Seattle's spider season is back; What causes it?
It's that time of year when we all seem to get a lot of uninvited house guests, and web design takes on a whole new meaning.
Watch: Rare 'flying spaghetti monsters' spotted in recent deep sea expedition
Twenty possible new species were discovered during this expedition along Chile's Nazca Ridge, according to researchers.
Girl, age 12, wins top fishing prize of 'Master Angler Milestone': 'She does it all'
Lucy Moore is the first female and the youngest angler to achieve the coveted fishing award, Master Angler Milestone in Maryland, and already has her sights set on her next big achievement.
West Nile and EEE: What's the difference between the mosquito-borne viruses?
The mosquito is the world’s deadliest animal, and dangerous infections have been in the headlines lately. Here’s what to know about the diseases and how to tell them apart.
Watch: Bear gets inches away from boy eating popcorn in Aspen backyard
The boy was on his phone and didn’t realize the bear was just inches from his face.
Stunning wildlife images featured in London's Natural History Museum photography competition
The Natural History Museum, London, shared a sneak peek of this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition images.
West Virginia man’s state crappie record lasts mere minutes before fishing buddy steals his thunder
Two fishing buddies were out on the lake using live minnows to capture not one but two record-breaking fish.
Rugby legend Percy Montgomery rescues stranded dolphin calf on Cape Town beach
Springbok Rugby World Cup champion Percy Montgomery became a hero after rescuing a stranded dolphin calf on a beach near Cape Town earlier this month.
Bald eagle rescued in Missouri wasn't injured: It was too fat to fly
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.
WA Fish & Wildlife warns of 'catastrophe' after finding invasive mussel
Washington State Fish and Wildlife officers are sounding the alarm after a highly-invasive zebra mussel was discovered at an aquarium wholesaler in Renton.
'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.
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.
Invasive European green crabs detected in new area of WA coast
Invasive European green crabs have been discovered near the Washington coast for the first time, specifically in the Quillayute River estuary near La Push.
Colorado highway closed after rattlesnakes slow efforts to fight fire
Colorado officials say loose rocks and rattlesnakes are hindering firefighters’ efforts in Clear Creek Canyon after lightning ignited a wildfire.
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.
Washington Lands Commissioner race tightens, recount in motion
Two weeks after Washington’s primary election, the race for the Commissioner of Public Lands remains too close to call, with an automatic recount now underway.
‘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.
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.
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.