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COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE

Colorado’s bats live in surprising places. Biologists, and volunteer observers, are trying to find them.

Volunteers across Colorado are heading out to abandoned mines and rocky slopes with clipboards in hand. As part of the Colorado Bat Watch pr…
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Volunteers use headlamps to monitor bat emergence from a mine entrance in Boulder County at dusk.
A large Steller sea lion lounging on the docks at Pier 39 in San Francisco surrounded by smaller California sea lions.
PIER 39

New Steller sea lion appears at San Francisco's Pier 39

A massive Steller sea lion appeared at San Francisco’s Pier 39 this Thursday, and the local community is alrea…
2h ago
A black-fronted nunbird perched in the dense canopy of the Peruvian Amazon rainforest.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

Deep in the Amazon, researchers found birds and monkeys passing predator warnings from one species to another — a single alarm can ripple through the canopy as other animals hear it, react and pass the danger on

A hawk flies into the Amazon canopy and the entire forest shifts. New research from the University of Californ…
4h ago
A close-up view of a browser network log showing a 1x1 pixel request from an Adform server.
ADFORM

Chonkers imitator appears at San Francisco's Pier 39

A recent discovery at Pier 39 sheds light on how digital tracking operates in plain sight. A 1x1 pixel image f…
6h ago
A Hawaiian monk seal resting on a sandy beach during a federal investigation into a recent animal death on Molokai.
NOAA

NOAA offers up to $20K for information on Molokai monk seal death

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has announced a reward of up…
8h ago
A red handfish photographed against a stark white background for the National Geographic Photo Ark project.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

18,000 portraits in 20 years: The man racing to photograph life on Earth

For 20 years, Joel Sartore has been racing against time. His mission, the Nation…
10h ago
Shelly Thorburn uses bear spray to stop a charging moose from attacking her dogs in a Montana backyard.
MONTANA

Montana woman uses bear spray to save her 3 dogs from moose ambush, wild video shows

A Montana resident faced a terrifying situation in her own backyard last week wh…
12h ago
A North American river otter swims in calm water near the surface.
LAKE TAHOE

Why a woman was attacked by an otter while swimming in Lake Tahoe

A routine swim at Lake Tahoe turned into a survival situation for local resident…
13h ago
A beluga whale named Rain swimming in the water at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium.
SHEDD AQUARIUM

2 more beluga whales die at Chicago aquarium, including 1 recently rescued from Canada

Shedd Aquarium has announced the deaths of two more beluga whales, including one…
15h ago
A black bear walking through a residential neighborhood in Asheville, North Carolina.
NCWRC

Breaking-and-entering black bear on the loose in Asheville area

A female black bear is currently targeting homes in the Asheville area, leading …
17h ago
A close-up of a white-tailed deer in a Wisconsin forest during the late summer.
DNR

West Bend couple find four dead deer in 10 days as DNR warns of spread of EHD

A local West Bend couple has reported a distressing trend on their property. Ove…
19h ago
A mule deer walking on a hillside near Avalon on Catalina Island as part of the new cull order.
CONSERVANCY

Judge rules 2,000 Catalina Island deer can be killed to save native plant species

A judge in Los Angeles County has officially cleared the way for the removal of …
21h ago
A white-tailed deer buck lies deceased near a pond in the Town of Hartford during an EHD outbreak in August 2026.
DNR

Hundreds of deer found dead in southeastern Wisconsin likely due to disease spread

An outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease, or EHD, has claimed at least 600 w…
23h ago
A bull elk with a fire hose tangled in its antlers while ODFW officials prepare to sedate the animal.
ODFW

Elk gets antlers tangled in fire hose, ODFW and fire crews assist

A bull elk faced a dangerous situation on August 30 after getting its antlers ca…
1d ago
White-tailed deer grazing in a residential yard in Beverly Hills, Michigan.
OAKLAND COUNTY

Deer survey launched for Oakland County residents as culling debate divides communities

