Yosemite's epic snowmelt could spell trouble for national park bracing for spring closure
In February, vast amounts of snow closed roads into the park and made some facilities inaccessible. Now, the meltwater from that same snow is pouring into Yosemite Valley, forcing the park service to close most of the park by Friday night.
In February, vast amounts of snow closed roads into the park and made some facilities inaccessible. Now, the meltwater from that same snow is pouring into Yosemite Valley, forcing the park service to close most of the park by Friday night.
Scientists discover 3 new sea worms that glow in the dark
The newly-discovered bioluminescent Polycirrus worms were named after creatures from Japanese folklore and an influential marine biologist.
The newly-discovered bioluminescent Polycirrus worms were named after creatures from Japanese folklore and an influential marine biologist.
‘Bear-y’ lucky: Nevada firefighters rescue bear stuck in tree
Video footage shows the bear falling from the tree into a tarp held by firefighters.
Video footage shows the bear falling from the tree into a tarp held by firefighters.
Yosemite valley to close over flood threat as snowpack melts
Spring weather is quickly melting huge amounts of snow that accumulated in mountains from a series of epic winter storms.
Spring weather is quickly melting huge amounts of snow that accumulated in mountains from a series of epic winter storms.
Virginia wildlife experts investigating spread of 'zombie deer disease'
Wildlife experts in Virginia are investigating the spread of "zombie deer disease," an infection that is contagious and always fatal that has been detected with increasing frequency in Virginia and other states.
Wildlife experts in Virginia are investigating the spread of "zombie deer disease," an infection that is contagious and always fatal that has been detected with increasing frequency in Virginia and other states.
‘Bear-y’ fun afternoon: Group of bears spotted bouncing on trampoline in Connecticut backyard
Homeowner Olivia Germano uploaded the video to Facebook, noting that this was not the first time the group had paid her a visit.
Homeowner Olivia Germano uploaded the video to Facebook, noting that this was not the first time the group had paid her a visit.
Hawaii officials block off popular Waikiki beach to protect newly born endangered seal pup
Officials have closed off a popular beach in Hawaii after an endangered seal recently gave birth to her newborn pup.
Officials have closed off a popular beach in Hawaii after an endangered seal recently gave birth to her newborn pup.
See it before it sees you: New species of jellyfish found with 24 eyes
Check out this new box jellyfish species from the waters of China.
Check out this new box jellyfish species from the waters of China.
Watch: Moose helps itself to popcorn and a Happy Meal at Alaska movie theater
"I do not know if a Happy Meal is good for a moose or not. However, I can confidently say that it’s not in its natural diet," a wildlife biologist quipped.
"I do not know if a Happy Meal is good for a moose or not. However, I can confidently say that it’s not in its natural diet," a wildlife biologist quipped.
Children's cat-killing contest in New Zealand scrapped after backlash
Organizers behind an annual hunting competition had announced a new category for kids under 14 to kill feral cats as part of an effort to protect native species, according to reports.
Organizers behind an annual hunting competition had announced a new category for kids under 14 to kill feral cats as part of an effort to protect native species, according to reports.
North American bats 'at risk of severe population decline' from climate change, disease: report
Scientists say many North American bats are in trouble.
Scientists say many North American bats are in trouble.
Bear scare caught on North Carolina man’s security camera
The man was on his phone, relaxing, oblivious to the fact that he was seconds away from staring down a dangerous wild animal.
The man was on his phone, relaxing, oblivious to the fact that he was seconds away from staring down a dangerous wild animal.
Here are the most popular national parks for birdwatching this spring
The spring bird migration is a period of time between February and June when birds leave their winter homes in the south and begin their journeys north.
The spring bird migration is a period of time between February and June when birds leave their winter homes in the south and begin their journeys north.
Texas wildlife agents weigh in after mystery animal in photo goes viral
Texas park rangers were scratching their heads as they tried to identify the elusive creature.
Texas park rangers were scratching their heads as they tried to identify the elusive creature.
Sloth distracts viewers during ESA’s Juice mission to Jupiter
"Aside from the actual launch, this guy is definitely the star of ESA's Juice telecast," Dr. Nadia Drake said Friday during ESA’s rocket launch of the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer.
"Aside from the actual launch, this guy is definitely the star of ESA's Juice telecast," Dr. Nadia Drake said Friday during ESA’s rocket launch of the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer.
California's super bloom visible from space
Vibrant super blooms now coat some California deserts and hillsides, due in large part to historic rains that inundated the Golden State during the winter months.
Vibrant super blooms now coat some California deserts and hillsides, due in large part to historic rains that inundated the Golden State during the winter months.
Where you can see California's wildflower super bloom
The California Department of Parks and Recreation is recommending several areas up and down the state for people hoping to check out the super bloom in person.
The California Department of Parks and Recreation is recommending several areas up and down the state for people hoping to check out the super bloom in person.
'By the Wind Sailors' wash ashore California beaches
'Brilliant blue creatures' are invading beaches across California. Here's what you need to know about Velella velella, also known as By-the-Wind Sailors.
'Brilliant blue creatures' are invading beaches across California. Here's what you need to know about Velella velella, also known as By-the-Wind Sailors.
Sailor jellyfish washing ashore CA beaches
Southern California is seeing an influx of jellyfish-like creatures called By-the-Wind Sailors.
Southern California is seeing an influx of jellyfish-like creatures called By-the-Wind Sailors.
Deadliest volcano in Western Hemisphere shows signs of increased activity
An eruption in 1985 caused the deaths of more than 25,000 people.
An eruption in 1985 caused the deaths of more than 25,000 people.