How to dispose of a Christmas tree: Recycle, use in garden, protect wildlife
One idea: Cut your tree up and lay the branches over beds to insulate the soil. This way, the soil will not heat up in temporary winter warm spells and cause plants to come out of dormancy too soon.
One idea: Cut your tree up and lay the branches over beds to insulate the soil. This way, the soil will not heat up in temporary winter warm spells and cause plants to come out of dormancy too soon.
Relocated ‘nuisance’ bear travels nearly 1,000 miles, returns to national park
A bold black bear with a reputation for looting campsites and backpacks has wowed researchers once again.
A bold black bear with a reputation for looting campsites and backpacks has wowed researchers once again.
Polar bears near 'Polar Bear Capital' dying at alarming rate, new survey found
Females and bear cubs are having an especially hard time surviving, the study found.
Females and bear cubs are having an especially hard time surviving, the study found.
P-22 euthanized: Famed LA mountain lion put down due to injuries, 'chronic' health problems
P-22, LA's famous mountain lion was euthanized. Wildlife officials said the mountain lion had a skull fracture as well as kidney failure and liver disease.
P-22, LA's famous mountain lion was euthanized. Wildlife officials said the mountain lion had a skull fracture as well as kidney failure and liver disease.
13 bald eagles possibly poisoned after eating euthanized animals
Ten of the birds are in intensive care at the University of Minnesota Raptor Center.
Ten of the birds are in intensive care at the University of Minnesota Raptor Center.
Never-before-seen fish: Researchers discuss new species found more than 3 miles under the sea
Australian researchers searched deeper than scuba divers and submarines could go and found some never-before-seen specimens.
Australian researchers searched deeper than scuba divers and submarines could go and found some never-before-seen specimens.
Mountain lion drags dog from Sonoma County home: Video
A mountain lion was euthanized last weekend after terrorizing a Sonoma County home. The lion dragged the dog outside, then returned a day later and killed two goats, the homeowner said.
A mountain lion was euthanized last weekend after terrorizing a Sonoma County home. The lion dragged the dog outside, then returned a day later and killed two goats, the homeowner said.
SUE the T. Rex to have arm removed for research
FOX 32's Roseanne Tellez heads over the the Field Museum to check in on SUE the T.Rex who will be without an arm for a short period as researchers try to learn more about the creatures.
FOX 32's Roseanne Tellez heads over the the Field Museum to check in on SUE the T.Rex who will be without an arm for a short period as researchers try to learn more about the creatures.
Brookfield Zoo's Holiday Magic light festival to open on November 25
Holiday Magic features more than 2 million lights, including the "Sea of Lights," "Tunnel of Lights," a sparkling gingerbread house, giant illuminated animals, and a 41-foot tall tree. Visitors can drop off letters to Santa and go ice skating.
Holiday Magic features more than 2 million lights, including the "Sea of Lights," "Tunnel of Lights," a sparkling gingerbread house, giant illuminated animals, and a 41-foot tall tree. Visitors can drop off letters to Santa and go ice skating.
National Park Service: Please refrain from licking this psychedelic toad
The Sonoran Desert toad, also known as the Colorado River toad, secretes toxins that can make people sick and even kill a full-grown dog, officials say.
The Sonoran Desert toad, also known as the Colorado River toad, secretes toxins that can make people sick and even kill a full-grown dog, officials say.
We finally know why some people get more mosquito bites than others
If you’re the friend who gets the most mosquito bites, science says it might not be a cruel random phenomenon.
If you’re the friend who gets the most mosquito bites, science says it might not be a cruel random phenomenon.
Injured deer euthanized after breaking window, trashing North Carolina high school
The deer reportedly lost one of its antlers.
The deer reportedly lost one of its antlers.
Missing Indonesian grandmother eaten alive by 22-foot python
A search party located the python and found the missing woman inside after dissecting the reptile.
A search party located the python and found the missing woman inside after dissecting the reptile.
Tree housing bald eagle nest in Mooseheart comes crashing down
A giant eagle nest crashed to the ground Wednesday morning in Mooseheart, Illinois, ending more than a decade of great birdwatching.
A giant eagle nest crashed to the ground Wednesday morning in Mooseheart, Illinois, ending more than a decade of great birdwatching.
Sheriff: Hunter accidentally shoots himself during grizzly bear attack
This is the second bear attack in Wyoming in a week.
This is the second bear attack in Wyoming in a week.
Watch what a polar bear has to do to move across ice sheets in the Arctic
Video shows the polar bear, the largest carnivore species on the planet, acting as playfully as man’s best friend.
Video shows the polar bear, the largest carnivore species on the planet, acting as playfully as man’s best friend.
How to stop squirrels, other critters from eating your pumpkins
From cayenne pepper to owl decoys, here are some suggestions from experts on how to safely keep the squirrels at bay this Halloween.
From cayenne pepper to owl decoys, here are some suggestions from experts on how to safely keep the squirrels at bay this Halloween.
Life under the microscope: Nikon photo contest shows creepy closeups, stunning imagery
One astonishing “image of distinction” is raising hairs around the world.
One astonishing “image of distinction” is raising hairs around the world.
Mountain lion hit and killed by car in I-88
Illinois State Police said a mountain lion was struck and killed Sunday night on Interstate 88 in DeKalb County.
Illinois State Police said a mountain lion was struck and killed Sunday night on Interstate 88 in DeKalb County.
Mountain lion struck and killed on Interstate 88 in DeKalb County
Illinois State Police said a mountain lion was struck and killed Sunday night on Interstate 88 in DeKalb County.
Illinois State Police said a mountain lion was struck and killed Sunday night on Interstate 88 in DeKalb County.