The Southeast Michigan Urban Deer Coalition and the Southeast Michigan Council o…
1d ago
A black bear rests in a tree near the entrance to Fort Marcy Park in Santa Fe.
SANTA FE POLICE

Santa Fe bear leaves Fort Marcy Park as sightings rise

Santa Fe is experiencing a significant rise in black bear sightings this summer,…
1d ago
A bigfin squid with long tentacles drifting near the Davidson Seamount off the California coast.
MBARI

Rare, tentacled sea creature spotted in California waters

Researchers have documented a rare bigfin squid near the Davidson Seamount off t…
1d ago
Douglas and Keri adjusting a solar light fixture on a wooden post at their Arizona homestead at dusk.
SOLAR

Arizona homesteaders light 36 acres with solar to spot rattlesnakes without washing out dark skies

Lighting 36 acres while living off-grid requires more than just buying a few sol…
1d ago
A trained Labrador retriever searching for animal scat in a forest during a wolf movement study in North Park, Colorado.
WILD RANCH

What can working dogs tell us about how wolves are moving across the landscape?

Managing wolf presence on cattle ranches is a relentless task, often requiring r…
1d ago
Close up of a woodchuck in a Maine field during summer.
MAINE CDC

Rabid woodchuck confirmed in Auburn

A groundhog in Auburn, Maine, has tested positive for rabies. State health offic…
1d ago
Kane Szymanski holding a Canada goose during the early hunting season in Suamico, Wisconsin.
WISCONSIN DNR

Hunters find success as early goose season opens

The early Canada goose hunting season officially kicked off on September 1 in Wi…
2d ago
A rare hammerhead shark swimming near a boat off the coast of Niantic during a recent sighting.
ATLANTIC SHARK INSTITUTE

Shark sightings in Long Island Sound approach record numbers, expert says

Shark sightings in Long Island Sound are hitting record levels this summer, acco…
2d ago
A large hammerhead shark swims near the surface of the water off the coast of Niantic, Connecticut.
ATLANTIC SHARK INSTITUTE

Hammerhead shark spotted off coast of Niantic

Boaters in Niantic experienced a rare encounter this Monday when a hammerhead sh…
2d ago
A coyote walks across a hill in the Chatsworth Nature Preserve carrying a greater roadrunner in its mouth.
WILDLIFE

Rare, real-life coyote and roadrunner encounter captured in Southern California

A scene right out of a classic cartoon played out in real life at the Chatsworth…
2d ago
A juvenile Bald Eagle that died after being shot with an air rifle in Salem Township, Westmoreland County.
PENNSYLVANIA GAME COMMISSION

Pa wildlife officials investigation unlawful killing of juvenile Bald Eagle in Salem Twp.

Wildlife officials in Westmoreland County are calling for information following …
2d ago
Monarch butterfly resting on a flower in a California state park during a monitoring initiative.
CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS

Californians urged to report monarch butterfly sightings

The California State Parks Foundation is asking for your help to track the strug…
2d ago
A black bear inspects a bear-resistant metal dumpster in a residential area.
TETON COUNTY SHERIFF

Deputies warn of increased black bear activity in Teton Valley. Here's what you can do about it

Sheriff deputies in Teton Valley are reporting a sharp increase in black bear ac…
2d ago
A bobcat sitting on a residential staircase in a home in Kirkland, Washington after police responded to the scene.
KIRKLAND

Bobcat sneaks into Kirkland home, mistaken for burglar

A Kirkland homeowner received a major shock on Monday morning when they heard lo…
2d ago
A coyote with a noticeable facial growth sits in a grassy area in Studio City, California.
WILDLIFE

Wendy the Studio City coyote is captured and being treated for huge facial growth

A coyote known by residents as Wendy is finally receiving medical care after bei…
2d ago
A black bear crossing a rural road in Colorado during the transition into autumn.
COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE

Garfield County sees sharp rise in bear-vehicle deaths

Garfield County is experiencing an alarming increase in bear-vehicle collisions …
2d ago
A pair of Cope's gray tree frogs locked in a mating embrace on a textured surface.
SCIENCE

