Watch: Cicadas appear on trees in parts of US
Video shared of cicadas stuck to tree trunks have begun circulating on social media as the emergence of two broods begins.
Video shared of cicadas stuck to tree trunks have begun circulating on social media as the emergence of two broods begins.
Woodland Park Zoo bear devours ducklings in front of Seattle visitors
A group of visitors at Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo witnessed a brown bear scarf down several ducklings in her habitat last week.
A group of visitors at Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo witnessed a brown bear scarf down several ducklings in her habitat last week.
Brown bear scarfs down ducklings at Woodland Park Zoo
In a TikTok video posted by Rachelle, the bear, named Juniper, is seen watching the mother duck and her ducklings in the water before diving in and devouring the ducklings one at a time on April 23. (Storyful)
In a TikTok video posted by Rachelle, the bear, named Juniper, is seen watching the mother duck and her ducklings in the water before diving in and devouring the ducklings one at a time on April 23. (Storyful)
Oregon man accused of deliberately poisoning thousands of young salmon
An Oregon man faces charges after allegedly pouring bleach into a hatchery tank, resulting in the death of thousands of young salmon.
An Oregon man faces charges after allegedly pouring bleach into a hatchery tank, resulting in the death of thousands of young salmon.
Fecal pollution threatens 15 WA shellfish harvest areas
More than a dozen of Washington state's commercial shellfish growing areas are threatened because of increased fecal bacterial levels in the water.
More than a dozen of Washington state's commercial shellfish growing areas are threatened because of increased fecal bacterial levels in the water.
Grizzly bears will be actively restored to WA's North Cascades
The National Park Service (NPS) and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) announced on Thursday that they have made the decision to actively restore grizzly bears to the North Cascades.
The National Park Service (NPS) and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) announced on Thursday that they have made the decision to actively restore grizzly bears to the North Cascades.
Emerging cicadas' cacophony triggers calls to police in South Carolina from confused residents
“Although to some, the noise is annoying, they pose no danger to humans or pets," Newberry County deputies said. “Unfortunately, it is the sounds of nature."
“Although to some, the noise is annoying, they pose no danger to humans or pets," Newberry County deputies said. “Unfortunately, it is the sounds of nature."
Spotted in Salish Sea: First humpback mother, calf sighting of 2024
The first humpback mother and its calf sighting of the year happened this month in the Salish Sea.
The first humpback mother and its calf sighting of the year happened this month in the Salish Sea.
Dolphin found shot to death as NOAA offers $20K reward for info
A dolphin found dead in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, was confirmed to have been shot with a firearm, prompting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to offer a $20,000 reward for information leading to a conviction or penalty.
A dolphin found dead in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, was confirmed to have been shot with a firearm, prompting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to offer a $20,000 reward for information leading to a conviction or penalty.
‘Largest raptor footprints ever’ discovered in China
‘I was flabbergasted,’ Scott Persons recalled to FOX Television Stations following his team’s discovery of five raptor footprints.
‘I was flabbergasted,’ Scott Persons recalled to FOX Television Stations following his team’s discovery of five raptor footprints.
These bugs would normally be swarming Florida right now. But they’ve vanished
Florida is known for a variety of potentially dangerous wildlife: Alligators, sharks, mosquitoes, drunken spring breakers, and toxic green slime. Love bugs are generally not on that list.
Florida is known for a variety of potentially dangerous wildlife: Alligators, sharks, mosquitoes, drunken spring breakers, and toxic green slime. Love bugs are generally not on that list.
Pacific sleeper shark: Study analyzes ‘possibly the largest predatory fish' in ocean
Researchers at NOAA Fisheries created a “one-stop shop" for information critical to conserving the Pacific sleeper shark.
Researchers at NOAA Fisheries created a “one-stop shop" for information critical to conserving the Pacific sleeper shark.
Can you really eat cicadas? Try these delicious recipes to find out
Properly prepared cicadas can be a culinary delight, providing a sustainable and protein-rich option for adventurous food enthusiasts eager to explore new recipes with these edible insects.
Properly prepared cicadas can be a culinary delight, providing a sustainable and protein-rich option for adventurous food enthusiasts eager to explore new recipes with these edible insects.
Bumblebee queens can survive underwater for up to a week, study finds
Researchers conducted an experiment submerging bumblebee queens in water and discovered that the insects have the ability to survive land flooding.
Researchers conducted an experiment submerging bumblebee queens in water and discovered that the insects have the ability to survive land flooding.
Video: Group seen pulling bear cub from tree to take pictures in North Carolina
One bear cub was later found in poor condition, “likely a result of the unnecessary and irresponsible actions of the people involved," the wildlife agency said.
One bear cub was later found in poor condition, “likely a result of the unnecessary and irresponsible actions of the people involved," the wildlife agency said.
Mini rope bridges built to help tiny dormice in UK
An area of trees that became infected with fungus had to be cleared, leaving the tiny critters’ habitats disconnected.
An area of trees that became infected with fungus had to be cleared, leaving the tiny critters’ habitats disconnected.
Free entry to all national parks offered for National Park Week 2024 – what to know
Free entry to all U.S. national parks is being offered as a kick off to National Park Week 2024. Here’s what to know.
Free entry to all U.S. national parks is being offered as a kick off to National Park Week 2024. Here’s what to know.
How loud do cicadas get?
Certain species of cicadas in North America can produce calls reaching levels of around 100 decibels or higher, akin to the noise produced by a lawnmower or a passing jet aircraft.
Certain species of cicadas in North America can produce calls reaching levels of around 100 decibels or higher, akin to the noise produced by a lawnmower or a passing jet aircraft.
Pelicans, dolphin compete for fish in Florida
An amazing scene unfolded in Florida as a group of pelicans and a dolphin competed to catch a fish in the crystal-clear waters of Honeymoon Island.
An amazing scene unfolded in Florida as a group of pelicans and a dolphin competed to catch a fish in the crystal-clear waters of Honeymoon Island.
Allegheny woodrat: Elusive ‘species of concern’ captured on West Virginia trail cam
The Allegheny woodrat was described as both “federally threatened and downright adorable" by the U.S. Forest Service - Monongahela National Forest.
The Allegheny woodrat was described as both “federally threatened and downright adorable" by the U.S. Forest Service - Monongahela National Forest.