Montana men surprise momma bear with cub, encounter ends with accidental shooting
The men from Whitefish were scouting for hunting season in the woods near the Smokey Range Trailhead in the Flathead National Forest on Saturday when they encountered the full-grown grizzly and her cub.
The men from Whitefish were scouting for hunting season in the woods near the Smokey Range Trailhead in the Flathead National Forest on Saturday when they encountered the full-grown grizzly and her cub.
Celebration of Sk?aliCh?elh-tenaut (Tokitae)
Over a hund gathered to honor Tokitae, the Southern Resident orca who died in captivity at the Miami Seaquarium, on Sunday.
Over a hund gathered to honor Tokitae, the Southern Resident orca who died in captivity at the Miami Seaquarium, on Sunday.
Stunning video: Rare 'Octopus Garden' discovered off California coast
Scientists in California and beyond have discovered an "Octopus Garden" of up to 20,000 eight-armed creatures living in the deep sea about 80 miles southwest of Monterey.
Scientists in California and beyond have discovered an "Octopus Garden" of up to 20,000 eight-armed creatures living in the deep sea about 80 miles southwest of Monterey.
Tokitae remembered in vigil on Whidbey Island
As waves crashed ashore along Whidbey Island, a sense of anxiety filled the air as roughly 100 people gathered for a vigil.
As waves crashed ashore along Whidbey Island, a sense of anxiety filled the air as roughly 100 people gathered for a vigil.
Tokitae aka Lolita dies before she was set to be transported back to Puget Sound
Tokitae, or known by her performance name Lolita, has died in the Miami Seaquarium just months ahead of her possible transport back to her home Puget Sound waters. She was the oldest orca in captivity captured in the wild.
Tokitae, or known by her performance name Lolita, has died in the Miami Seaquarium just months ahead of her possible transport back to her home Puget Sound waters. She was the oldest orca in captivity captured in the wild.
$50M awarded to Washington fish passage projects
Fish culverts have long been a problem in this area. Whether it's poor design or infrastructure at the end of its lifespan, culverts have been linked to massive decline in fish populations, including a number of endangered salmon species.
Fish culverts have long been a problem in this area. Whether it's poor design or infrastructure at the end of its lifespan, culverts have been linked to massive decline in fish populations, including a number of endangered salmon species.
Watch: Penguins released back into Argentinian ocean after being nursed back to health
The animals had showed signs of malnutrition and hypothermia. One of them had been oiled, and another one had ingested plastics.
The animals had showed signs of malnutrition and hypothermia. One of them had been oiled, and another one had ingested plastics.
Watch: Mama bear, cubs enjoy back scratches in Maine woods
A mother bear and her three cubs were caught on camera being cute.
A mother bear and her three cubs were caught on camera being cute.
Hissing snake pulled from Arizona toilet in 'once-in-a-million' flush
A snake expert from Arizona successfully captured a black-and-pink Coachwhip discovered in a residential toilet near Tucson.
A snake expert from Arizona successfully captured a black-and-pink Coachwhip discovered in a residential toilet near Tucson.
Nevada wild horse roundup to continue despite deaths of 31 wild horses
The government appears to be doing everything it can to gather the mustangs as humanely as possible, a judge ruled.
The government appears to be doing everything it can to gather the mustangs as humanely as possible, a judge ruled.
Watch: Terrified raccoon wreaks havoc in Utah soccer stadium during rain delay
Video shows captivated fans scream as the raccoon falls from an overhang onto the main concourse. Chaos ensues.
Video shows captivated fans scream as the raccoon falls from an overhang onto the main concourse. Chaos ensues.
Otter attacks women tubing on Montana river; one airlifted to hospital
One woman's wounds were so severe that she had to be airlifted to a hospital, authorities said.
One woman's wounds were so severe that she had to be airlifted to a hospital, authorities said.
National parks and hundreds of other recreation sites are free to visit Friday
The National Park System includes parks, historic sites, monuments, recreation areas, battlefields and seashores. You can visit them all for free on Friday.
The National Park System includes parks, historic sites, monuments, recreation areas, battlefields and seashores. You can visit them all for free on Friday.
Watch: Eagle swoops down and catches fish midair, wowing onlookers
A bald eagle put on an impressive show for a man and his friends when it swooped down and caught a fish high in the air.
A bald eagle put on an impressive show for a man and his friends when it swooped down and caught a fish high in the air.
'King Otis' fans rejoice: Famed brown bear returns to Alaska live cam
"King Otis" is a live cam star and four-time Fat Bear Week champion.
"King Otis" is a live cam star and four-time Fat Bear Week champion.
State official doesn't believe Tokitae will be back home in Puget Sound this year
The push to return Tokitae, a captive orca, to the Pacific Northwest is gaining momentum – but roadblocks loom. The man bankrolling her transport teased a date of as early as Thanksgiving, but state officials don't see that happening until 2024 or 2025.
The push to return Tokitae, a captive orca, to the Pacific Northwest is gaining momentum – but roadblocks loom. The man bankrolling her transport teased a date of as early as Thanksgiving, but state officials don't see that happening until 2024 or 2025.
Beached whales euthanized in Australia after frantic rescue efforts fail
Officials said the whales were euthanized "to avoid prolonging their suffering."
Officials said the whales were euthanized "to avoid prolonging their suffering."
Family captures ‘stunning’ video of synchronized whale breach off Cape Cod
“Just an amazing moment that I imagine I’ll never see again but will remember for a lifetime," Robert Addie told FOX Television Stations.
“Just an amazing moment that I imagine I’ll never see again but will remember for a lifetime," Robert Addie told FOX Television Stations.
Watch: Volunteers try desperately to save nearly 100 beached whales in Australia
Drone footage showed the whales clustering and forming into a heart shape before stranding themselves on the beach.
Drone footage showed the whales clustering and forming into a heart shape before stranding themselves on the beach.
Traps removed near Yellowstone after no sign of grizzly bear that killed woman
Wildlife workers on Tuesday halted their efforts to capture a grizzly bear that killed a woman over the weekend near Yellowstone National Park after finding no sign of the animal since the day of the attack.
Wildlife workers on Tuesday halted their efforts to capture a grizzly bear that killed a woman over the weekend near Yellowstone National Park after finding no sign of the animal since the day of the attack.