Frogs Make Poor Mating Choices When Overwhelmed

Cope's gray tree frogs might be better off with fewer options. A study conducted…
2d ago
A hammerhead shark swimming near the surface of the water off the coast of Niantic, Connecticut.
ATLANTIC SHARK INSTITUTE

Hammerhead shark spotted off Connecticut coast, witness says

A local resident captured a surprising sight off the coast of Niantic on Monday.…
2d ago
Biologist Greg Metzger tagging a sand tiger shark off the coast of the Hamptons for scientific study.
SOFO

Researchers catch sharks off NY’s Hamptons, attach trackers to toothy predators

Researchers in the Hamptons are working to better understand the shark populatio…
3d ago
A California sea lion rests on a beach near Monterey while experiencing symptoms of domoic acid poisoning.
MARINEMAMMALCENTER

Sick, disoriented sea lions are washing up on California beaches

A toxic algal bloom is currently sickening sea lions along the California coast.…
3d ago
A black bear foraging in the Idaho wilderness during a sunny day.
IDAHO FISH AND GAME

Black bear relocated after wandering into Pocatello neighborhood

Wildlife officials in Pocatello responded to an unusual visitor this past Sunday…
3d ago
A mother bear and two cubs exiting a concrete water tank via a ladder placed by Los Angeles County fire crews.
LA COUNTY FIRE

Bear family climbs to safety after water tank rescue in California

A mother bear and her two cubs are safe today after spending more than 12 hours …
3d ago
Dawn the marmot stands in a rocky field during the inaugural Fat Marmot Week competition.
RMBL

Exclusive: Meet the inaugural winner of Fat Marmot Week

The inaugural Fat Marmot Week has officially crowned a champion. Dawn, a yellow-…
3d ago
An adult bald eagle perched on a tree branch overlooking a river in Pennsylvania.
PENNSYLVANIA GAME COMMISSION

Bald eagle dies after shooting in Salem

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is looking for leads after a bald eagle was fou…
3d ago
A fisher standing in a forest setting representing the carnivores found in North America.
LEBANON POLICE

Police say fisher attack reported in Lebanon, New Hampshire

Lebanon Police are currently looking into a reported animal attack that happened…
3d ago
A mother bear and her cubs climbing out of a concrete water tank via a ladder during a rescue in La Verne, California.
LA COUNTY FIRE

Bear family climbs to safety after water tank rescue in California

A routine morning hike turned into a dramatic rescue in Marshall Canyon Regional…
3d ago
Black bear roaming near a forested area in Deschutes County during late August.
DESCHUTES COUNTY SHERIFF

Bear Beware: Increasing presence of Black Bears as Seasons Change

Deschutes County authorities report a rise in black bear sightings as the summer…
3d ago
Coyote walking through a residential neighborhood near the Jersey Shore during the day.
WILDWOOD

Coyote sightings at the Jersey Shore spark concerns for pets and children

Coyotes have been spotted venturing into yards and digging under fences in Wildw…
3d ago
A cub climbs a ladder out of a water tank while fire officials observe the bear family rescue in La Verne.
LA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT

‘Very lucky’ family of bears rescued from Southern California water tank

A family of bears had a close call in La Verne this past weekend. Hikers at Mars…
3d ago
An LDWF agent standing near a lagoon in New Orleans City Park after securing a six-foot alligator.
LDWF

7-foot alligator captured by trapper near City Park, euthanized over the weekend, LDWF says

Agents from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries safely removed a …
4d ago
A remote-operated vehicle capturing deep-sea specimens from the Clarion-Clipperton Zone in the Pacific Ocean.
PACIFIC OCEAN

They brought back 48 species from the deep Pacific, and most have no name

Scientists exploring the Clarion-Clipperton Zone in the Pacific recently brought…
4d ago
An Evening Bat resting on a wooden surface against a blurred background.
SCDNR

It’s bat season in the Lowcountry. Here's what makes these flying mammals so remarkable.

