Elk in Colorado with tire around neck for 2 years freed
Wildlife officials in Colorado say an elusive elk that has been wandering the hills with a car tire around its neck for at least two years has finally been freed of the obstruction.
Wildlife officials in Colorado say an elusive elk that has been wandering the hills with a car tire around its neck for at least two years has finally been freed of the obstruction.
Two-headed turtle hatches in Massachusetts
A two-headed diamondback terrapin hatched two weeks ago at a protected nesting site in Massachusetts. A wildlife center is studying and caring for the turtle, which has a rare condition called bicephaly.
A two-headed diamondback terrapin hatched two weeks ago at a protected nesting site in Massachusetts. A wildlife center is studying and caring for the turtle, which has a rare condition called bicephaly.
Ivory-billed woodpecker, 22 other species now extinct, US says
The ivory-billed woodpecker and 22 more birds, fish and other species were declared extinct by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday.
The ivory-billed woodpecker and 22 more birds, fish and other species were declared extinct by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday.
Swarm of bees kill more than 60 endangered penguins in South Africa
More than 60 endangered African penguins were apparently killed by a swarm of bees in South Africa last week, in what bird conservationists described as an unusual occurrence.
More than 60 endangered African penguins were apparently killed by a swarm of bees in South Africa last week, in what bird conservationists described as an unusual occurrence.
WATCH: Herd of manatees gather at Florida shore near beachgoers
"Once a lifetime experience."
"Once a lifetime experience."
Video: Alaska National Guard rescues hunter mauled by grizzly bear
The Alaska Air National Guard rescued a 39-year-old bear-mauling victim at Wrangell-St. Elias Park in Alaska, as seen in footage posted on Sept. 15.
The Alaska Air National Guard rescued a 39-year-old bear-mauling victim at Wrangell-St. Elias Park in Alaska, as seen in footage posted on Sept. 15.
'Do better': Photographer captures grizzly bear cub with discarded face mask
Photographer Jonathan Kuiper spotted a grizzly bear cub chewing a discarded face mask this summer in the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.
Photographer Jonathan Kuiper spotted a grizzly bear cub chewing a discarded face mask this summer in the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.
WATCH: Wolf bites grizzly bear in the butt
The viral video was taken at Yellowstone National Park.
The viral video was taken at Yellowstone National Park.
Man attacked by alligator in Louisiana floodwaters after Hurricane Ida
Deputies say the man's wife pulled him out of the water and went to find help, but when she returned, her husband was missing.
Deputies say the man's wife pulled him out of the water and went to find help, but when she returned, her husband was missing.
Venomous snake encounters on the rise in the Houston area
Not just copperhead, there’s the cottonmouth or water moccasin, coral snake, and rattlesnake are common venomous species found in the greater Houston area.
Not just copperhead, there’s the cottonmouth or water moccasin, coral snake, and rattlesnake are common venomous species found in the greater Houston area.
Man dies after Arizona bee attack; 3 others taken to hospital
Authorities said the swarming bees came from 100-pound open beehive that was in a tree inside a home’s backyard.
Authorities said the swarming bees came from 100-pound open beehive that was in a tree inside a home’s backyard.
Gator 'arrested' in Texas for trespassing, using family hot tub
Police in Texas said they captured and removed an alligator that was found in the hot tub of a family home on July 23.
Police in Texas said they captured and removed an alligator that was found in the hot tub of a family home on July 23.
Utah sandstorm causes 22-vehicle pileup, killing at least 8 people
A sandstorm in Utah led to a 22-vehicle pileup on Sunday, leaving at least eight people dead and several others seriously hurt.
A sandstorm in Utah led to a 22-vehicle pileup on Sunday, leaving at least eight people dead and several others seriously hurt.
'Go! Go!': Tennessee man scares away black bear trapped in his car
A Tennessee man shooed away a black bear that broke into his parked car and caused heavy damage to the vehicle. “I had to abandon the car,” he said.
A Tennessee man shooed away a black bear that broke into his parked car and caused heavy damage to the vehicle. “I had to abandon the car,” he said.
Group asks public to help change offensive name of moth
Bug experts want to change the common name of the gypsy moth because it's considered an ethnic slur and they're asking the public to help them.
Bug experts want to change the common name of the gypsy moth because it's considered an ethnic slur and they're asking the public to help them.
35,000 fish dropped from airplane to restock remote Utah lake
More than 35,000 fish were dropped from an airplane into a remote Utah lake in a video released by Utah’s Division of Wildlife Resources.
More than 35,000 fish were dropped from an airplane into a remote Utah lake in a video released by Utah’s Division of Wildlife Resources.
Giant pandas no longer endangered but still vulnerable, China says
Chinese officials said they no longer consider giant pandas to be an endangered species but remain “vulnerable,” due to conservation efforts.
Chinese officials said they no longer consider giant pandas to be an endangered species but remain “vulnerable,” due to conservation efforts.
Grizzly bear pulls California woman out of tent in Montana, kills her
The bear was estimated to weigh about 400 pounds and has yet to be located by wildlife officials.
The bear was estimated to weigh about 400 pounds and has yet to be located by wildlife officials.
VIDEO: Bear attacks group of men on the 4th of July on Mount Wilson
A bear attacked a group of men who were waiting to watch fireworks on the 4th of July on Mount Wilson and the incident was captured on video.
A bear attacked a group of men who were waiting to watch fireworks on the 4th of July on Mount Wilson and the incident was captured on video.
Heat safety tips from Texas Parks and Wildlife
Plan on visiting Texas State Parks this summer? Follow these tips to stay safe in the heat.
Plan on visiting Texas State Parks this summer? Follow these tips to stay safe in the heat.