Wild Nature

National Parks 20 hours ago

Ancient lake returns to California's Death Valley after vanishing thousands of years ago

Record rainfall transforms Death Valley's Badwater Basin into a rare shallow lake after months of heavy storms hit the California national park.

Travel 1 day ago

National park gift shops are ordered to purge bias-driven DEI and woke merchandise

America's national parks must review merchandise for DEI compliance by Dec. 19 under a new Trump administration order targeting diversity programs in federal agencies.

Austin 1 day ago

Invasive pest never before seen in North America threatens Texas food supply, officials warn

Invasive pasture mealybug spreads across 20+ Texas counties, threatening grazing lands and livestock operations. Never before seen in North America.

Donald Trump 2 days ago

Environmental group sues Trump for replacing national park pass photo with his own image

Environmental group files lawsuit challenging Trump's decision to replace winning national park photo with his face on 2026 America the Beautiful Pass.

Lifestyle 4 days ago

Deadly bat disease fungus confirmed in key tourist destination as officials warn of impacts

Pseudogymnoascus destructans fungus confirmed in Nevada bats threatens wildlife conservation efforts as officials monitor for white-nose syndrome outbreak. Travelers are warned.

Discovery 4 days ago

Melting mountain ice reveals 'rare' 1,500-year-old hunting facility still smelling of reindeer

Ancient artifacts recently emerged from Norway's melting mountains, surprising archaeologists with a remarkably preserved 1,500-year-old wooden hunting facility.

Travel 5 days ago

CDC warns Americans traveling to 4 countries over outbreak of untreatable mosquito disease

Global chikungunya outbreak prompts health warnings as cases surge across tropical regions. WHO reports 155 deaths from mosquito-transmitted virus.

Media 5 days ago

New Zealand reporter has bird fly into her face, leaving her bloodied

A seagull flew into New Zealand journalist Jess Tyson's face while she was filming a TV segment in a video shared by the reporter on Facebook last week.

Sharks December 3

Massive 14-foot shark dies after being stranded on Massachusetts beach during migration

Thresher shark strandings increase during fall as the marine animals struggle to navigate Cape Cod waters while migrating South for the winter season.

Health December 3

Lower dementia risk linked to routine vaccination in major new analysis

A Stanford Medicine study suggests that the shingles vaccine reduces dementia risk by 20% in older adults, offering the first evidence of a potential cause-and-effect relationship.

Mammals December 2

Forrest, the last escaped monkey from Mississippi highway crash, finds new life at New Jersey sanctuary

A research monkey found safety at a New Jersey sanctuary after escaping a Mississippi crash that killed seven research primates, sparking an animal testing debate.

Virginia December 2

Raccoon breaks into liquor store, passes out in bathroom after booze-fueled 'rampage'

Raccoon breaks into Virginia liquor store, goes on drunken rampage before passing out in bathroom as police find 'Cole' amid smashed liquor bottles.

Brazil December 1

Teen with dreams of lion taming mauled to death after climbing into enclosure at zoo

Shocking viral video shows 19-year-old climbing into lion enclosure at Brazil zoo, resulting in fatal mauling. Teen had dreams of becoming lion tamer.

Lifestyle November 28

Rare great white shark encounter off Maine coast captured in heart-stopping National Geographic photo

National Geographic has unveiled its Pictures of the Year, showcasing 25 stunning photos taken in 2025, including this shark image and more shots captured in the United States.

Movies November 27

'Zootopia 2' Review: Disney's animated crime caper delivers fun for the little critters

Fox News Digital reviews Disney's "Zootopia 2" starring Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman as animal detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde. In theaters Thanksgiving weekend.

Travel November 26

New national park passes put 'American families first' while tripling entry fees for some

New "America the Beautiful passes" launch Jan. 1, 2026, offering $80 annual access for U.S. residents, while nonresidents will pay $250 for national parks.

Holiday Gift Guide November 25

Backyard birding is booming — here are must-have gifts topping wish lists this season

Backyard birding is booming — here are meaningful bird-themed gifts inspired by the cardinal's symbolism of love and hope. These may make great gift ideas for nature lovers this holiday season.

World November 22

Teachers called 'true heroes' after repelling grizzly bear that attacked school group, injuring 11

Grizzly bear attack injures 11 students on school trail in Bella Coola, British Columbia. Teachers successfully repelled bear with pepper spray and bear banger device.

North Carolina November 22

North Carolina driver says bald eagle dropped cat through her windshield: 'You may not believe me'

A bald eagle dropped a cat carcass onto a driver's windshield along a highway in North Carolina, prompting an unusual 911 call near Bryson City.

Travel November 21

Paradise travel destination sees 'golden' visa boom, rolls out brand-new offering

New Zealand's "golden" visa applications from Americans surge 72% after the country launched a new Business Investor Work Visa, offering permanent residency.

National Parks November 20

Man caught on camera approaching, spraying unknown substance toward Yellowstone wolves: rangers

National Park Service rangers at Yellowstone cited a visitor caught on camera approaching a wild wolf pack and sprayed them with an unknown substance.

VIDEO November 20

Man caught on video provoking Yellowstone wolves: rangers

National Park Service rangers cited a man who was seen on video approaching a pack of wild wolves at Yellowstone National Park. (Credit: Keith Allen Kerbs via Storyful)

Health November 20

Doctors reveal troubling signs in early flu trends, warn of ‘unusually bad’ season

Health experts warn this flu season could be unusually severe, with early spread and concerning H3N2 strain activity across the U.S. following Australia's worst flu season.

Health November 19

First-ever human case of rare bird flu strain confirmed in western US

The country's first-ever H5N5 bird flu case has been confirmed in Washington state, where a resident is hospitalized with a rare avian influenza strain never before seen in humans.

Crime November 17

Two men caught with 81 monkeys stuffed in bags and meth in wildlife smuggling ring, authorities say

Two men in Thailand were arrested after authorities discovered 81 monkeys and methamphetamine near the Cambodia border in a suspected wildlife trafficking case.

Travel November 17

Chimpanzee escapes from Indianapolis Zoo enclosure, triggering emergency lockdown

After a female chimpanzee escaped an enclosure at the Indianapolis Zoo, a lockdown and emergency response were triggered. The animal was safely sedated and returned with no injuries, the zoo said.

Utah November 14

Video captures daring helicopter rescue of BASE jumper dangling from canyon wall

A BASE jumper was rescued in a dramatic moment caught on camera after his parachute got stuck on a cliff face at Kane Creek near Moab, Utah, Wednesday afternoon.

State Department November 13

State Department warns Americans in Japan as deadly bear attacks kill 13 people since April: 'Be diligent'

After 13 people were killed in bear attacks, the U.S. is warning Americans in Japan to stay alert and avoid areas where bears have been seen.

Travel November 13

Man smuggles nearly 200 exotic animals stuffed in his luggage: See the wild photos

An Israeli man allegedly smuggled 186 exotic animals from Thailand through Ben Gurion Airport. Snakes, turtles and lizards worth thousands were seized by customs officials.

Health November 13

Surge in whooping cough cases in southern state prompts health alerts

Texas reports nearly quadruple the whooping cough cases than last year, with over 3,500 infections. Health officials urge vaccination as pertussis spreads statewide.