Have you been experiencing mysterious bug bites? These mites could be the culprit
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.
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.
Massachusetts' deadly mosquito virus threatening local towns: What to know
A rare yet deadly mosquito virus in Massachusetts has officials in several towns warning residents to avoid going outdoors at night.
A rare yet deadly mosquito virus in Massachusetts has officials in several towns warning residents to avoid going outdoors at night.
Bald eagle rescued in Missouri wasn't injured: It was too fat to fly
The eagle was just too engorged from its latest meal.
The eagle was just too engorged from its latest meal.
Alaska hunter mauled by bear calmly takes to camera after shooting himself while stopping attack
“Thankfully, when I was falling backwards, I was able to unsheathe my pistol and absolutely unload," Tyler Johnson said.
“Thankfully, when I was falling backwards, I was able to unsheathe my pistol and absolutely unload," Tyler Johnson said.
'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.
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.
Bearded creature washing up on Texas beach is that of 'worst nightmares'
Fireworms, also known as bristle worms, are small worms covered in tiny, needle-like spikes that are filled with venom.
Fireworms, also known as bristle worms, are small worms covered in tiny, needle-like spikes that are filled with venom.
Watch: ‘Spectacular’ video shows dolphins leaping out of water off San Diego coast
The video was shared on social media and gained over 7 million views.
The video was shared on social media and gained over 7 million views.
‘Doomsday fish’ found dead off coast of Southern California
According to NOAA, the fish are typically found in deep, ocean waters, where they are rarely seen by humans.
According to NOAA, the fish are typically found in deep, ocean waters, where they are rarely seen by humans.
Mysterious bug bites could be from mites feeding on cicada eggs
With so many cicada eggs available for food, the more mites there are to feast, disperse and then land on humans to bite.
With so many cicada eggs available for food, the more mites there are to feast, disperse and then land on humans to bite.
Black bear euthanized after mauling toddler at Montana campground
A black bear in Montana was captured and euthanized after mauling a 3-year-old child at a private campground near Red Lodge.
A black bear in Montana was captured and euthanized after mauling a 3-year-old child at a private campground near Red Lodge.
Teenager going for a quick swim severely injured in shark attack
A 15-year-old girl from Aspen, Colorado, was severely injured in a shark attack while scuba diving in Belize this week, according to reports and a fundraising page set up for the teen.
A 15-year-old girl from Aspen, Colorado, was severely injured in a shark attack while scuba diving in Belize this week, according to reports and a fundraising page set up for the teen.
'Double Arch' at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area has collapsed: National Park Service
The Double Arch, per park officials, was a frequently visited geological feature, and it collapsed on Aug. 8. Changing water levels and erosion are believed to have contributed to the collapse.
The Double Arch, per park officials, was a frequently visited geological feature, and it collapsed on Aug. 8. Changing water levels and erosion are believed to have contributed to the collapse.
Alligator spotted swimming in Lake Erie, prompting search
A search is ongoing for an alligator seen last weekend as officials investigate how the reptile ended up in the lake.
A search is ongoing for an alligator seen last weekend as officials investigate how the reptile ended up in the lake.
How The Killers made one fan's dream come true at Lollapalooza: Block Club Chicago
Stephanie Lulay, executive editor at Block Club Chicago, breaks down some of their top stories from the past week including rampant rabbits, Chicago representing at the Paris Olympics and a Lollapalooza dream made reality.
Stephanie Lulay, executive editor at Block Club Chicago, breaks down some of their top stories from the past week including rampant rabbits, Chicago representing at the Paris Olympics and a Lollapalooza dream made reality.
Rare albino alligator hatches in Florida: 'Estimated 100 to 200 in the world'
A rare albino alligator has hatched from a successful breeding program in Florida.
A rare albino alligator has hatched from a successful breeding program in Florida.
Florida man arrested after he lassos alligator, ties it to fence, then calls 911 to report it: Deputies
A Florida man is accused of tying an alligator up against a fence and later calling 911, claiming to have found the reptile that way, deputies said.
A Florida man is accused of tying an alligator up against a fence and later calling 911, claiming to have found the reptile that way, deputies said.
Rare 'cotton candy' lobster caught in New England: '1 in 100 million'
The incredibly rare lobster was caught off the coast of New Hampshire and Maine. Here's what makes it so special.
The incredibly rare lobster was caught off the coast of New Hampshire and Maine. Here's what makes it so special.
Tick bite blamed for Kansas man's near-fatal allergic reaction eating BBQ sandwich
"I knew something was wrong when I was in the ER in September of this last year," Brian McCornack told FOX Weather.
"I knew something was wrong when I was in the ER in September of this last year," Brian McCornack told FOX Weather.
Calgary Zoo polar bear drowns after rough play incident
A necropsy has confirmed that a polar bear at the Calgary Zoo died after rough playing with another polar bear.
A necropsy has confirmed that a polar bear at the Calgary Zoo died after rough playing with another polar bear.
New art installations at Chicago Botanic Garden highlight plant conservation, biodiversity
There’s more than flowers and plants popping up at Chicago’s Botanic Garden this summer.
There’s more than flowers and plants popping up at Chicago’s Botanic Garden this summer.



















