Watch: Rare, endangered fox caught on camera in California national park

The Sierra Nevada red fox is an endangered species living solely in the Golden state and with less than 100 individuals living in the wild, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Watch: Bear's hilarious attempt to pry open a trash can

The bear tips the can, rotates it, pushes it, and climbs on top of it in a desperate - yet entertaining - attempt to get it open.

Bison boils to death in Yellowstone hot spring

A bison was being photographed wandering around the hot spring’s edge when it reportedly stumbled into the scalding water and couldn’t get out.

'Girls Fish Too!' children's book encourages young anglers
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As summertime kicks into high gear, there's a new book by a young author encouraging girls to pursue activities traditionally seen as male-dominated, like fishing for instance, to help them feel more confident to try new things.

Plastic lid finally removed from bear's neck after 2 years

Wildlife experts finally were able to trap a black bear and remove a large lid that was stuck around his neck for two years.

Dog comes face-to-face with bear inside Monrovia home

A homeowner got quite the surprise when security footage captured a bear inside her Monrovia home.

See it: Angler shatters Idaho state record with unforgettable catch

An Idaho man made the catch of a lifetime when he caught a grass carp weighing nearly 70 pounds, officials announced this week.

Cicadas blamed for crash that left car on its side

An Ohio police department is warning people to leave their car windows up after cicadas invaded a car and caused a crash.

Lincoln Park Zoo welcomes new herd of alpacas: PHOTOS

A fluffy new crew has arrived at Lincoln Park Zoo—meet the six alpacas now calling Chicago home!

West Nile virus detected in DuPage County mosquitoes

Mosquitoes in DuPage County tested positive for West Nile virus last month, health officials announced Thursday.

Do you attract an abnormal amount of mosquitos? Here's why
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As it gets hotter outside, swarms of mosquitos are set on putting a damper on this season's fun in the sun. While insect experts say there's certain factors that could make you a prime target, there's strategies to help keep yourself from becoming a bug buffet.