Hiker mauled by bear, hospitalized with ‘extensive’ injuries: official

A 45-year-old man hiking alone in Alberta, Canada, was mauled by a bear late Friday morning, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) confirmed to Fox News Digital Saturday.

Florida man arrested for keeping alligators in his backyard swimming pool, FWC says

A Florida man has been arrested after he was caught keeping alligators and several freshwater slider turtles on his property, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

Capybaras steal the show at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
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FOX 32's Natalie Bomke heads over to Brookfield Zoo Chicago to learn more about the rodents of unusual size, capybaras.

Esteemed nature photographer Paul Nicklen shows off amazing 'Reverence' exhibit in River North
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Tonight is your chance to enjoy an amazing exhibit by a world renowned National Geographic photographer. Paul Nicklen is a nature photographer and a conservationist. He is opening his exhibit of amazing work at Hilton Contemporary Gallery in River North.

West Nile and EEE: What's the difference between the mosquito-borne viruses?

The mosquito is the world’s deadliest animal, and dangerous infections have been in the headlines lately. Here’s what to know about the diseases and how to tell them apart.

Bison abound at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
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FOX 32's Natalie Bomke heads over to Brookfield Zoo Chicago to learn more about bison and their tendencies.

Co-workers leave Colorado man behind on mountain summit during office retreat

An injured Colorado man weathered a storm and survived a night alone on a mountain after his co-workers left him behind during an office retreat, rescue officials said Sunday.

Have you been experiencing mysterious bug bites? These mites could be the culprit
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First it was the cicadas, now people are complaining of mysterious bug bites. They are said to be coming from oak mites. Northwestern Medicine dermatologist Dr. Paras Vakharia explains more.

'Bizarre-looking' creature getting a helping hand from North Carolina conservationists

The hellbender is a large, aquatic salamander that favors clean, cool water, and spends most of the time under rocks. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates that the population has dropped significantly since the 1970s.