Fat Bear Week 2023: This absolute unit blew the competition out of the water

Fat Bear Week celebrates Katmai's brown bear population's resilience, adaptability, and strength as the animals prepare to hibernate, according to the National Park Service.

Watch: Bodycam footage shows deputies rescuing elk tangled in tree swing

When the deputies arrived at the scene, they saw the bull elk, or male elk, frantically running back and forth behind the tree where the swing was attached.

Watch: Moose enjoy festive fall dip in Colorado lake amid stunning autumn foliage

In early October near Steamboat Springs, Colorado, a heartwarming scene unfolded as a group of moose was discovered frolicking in a picturesque lake, surrounded by vibrant fall foliage.

Video: Bear spotted aboard Florida sailboat: ‘Bro, you’re lost’

A Florida boat captain heading back to shore did a double take when he spotted a ‘beary’ unusual site aboard a sailing catamaran. 

Cool fronts help anglers
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Captain Dylan Hubbard says an upcoming cool front is good news for anglers because the fish will be feeding more predictably.

Tarantula mating season begins as males are led to their death

Tarantulas typically remain in the burrows throughout most of the year, and only come out at night. But come mating season, adult male tarantulas throw caution to the wind for the sake of finding a female. The annual migration happens just before Halloween, from late September through early October in the Southwest.

Fat Bear Week begins as world celebrates champion of chonk in Alaska

This portliest time of the year is an annual celebration of the Brooks River brown bears and how they utilize their healthy and abundant ecosystem to pack on the pounds before winter hibernation.

How to safely watch a solar eclipse

With solar eclipses happening across the U.S. in 2023 and 2024, it's time to prepare to look at the Sun – with proper eye protection or filters.

Fishing biting as temperature drops
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Captain Dylan Hubbard says recent rains and cloudy days has lowered water temperatures, which means the fish are more active.

Undercover Texas jaguar cub sting results in country’s first charges under ‘Big Cat Act’

In December 2022, the Big Cat Act was put into effect, which made it illegal to import, transport, sell or possess any wildlife species that are prohibited. This includes jaguars, which are considered a prohibited species.

Fat Bear Week is back: Here’s how you can cast your vote

It's almost time for Alaska's brown bears to hibernate for another winter and that means fat bear week is back!

NASA astronaut sets new US record with 371 days in space

A NASA astronaut now holds the record for the longest U.S. spaceflight after returning to Earth Wednesday, but the feat did not come voluntarily.

Harvest Moon: Last Supermoon of 2023 happens Friday

The Harvest Supermoon will appear bright starting on Thursday before reaching peak illumination Friday morning.