Chernobyl’s mutant wolves developing resistance to cancer, study says

Wolves in Chernobyl’s radiation zone appear to have developed a resistance to cancer after being exposed to high levels of radiation in the wake of the nuclear disaster 35 years ago, according to a new study.

Monarch butterfly population hits historic low
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Aster Hasle from The Field Museum talks about why we are seeing a drastic decrease in monarch butterflies and what that means for our environment.

Cicada invasion to hit Illinois this summer
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For the first time in 200 years, not one but two cicada groups are set to appear at the same time in Illinois in what's called a "dual emergence."

Map: Here's where the double broods of cicadas will emerge in 2024

For the first time in 221 years, two different broods of cicadas will emerge simultaneously – and some states will be lucky enough to see both groups.

Huge bear evicted from California home: 'He's already found a new place'
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A large black bear was chased out from underneath a house in California. The bear got trapped under the house after electrical wires were installed with the hopes of keeping bears out.

Seal playfully tugs at scuba diver's hat in cute moment caught on cam

Video shows Ben Burville up close and personal with two curious seals, one of which tugs at his scuba hat while the other holds his hand.

Man chases squatting black bear from crawlspace with a paintball gun

A squatting black bear in the crawlspace of a home was 'asked' somewhat politely to please leave. But by asked -- we mean with a paintball gun.

Massive skull of ancient 'sea monster' discovered in England

After investigating the remains, paleontologists learned that the pliosaur, a prehistoric monster, roamed the planet over 100 million years ago.

Close encounters at the Shedd Aquarium
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The Shedd Aquarium is giving behind the scene tours that include animal encounters. Tim McGill touched jellyfish today on Good Day Chicago and lived to talk about it.

Massive 52-foot fin whale washes up on San Diego's Pacific Beach

“We thought it was a tarp from out in the water, but eventually we realized it was a whale and I’ve never seen anything like it," a local surfer told FOX 5 San Diego.

Woman killed in shark attack off Mexico's Pacific coast

The 26-year-old mom was swimming with her daughter and boosted her aboard a floating platform when the shark bit the woman.