If you look up during a Charleston dusk, those darting shadows aren't birds. You…
4d ago
A giant tortoise moves through the dry, grassy landscape of Española Island, clearing vegetation in its path.
CONSERVATION

In the 1970s, just 14 giant tortoises remained on Española; now 3,000 are restoring vegetation and bringi

In the 1970s, Española Island’s giant tortoise population was nearly gone. Only …
4d ago
A road sign warning drivers of moose activity in a wooded area of New Hampshire.
TWIN MOUNTAIN

NH officials respond to two crashes involving moose in 24 hours

Twin Mountain officials are reporting two separate crashes involving moose over …
4d ago
A close-up of a monarch butterfly resting on a flower in a Missouri garden during the late summer.
MISSOURI CONSERVATION CORPS

Tagging sessions set for annual monarch migration through Missouri

The Missouri Conservation Corps is calling on volunteers to help track the annua…
4d ago
A black bear exits a Colorado fire station after searching for food.
WILDLIFE

Colorado has logged more than 7,000 bear sightings in 2026, topping its previous full-year record as hung

Colorado is currently facing an unprecedented surge in human-wildlife conflict a…
4d ago
A sick sea lion resting on a sandy California beach during a toxic algal bloom event.
MARINE MAMMAL CENTER

Growing number of sea lions fall ill amid domoic acid surge along California coast

A concerning surge of domoic acid is affecting sea lion populations along the Ca…
4d ago
Great hammerhead shark swimming through shallow water with its mouth open as it hunts for prey.
SHARK

Watch a Hammerhead Hunt a Tarpon Feet from Key West Tourists

A startling video out of Key West shows a great hammerhead shark hunting a tarpo…
4d ago
A bronze sculpture rendering of Grizzly 399 and her four cubs planned for the National Museum of Wildlife Art.
GRIZZLY 399

‘Against All Odds’: Monument honoring Grizzly 399 and her cubs to be unveiled

Jackson is preparing for a significant tribute to one of the most recognized wil…
4d ago
Dawn the marmot, winner of Fat Marmot Week, standing in a mountain field in Colorado.
MARMOTPROJECT

Exclusive: Meet the inaugural winner of Fat Marmot Week

The results are in for the first-ever Fat Marmot Week in Colorado. After a month…
5d ago
A grey wolf standing in a forest setting in northern Minnesota near Voyageurs National Park.
VOYAGEURS WOLF PROJECT

From poop to plants, how wolves help blueberries grow and spread in northern Minnesota

New research from the Voyageurs Wolf Project reveals that wolves in northern Min…
5d ago
A black bear walking through a residential yard in Middle Tennessee during the summer of 2026.
TWRA

Black bears are showing up across Middle Tennessee. One surprised a judge.

Middle Tennessee residents are reporting an uptick in black bear sightings this …
5d ago
Wildlife officials working to remove an alligator from a public walking area in City Park, New Orleans.
CITY PARK

Video shows large alligator near popular walking trail in City Park

Wildlife officials removed a 7.5-foot alligator from City Park on Saturday after…
5d ago
A mother bear and her cub climbing out of a water tank in La Verne, California, during a rescue operation.
LA VERNE FIRE DEPARTMENT

Family of bears rescued from large water tank in San Gabriel Valley

A group of runners in La Verne got quite the shock on Saturday when they heard h…
5d ago
Bright orange safety netting surrounds a sand nesting area for snapping turtles at North Beach in Burlington.
BURLINGTON

Snapping turtles to hatch soon at North Beach

Burlington Parks and Recreation is keeping a close eye on a nest of snapping tur…
5d ago
California Fish and Wildlife officials examine a water cistern in La Verne to rescue trapped bears.
BEARS

Mother bear and cub remain trapped in La Verne cistern after one cub freed

A rescue operation is underway in La Verne after three bears were found trapped …
5d ago
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