As 100,000 motorists zip down Colorado’s Interstate 25 each day, moose, mountain lions, moose, deer, bears, and pronghorn happily flap their hooves above their heads. The Greenland Wildlife Overpass, a lush and scenic bridge spanning the six-lane highway between Castle Rock and Monument, gives Colorado’s wildest residents a unique 200-by-209-foot overpass, connecting 39,000 acres of … Read more
Astor, Florida – Decades ago, a 35-foot-long creature was sighted along the St. Johns River in Astor, sparking rumors that a mysterious beast was lurking in nearby waters. Boaters who saw the so-called “St. Johns River Monster” described it as gray, horned, four-legged, and a hyacinth-eater. Curiously, eyewitness accounts report seeing it either in the … Read more
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah wildlife officials are adding nearly 6,500 new permits to the state’s largest hunt this year as the deer population, which declined significantly several years ago, has steadily increased. The Utah Department of Wildlife Resources on Wednesday released proposed big game hunting permit allocations for 2026, including a request for a … Read more
A rare spotted bald deer, also known as the leucistic deer, was recently spotted in southern Maine. Kevin Fowler, a retired photojournalist with Total Coverage of Maine, shared this video of the deer. Spotted baldness is a rare genetic disease that causes deer to have patches of white hair, large and small, randomly mixed into … Read more
Arizona wildlife officials have released 19 endangered black-footed ferrets in northern Arizona, a major step in efforts to reintroduce one of America’s rarest predators to the wild. The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) conducted stockings at three locations on March 10 with the goal of strengthening fragile populations of species once thought to be … Read more
A photographer who took controversial photographs of elephants in India has become a central figure in the animal rights movement. Russian snapper athlete Julia Burleva has come under fire for pouring bright pink paint on a model and a 65-year-old animal who has since passed away to realize her vision. She addressed the ongoing backlash … Read more
BENEZETTE — On March 26, there was standing room only in the Jack and Gene Parker Outdoor Classroom near the Elk Country Visitor Center for a discussion about Pennsylvania’s elk herd. State Representative Michael Armanini welcomed everyone and said that taxpayers are paying for the beautiful facility they are in, and that Benezette is officially … Read more
When the peacock mantis shrimp collide, it generates star heat. The crustacean retracts and latches its spring-loaded mouthparts, known as dactyl crabs, like a cowboy holding the hammer of a gun. When you pull the trigger and release the stored elastic potential energy, the club moves like a bullet, reaching speeds of up to 31 … Read more