National Park Service.
A Michigan man has been reported missing in Isle Royale National Park. A search operation is currently underway by the National Park Service.
Massive bird migration: Most over Wisconsin, 550M across US
Woah! Hundreds of millions of birds were migrating across the country on Wednesday night, with the highest concentration over Wisconsin.
Woah! Hundreds of millions of birds were migrating across the country on Wednesday night, with the highest concentration over Wisconsin.
What's behind the growing number of bear encounters in the US this year
Bear encounters with humans are on the rise, especially in the Rocky Mountains, where the summer drought has bears seeking food in urban areas, leading to encounters with humans.
Bear encounters with humans are on the rise, especially in the Rocky Mountains, where the summer drought has bears seeking food in urban areas, leading to encounters with humans.
Rabid bat found in Chicago suburb: How to protect yourself and your pets
A Cook County wildlife biologist explains rabies risks, what to do if you find a bat and how to protect your pets.
A Cook County wildlife biologist explains rabies risks, what to do if you find a bat and how to protect your pets.
Watch: Mystery animal attacks man in New Hampshire parking lot
A mystery animal attacked a man in a Lebanon, New Hampshire, parking lot, surveillance video released by police shows.
A mystery animal attacked a man in a Lebanon, New Hampshire, parking lot, surveillance video released by police shows.
Asian tiger mosquitoes are invading Chicagoland — here’s how to protect yourself
The invasive mosquitoes are biting aggressively during the day and multiplying in backyard standing water, while experts share simple ways to keep them away and reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illness.
The invasive mosquitoes are biting aggressively during the day and multiplying in backyard standing water, while experts share simple ways to keep them away and reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illness.
Chicago reports first West Nile virus death of 2026
Chicago health officials are reporting the city's first two human cases of West Nile virus this year, including the first death linked to the virus in 2026.
Chicago health officials are reporting the city's first two human cases of West Nile virus this year, including the first death linked to the virus in 2026.
Cook County confirms first human West Nile virus cases of season
Cook County health officials are warning of a high risk of West Nile virus infection after confirming the first four human cases in the suburbs this season.
Cook County health officials are warning of a high risk of West Nile virus infection after confirming the first four human cases in the suburbs this season.
Rabid bat confirmed in Chicago suburb
A rabid bat has been confirmed in suburban Chicago. Here's what to know.
A rabid bat has been confirmed in suburban Chicago. Here's what to know.
Partial lunar eclipse may be visible in the Midwest Thursday into Friday
A partial lunar eclipse may be visible through Thursday's night sky. Here's what to expect and how to prepare.
A partial lunar eclipse may be visible through Thursday's night sky. Here's what to expect and how to prepare.
Peekachu, rescued beluga whale at Shedd Aquarium, dies suddenly
Peekachu, one of eight beluga whales recently rescued from a closed Canadian marine park and brought to Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, died suddenly Tuesday evening.
Peekachu, one of eight beluga whales recently rescued from a closed Canadian marine park and brought to Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, died suddenly Tuesday evening.
Why mosquitoes may seem worse than ever in Chicago
An epidemiologist explains what’s behind this mosquito season, what to know about Asian tiger mosquitoes and how you can protect yourself from bites and mosquito-borne illnesses.
An epidemiologist explains what’s behind this mosquito season, what to know about Asian tiger mosquitoes and how you can protect yourself from bites and mosquito-borne illnesses.
Several deer dead from virus in southeast Wisconsin
Around 100 deer have been found dead in Washington County following the start of an EHD outbreak. The DNR in Wisconsin is investigating.
Around 100 deer have been found dead in Washington County following the start of an EHD outbreak. The DNR in Wisconsin is investigating.
New jaguar sightings in Arizona spark excitement
Two jaguars spotted near the U.S.-Mexico border are fueling hopes for the species’ return to the United States.
Two jaguars spotted near the U.S.-Mexico border are fueling hopes for the species’ return to the United States.
Man busted after customs uncovers bizarre cargo hidden inside 22 pairs of socks
A man was arrested at a Tokyo airport after authorities discovered about 200 lizards stuffed inside 22 pairs of socks in his suitcase, according to reports.
A man was arrested at a Tokyo airport after authorities discovered about 200 lizards stuffed inside 22 pairs of socks in his suitcase, according to reports.
Dozens of deer in Wisconsin dead from EHD
Around 100 deer have been found dead in Washington County following the start of an EHD outbreak. The outbreak is likely to continue until the first frost of the season.
Around 100 deer have been found dead in Washington County following the start of an EHD outbreak. The outbreak is likely to continue until the first frost of the season.