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.

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.

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.

Teenager going for a quick swim severely injured in shark attack

A 15-year-old girl from Aspen, Colorado, was severely injured in a shark attack while scuba diving in Belize this week, according to reports and a fundraising page set up for the teen.

'Double Arch' at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area has collapsed: National Park Service

The Double Arch, per park officials, was a frequently visited geological feature, and it collapsed on Aug. 8. Changing water levels and erosion are believed to have contributed to the collapse.

Alligator spotted swimming in Lake Erie, prompting search

A search is ongoing for an alligator seen last weekend as officials investigate how the reptile ended up in the lake.

Orca nearly struck by boat, Puget Sound boater fined

A Bellingham boater was caught on camera driving through a pod of killer whales, and nearly striking an orca within moments of it leaping out of the water.

Saving Wildlife: The Orangutan
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Woodland Park Zoo?s Impact Beyond its Borders - The Orangutan. Hosted by FOX 13's Matthew Smith.

Drone video shows humpback whale swimming with no tail in Washington state
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A humpback whale missing its tail has been spotted in Washington state?s Salish Sea. Experts say the whale likely lost its iconic flukes after becoming entangled, possibly in some kind of line or fishing gear. (Video credit THE WHALE MUSEUM/NMFS PERMIT #24359 via AP)

What is 'zombie deer' brain disease and how did it end up in WA?

Washington's first case of chronic wasting disease, also called "zombie deer disease," has been confirmed in a white-tailed deer.

Calgary Zoo polar bear drowns after rough play incident

A necropsy has confirmed that a polar bear at the Calgary Zoo died after rough playing with another polar bear.

Surfer loses leg in fight with 10-foot great white shark

After the attack, Kai McKenzie managed to make it back to shore and his leg also washed ashore not long after.