Hunting
Rampaging Lone Dolphin Keeps Biting Swimmers
Two men were attacked in the same day by what is believed to be the dolphin behind a string of attacks since April.
Florida Burmese Python Hunters Give Crazy Insight into Everglades Challenge
Participants in this year's Florida Python Challenge are uploading pictures and videos of their catches onto social media.
Bracco Italiano Becomes Newest Dog Recognized by American Kennel Club
The breed's lineage dates back to the fourth or fifth century B.C., although it was only introduced to the United States in the 1990s.
Trophy Hunter Found Shot to Death: 'Hunter Was Hunted'
Victim Riaan Naude had been denounced by international animal rights organizations because of the large number of wild animals that died at his hands.
Shark-Hunting Tournament Planned in Florida Sparks Outrage
Fishermen in Florida have organized a tournament where participants compete to catch the heaviest sharks, triggering anger from wildlife activists.
Great White Sharks Might Be Able to Camouflage by Changing Color
"Camo Sharks" kicks off National Geographic's upcoming Sharkfest extravaganza.
Deer in Texas Are Struggling to Grow Antlers as Drought Grips State
Daisies, clovers and other herbaceous flowering plants are essential in helping male deer grow antlers, making up 70 percent of their diet in spring and summer.
For Every Burmese Python You See, There Are 100 to 1,000 You Don't: Expert
"The detection capacity for pythons is very low," said Everglades Foundation Chief Science Officer Steve Davis.
Eric Greitens' Chances of Winning Republican Primary in Missouri: Polls
The former governor is currently the front runner in the race for the GOP's senate nomination.
Florida Burmese Pythons to Be Hunted for Sport in Vain Bid to Halt Invasion
Florida's Python Challenge allows participants to win cash prizes for the biggest catches of the invasive species.
Florida Panthers Now Kill More Deer Than Humans Do
The endangered Florida panther has recently been the focus of conservation efforts, but they are now killing more deer than hunters do.
Some Wolves Have 'Beaver-Killing Personalities,' Scientists Say
Researchers likened the findings to what scientists already know about dogs—many owners are certain that their pets have certain personality traits.
Video of Dogs Attacking Pigs Sparks Outrage in New Zealand
In the video, the dogs can be seen biting the pig's ear and neck as it attempts to fight back.
Internet Praises Cat Making Perfect Square in Blinds To Peep Through Window
"So inconsiderate of you to make her do it. Hopefully she forgives you," one user said.
Snake Spotted Eating Bird Eggs by Woman Having Morning Coffee
In footage, the coachwhip snake can be seen swallowing one of the dove eggs whole.
Female Wolf Illegally Shot Dead in Minnesota, Leaves Behind Lone Wolf Male
The female's death marked the end of the Tamarack Pack, which held a territory to the southwest of the wider Voyageurs ecosystem.
Hunter Stranded in Woods Led to Safety by Drones: Sheriff
The local sheriff's office said Saturday that the young man was "unharmed and very grateful."
Biggest Elephant in Botswana Killed by Trophy Hunters for 8ft Tusks
The elephant had been carrying 200 pounds of ivory in its tusks, and was the largest to be hunted in the country since 1996.
'Significant' 500-Year-Old Hunting Bow Discovered in Alaskan Lake
Archaeologist Jason Rogers said the well-preserved bow is a "very rare" find for Alaska as land developments that can uncover artefacts are unusual in the area.
Big Male Grizzly Bear Is First To Wake Up From Hibernation at Yellowstone
The park issued bear safety advice for visitors and will close several trails to minimize encounters between grizzlies and humans.
These Spiders Hunt in Packs With Thousands of Creatures Weaving Giant Webs
"I do not think that the existence of synchronization in the approach to a prey has been described in any other animal," Raphael Jenson told Newsweek.
Headless Dolphin Carcass Prompts Great White Shark Fears
The dolphin carcass was found weeks after a great white shark sighting on a nearby beach.
Grizzly Bears Make Yellowstone Wolves Behave in Unexpected Way, Study Finds
The presence of grizzlies affects how long wolves will stay at the scene of their kills, new research has shown.
Over 100 Black Crows Drop Dead in St. Louis
The Department of Conservation in Missouri said they found no evidence of injuries on the birds and would conduct further tests.
Watch Mountain Lion Take Down Elk on Colorado Highway
The encounter lasted about 15 minutes, with the mountain lion clamped onto the head of its prey.
Wolf Pup First To Be Born, Collared in Colorado Since Reintroduction Vote
The wolf pup belonged to the first litter born in the state for 80 years and is the first collared since Colorado voted to reintroduce the animals in 2020.
Man Warding Off Bear Accidentally Shot Brother Dead, Killed Himself—Police
The man told 911 dispatchers he had "accidentally shot his brother while loading a gun."
Decapitated Deer Abandoned by Poacher Found Near Oregon Homes
Officials are offering a $500 reward for information that leads to an arrest or citation after the suspect fled the scene.
Enormous 80-Year-Old Alligator Shot Dead by Hunter in Florida
The hunter said the animal weighed over 900 pounds and measured 13.4 feet in length.
Bear Cubs Orphaned After Mother Was Hunted Illegally
Officials said the hunter claimed they did not know they killed the bear outside of bear hunting season.