Journey of a lifetime: 3-year-old Texas girl becomes youngest person to visit all 63 US national parks
Journey Castillo’s parents describe her as active, fearless and outgoing, and say there’s nothing better than seeing her explore the wonders that nature has to offer.
Journey Castillo’s parents describe her as active, fearless and outgoing, and say there’s nothing better than seeing her explore the wonders that nature has to offer.
These 21 species have been declared extinct, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says
The species join a list of 650 others that are extinct in the U.S.
The species join a list of 650 others that are extinct in the U.S.
Surfer injured in possible Pacifica shark bite
A surfer may have been bitten by a shark at Linda Mar - Pacifica State Beach on Friday.
A surfer may have been bitten by a shark at Linda Mar - Pacifica State Beach on Friday.
Some female frogs play dead to avoid unwanted male advances, study says
Female frogs may take extreme measures to avoid the pile-up that frequently happens during “explosive" mating in the spring, according to the researchers.
Female frogs may take extreme measures to avoid the pile-up that frequently happens during “explosive" mating in the spring, according to the researchers.
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.
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.
Idaho elk hunter shoots, kills charging grizzly bear in 'surprise encounter': officials
Idaho wildlife officials determined hunter killed grizzly bear in self-defense.
Idaho wildlife officials determined hunter killed grizzly bear in self-defense.
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.
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.
Thousands of birds dead in Utah after suspected avian botulism outbreak
Thousands of birds in northern Utah have died due to a recent outbreak of wildlife officials believe is avian botulism.
Thousands of birds in northern Utah have died due to a recent outbreak of wildlife officials believe is avian botulism.
Web of mystery explained: Spider webs strung across the Bay Area
A web of mystery has been floating throughout the Bay Area as residents are looking up to find small clumps of spider silk hanging from trees, bushes and electricity poles.
A web of mystery has been floating throughout the Bay Area as residents are looking up to find small clumps of spider silk hanging from trees, bushes and electricity poles.
Well-known kite surfer was victim in apparent shark attack off Marin County coast
A swimmer who remains missing after an apparent shark attack on the Marin County coast over the weekend was identified by friends.
A swimmer who remains missing after an apparent shark attack on the Marin County coast over the weekend was identified by friends.
Helicopter Hunt: California residents horrified by plan to curb island's deer population, 'violent and ugly'
A nonprofit wants sharpshooters in helicopters to kill over 2,000 invasive deer living on Catalina Island.
A nonprofit wants sharpshooters in helicopters to kill over 2,000 invasive deer living on Catalina Island.
Residents seek help for entangled deer spotted in Oakland Hills since last month
Concerned residents in the Oakland Hills have been reaching out to wildlife experts about a deer tangled up in some type of rope and spotted multiple times since at least last month.
Concerned residents in the Oakland Hills have been reaching out to wildlife experts about a deer tangled up in some type of rope and spotted multiple times since at least last month.
Recovery crews search for body of swimmer, missing in possible shark attack off Marin County coast
The efforts to locate a missing swimmer who may have been attacked by a shark off the Marin County coast has now shifted into a recovery effort, authorities said on Tuesday.
The efforts to locate a missing swimmer who may have been attacked by a shark off the Marin County coast has now shifted into a recovery effort, authorities said on Tuesday.
Search for swimmer called off, shark attack still unconfirmed
We still don't know the fate or identity of a swimmer who went missing Sunday morning. His two swimming partners say they saw him attacked by a shark.
We still don't know the fate or identity of a swimmer who went missing Sunday morning. His two swimming partners say they saw him attacked by a shark.
18-point doe stuns Missouri bow hunter after he bags possible record-setting deer
The non-sport hunter shot an 18-point antlered doe with a crossbow after waiting for more than three hours in 80-degree weather.
The non-sport hunter shot an 18-point antlered doe with a crossbow after waiting for more than three hours in 80-degree weather.
Jaguar sighting in southern Arizona reinvigorates conservationists
A wild jaguar was spotted in southern Arizona's Huachuca Mountains and the mysterious feline was photographed by federally run trail cameras. Photographs have yet to be released to the public but have been seen a southwest conservation advocate at the Center for Biological Diversity.
A wild jaguar was spotted in southern Arizona's Huachuca Mountains and the mysterious feline was photographed by federally run trail cameras. Photographs have yet to be released to the public but have been seen a southwest conservation advocate at the Center for Biological Diversity.
First flock of California condors seen in East Bay in over 100 years
For the first time in a hundred years, a flock of California condors was tracked in Contra Costa County in the area of Mount Diablo range.
For the first time in a hundred years, a flock of California condors was tracked in Contra Costa County in the area of Mount Diablo range.
Bears steal Krispy Kreme doughnuts from delivery van in Alaska
Two bears were caught on camera raiding a Krispy Kreme doughnut van on an Alaska military base.
Two bears were caught on camera raiding a Krispy Kreme doughnut van on an Alaska military base.
Scientists estimate fish inside SF's Steinhart Aquarium to be 92 years old
Scientists have now determined that a fish inside the Steinhart Aquarium in San Francisco's California Academy of Sciences is a record holder.
Scientists have now determined that a fish inside the Steinhart Aquarium in San Francisco's California Academy of Sciences is a record holder.
Swarm of bees kill Kentucky man moving potting soil bag from porch, coroner says
Beekeepers warn if you ever find yourself where bees are attacking you, the most important thing to do is protect your face and run indoors or get into a vehicle. Those who study bees' behaviors also warn not to fight the insects because they have the advantage of numbers and the gift of flight.
Beekeepers warn if you ever find yourself where bees are attacking you, the most important thing to do is protect your face and run indoors or get into a vehicle. Those who study bees' behaviors also warn not to fight the insects because they have the advantage of numbers and the gift of flight.