Botswana threatens Germany with 20K elephants amid trophy hunting feud
Botswana, home to the world’s largest elephant population, has threatened to send 20,000 of the giant living land mammals to Germany to “roam free" amid a feud over trophy hunting.
Botswana, home to the world’s largest elephant population, has threatened to send 20,000 of the giant living land mammals to Germany to “roam free" amid a feud over trophy hunting.
'Cicada-geddon': How close are we to the 2024 cicada explosion?
Discover precisely when to anticipate the emergence of trillions of cicadas across 17 states.
Discover precisely when to anticipate the emergence of trillions of cicadas across 17 states.
102,000 salmon spilled from tanker truck in Oregon. Here's how most survived
A truck carrying more than 100,000 salmon smolts overturned in Oregon, and, miraculously, most of them managed to survive.
A truck carrying more than 100,000 salmon smolts overturned in Oregon, and, miraculously, most of them managed to survive.
Extinction risk to orcas accelerating
Researchers are raising the alarm about southern resident orcas. They are facing an accelerated risk of extinction.
Researchers are raising the alarm about southern resident orcas. They are facing an accelerated risk of extinction.
Watch: Iceland volcano erupts amidst Northern Lights display
A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted multiple times on Thursday, sending vibrant jets of lava and smoke into the sky amidst a stunning timelapse featuring the northern lights.
A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted multiple times on Thursday, sending vibrant jets of lava and smoke into the sky amidst a stunning timelapse featuring the northern lights.
USDA again asks for help squashing these invasive bugs
According to the USDA the spotted lanternfly and gypsy moth are highly detrimental invasive insects, causing significant economic and environmental harm.
According to the USDA the spotted lanternfly and gypsy moth are highly detrimental invasive insects, causing significant economic and environmental harm.
Salmon are struggling, as former foes turned allies call for action
Running out of time: A coalition hoping to save salmon from extinction in our region are launching a new campaign to draw attention, before time slips away.
Running out of time: A coalition hoping to save salmon from extinction in our region are launching a new campaign to draw attention, before time slips away.
Prehistoric giant dolphin discovered in Amazon by paleontologists
A groundbreaking discovery was made in the Peruvian Amazon as a team of paleontologists from the University of Zurich uncovered a new species of freshwater dolphin dating back between 24 and 16 million years.
A groundbreaking discovery was made in the Peruvian Amazon as a team of paleontologists from the University of Zurich uncovered a new species of freshwater dolphin dating back between 24 and 16 million years.
Grizzly bears returning to North Cascades? Agencies evaluate options
Two agencies are working to see if the return of grizzly bears is plausible for the North Cascades ecosystem of Washington.
Two agencies are working to see if the return of grizzly bears is plausible for the North Cascades ecosystem of Washington.
National Flower Day: Plant this "weed" to help the monarch butterfly population
March 21 is National Flower Day, and to celebrate, folks can plant some milkweed and start a pollinator garden to help the dwindling numbers of monarch butterflies.
March 21 is National Flower Day, and to celebrate, folks can plant some milkweed and start a pollinator garden to help the dwindling numbers of monarch butterflies.
Charlotte the pregnant stingray captivates fans waiting for rare birth
Charlotte the stingray, who became pregnant in a North Carolina aquarium despite having no male to mate with, continues to captivate fans as they await her extremely rare delivery.
Charlotte the stingray, who became pregnant in a North Carolina aquarium despite having no male to mate with, continues to captivate fans as they await her extremely rare delivery.
Falling trees claim 2 lives in a month, less than 5 miles apart
Within a single month, less than five miles apart, falling trees claimed two lives in western Washington.
Within a single month, less than five miles apart, falling trees claimed two lives in western Washington.
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival 2024: Guide to visiting the farms
Here's a guide to planning your visit to the annual Skagit Valley Tulip festival.
Here's a guide to planning your visit to the annual Skagit Valley Tulip festival.
Experienced surfer recounts 1st shark encounter in Hawaii: 'I was just in shock'
Experienced Hawaiian surfer Matthew White recounts his first shark encounter, despite 30 years of surfing, near Kaimana Beach.
Experienced Hawaiian surfer Matthew White recounts his first shark encounter, despite 30 years of surfing, near Kaimana Beach.
Invasive mussels pose threat to Yellowstone National Park
Because of the park's location, the introduction of invasive mussels could put the currently mussel-free waters in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho at risk.
Because of the park's location, the introduction of invasive mussels could put the currently mussel-free waters in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho at risk.
Arizona couple finds rattlesnake in the backseat of the car
The woman thinks she was driving around with the snake in the back of her car for two weeks.
The woman thinks she was driving around with the snake in the back of her car for two weeks.
Bear gang steals trash can from Connecticut driveway
A trio of bears was up to no good on a Connecticut property.
A trio of bears was up to no good on a Connecticut property.
Seaquarium where Tokitae died gets evicted by city of Miami
A lease termination was served to the company that runs the Miami Seaquarium (MSQ), the facility where Tokitae, a beloved killer whale that was taken from the Pacific Northwest half a century ago, died in 2023.
A lease termination was served to the company that runs the Miami Seaquarium (MSQ), the facility where Tokitae, a beloved killer whale that was taken from the Pacific Northwest half a century ago, died in 2023.
Orca kills great white shark: Video captures rarely seen event
Video shows an orca bodyslamming and killing a great white shark. Scientists believe it is the first time a single orca has been captured on video doing so.
Video shows an orca bodyslamming and killing a great white shark. Scientists believe it is the first time a single orca has been captured on video doing so.
Whale that vanished from Atlantic over 200 years ago spotted off Massachusetts: 'Shouldn't exist'
Scientists from the New England Aquarium (NEA) in Boston were flying off the coast of Nantucket on Friday when they saw a leviathan that has been extinct for over 200 years: a gray whale.
Scientists from the New England Aquarium (NEA) in Boston were flying off the coast of Nantucket on Friday when they saw a leviathan that has been extinct for over 200 years: a gray whale.