Rare white black bear caught on Michigan trail camera

White fur on a black bear is often seen only in one part of North America - in British Columbia in Canada. But for one to appear in Michigan? "It's much much more rare" a DNR official said.

Reno air crash: Pilot killed while competing in championship

The crash occurred on the third of six laps during the Jet Gold Race on outer pylon 5, according to race officials.

Baby dolphin rescued after becoming tangled in crab trap on Clearwater Beach nursed back to health

The baby dolphin found tangled in a crab trap on Clearwater Beach was nursed back to health. It first arrived at SeaWorld in critical condition, making the first 24 hours vital for its survival. However, without a pod or a mother, it would be dangerous to return it to the wild. So, it will live out its days at SeaWorld, where they have a dolphin nursery.

3-legged alligator mom carries babies in her mouth at Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland

A three-legged alligator mom was seen limping through Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland, moving her hatchlings from their nest to nearby water — one mouthful at a time.

Strong redfish bite throughout Bay Area
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Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina says he is seeing redfish schools in the back bay area. They are actively feeding right now.

NASA's Mars Perseverance rover finds diversity, hints of microbial life in ancient lake bed rocks

NASA's Perseverance rover has spent 1.5 years on Mars exploring an ancient lake bed. Scientists say several rock samples collected on Mars have organic molecules associated with life. A follow-up mission will pick up these samples from Perseverance in 2030.

A new space race? China adds urgency to US return to moon

It's not just rocket fuel propelling America's first moonshot after a half-century lull. Strategic rivalry with China's ambitious space program is helping drive NASA’s effort, as both nations push to establish the first lunar bases.

Video: Mako shark jumps onto fishing boat in Maine

“A once-in-a-lifetime experience!” Sea Ventures Charters wrote in a Facebook post. “Thankfully, no one on board was injured!”

Rare butterfly rebounds in Florida after it was believed to be extinct

A rare butterfly that was previously believed to be extinct is returning to Florida. Experts say the Atala butterfly appears to be making a comeback because its host plant is becoming more popular in gardens and landscapes.

Woman finds raccoon hanging out in hammock outside her Pennsylvania home

Forget sleeping in a tree — one intrepid raccoon in Pennsylvania decided to make itself at home by lounging in a woman's hammock.

Blue Origin capsule blasts away from failing rocket during dramatic in-flight abort

Space tourism company Blue Origin had an unexpected test of its rocket’s in-flight abort system during a Monday morning launch, though no people were onboard at the time.

Dinosaur skeleton expected to sell for $495K at auction

"It's a dinosaur for a living room," the auctioneer told news outlets of the fossilized iguanodon skeleton.

Terra Ceia residents hope for change as more injured pelicans get stuck in rookery near Skyway Fishing Pier

More and more people near Terra Ceia are trying to rescue pelicans that end up getting stuck, many hanging from a rookery off Manatee County. They believe the birds are flying south from the Skyway Fishing Pier.