9-year-old girl recovering after being attacked by a cougar in Stevens County

9-year-old Lily Kryzhanivskyy is recovering after being attacked by a cougar near Fruitland, Washington in Stevens County on Saturday morning. 

New moon means anglers should target areas with artificial lights
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Monday?s new moon means there will be less moonlight, giving fish inshore less opportunities to feed through the nighttime, unless they find that artificial lights. Snook, redfish, trout, tarpon and sometimes tripletail, will likely be feeding in those areas, says Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina.

VIDEO: Redmond mom grabs toddler chasing bear in their backyard

A toddler in Redmond gave her mom a scare after spotting a black bear in the yard, then running towards the animal for a potential hug.

Florida plans for future feeding efforts to help save struggling manatees

Florida officials are planning to take additional actions, which could include a second manatee supplemental feeding program later this year if natural seagrass growth cannot fulfill the needs of the endangered animals.

Alligator waddles across Tampa road, stopping morning traffic

It's gator mating season, and the reptile residents of Florida have been strutting their stuff for months now – including across Tampa roadways.

Texas fishermen reel in rare black alligator gar: 'Wild experience'

Two fishermen in Texas were shocked when they reeled in a rare, black alligator gar last week. They snapped some pics and then let the 5-foot-long fish go free.

Georgia deputies called to capture 'monkeys on the loose'

The Effingham County Sheriff's Office said deputies and state wildlife rangers were out this weekend working to wrangle some primates that got loose.

Black bear charges into Wisconsin home, attacks couple

A Wisconsin couple is recovering after a black bear charged into their home, attacking both of them.

Florida wildlife officials help panther reunite with 4-month-old kitten

A 4-month-old panther was found wandering alone, and Florida wildlife officials made several attempts – including using towels with the kitten's scent – to find its mother. It worked and it was all captured on camera.

How will this weekend's storm impact fishing?
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Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina says anglers are looking forward to the summertime patterns. Inshore, snook are starting to pack the passes.

FDOT constructing wildlife underpass along I-4 to protect animals in Polk County

A wildlife underpass is being built in Polk County. The crossing beneath I-4 will reconnect wilderness that was bisected in the 1970s, allowing animals to safely access the protected lands on both sides of the interstate.

Sarasota deputies help wrangle 3 alligators in one spot

It's not all that unusual to spot a gator in Florida, especially with alligator mating season underway. But it's not every day you see three gators on the road all at once.