What can we learn from fire ants? Maybe a lot
Experts say black fire ants arrived in the U.S. in 1918 and red fire ants in the 1930s, leading to a massive population increase, with five times more ants per acre than in South America, and they're infamous for their bites and stings.
Endangered Species Day 2024: 10 of the world’s most endangered animals revealed
Currently, more than 41,000 species have been assessed to be under threat of extinction, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Watch: Rare deep-sea squid lunges at camera
The footage shows the rare squid latching onto a free-fall baited camera.
Officers capture black bear in tree in backyard of Pierce County home
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife said they received several reports of bear sightings since the weekend in the Tacoma area. Officials captured the bear in the backyard of a home in Lakewood.
Olympic marmot conservation plan: Could reintroducing wolves save the species?
Conservationists are advocating for the Olympic marmot, a beloved species found only in Washington state, to be added to the endangered species list. The Center for Biological Diversity attributes the subspecies’ decline to climate change and predation by coyotes.
Officers capture black bear wandering around Lakewood
Officers captured a black bear Wednesday morning that was seen roaming around Lakewood.
Killer whales attack and sink sailing boat off Gibraltar
An unknown number of orcas rammed a sailing yacht in Moroccan waters in the Strait of Gibraltar on Sunday morning, causing it to later sink, the latest attack in a trend that has been terrifying sailors in the region for the past four years.
Video captures cougar chasing pets, coming within feet of family in WA backyard
A family in Monroe narrowly avoided a dangerous encounter when a cougar entered their yard in pursuit of their two cats.
Bear breaks into Southern California family's refrigerator, steals watermelon
"The bear plucked out of the refrigerator a third of a watermelon that was sliced and then proceeded to walk to our front yard to sit and eat it."
Inslee issues emergency proclamation over spongy moth infestation
The infestation is in the Steamboat Island Road and US Highway 101, Thurston County area (roughly 1,383 acres), and also near the town of Concrete, Skagit County area (roughly 920 acres).
Ohio teen's state fishing record officially certified after 101-pound blue catfish catch: 'I started crying'
It’s official: A 15-year-old girl who caught a massive blue catfish has become the new Ohio state record holder for the species.
Bird flu detected in wild animals in Washington
nza, also known as bird flu, has been detected in multiple animals in Washington state, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Fish hatchery boosts steelhead numbers along Hood Canal
Steelhead and salmon along the Hood Canal are facing major problems
Animal shelter tells pets' stories of survival after tornado outbreak
Harrowing stories of survival are coming out of Nebraska after multiple EF-3 tornadoes ripped apart homes and separated pets from their families.
Teacher captures images of 'very rare' bird never before seen in US
An amateur photographer captured a subject in Oregon last week that has bird lovers chirping — as it's said to be the first U.S. sighting of this particular species.
Seattle zoo responds to bear eating ducklings: It's 'the circle of life'
One of the Woodland Park Zoo's brown bears has now gone viral – just for being a bear.
Famous white killer whale ‘Frosty’ spotted off California coast: ‘Very special encounter’
In a video, passengers are seen watching in awe as the killer whales cruise near and underneath the boat in Newport Beach, California.
Cicadas 2024: May arrives, bringing billions of noisy bugs with it
The cicada-geddon is upon us, and while some states have seen these critters arrive earlier than expected, they better buckle up because billions, if not trillions, more are coming.
Zebras run wild near freeway in Washington state
A motorist found himself facing four zebras on the loose in North Bend, Washington, on Sunday, April 28. Video from Garrett Akol shows the zebras running in between cars down 436th Avenue near Interstate 90. “We are here in North Bend and somebody has lost their zebras,” Akol says. As of May 3, one of the zebras was still on the run.
Idaho man arrested for kicking Yellowstone bison while drunk: officials
Clarence Yoder, 40, of Idaho Falls, ended up injuring himself in the incident that happened near the park’s West Entrance on April 21, according to the National Park Service.