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Monarch Butterflies Begin 3,000-Mile Migration This March
21 hours ago
Every March, millions of monarch butterflies begin a 3,000-mile migration from central Mexico to Canada, but no single butterfly finishes the journey. It takes three to four generations working in relay, with the "super generation" starting the trip and passing it to the next wave through mating and egg-laying along the way. Scientists now track their movement in real time using devices smaller than a grain of rice, revealing how weather and climate change threaten this incredible relay race.
Clouds Flow Like Water Over Scotland’s Mountain Peaks
3 days ago
The rugged landscape of the Crianlarich Munros, or mountains, in Scotland became the backdrop for a breathtaking view of cloudfalls. Also known cloud spills or cloud waterfalls, this time-lapse video shows their captivating, fleeting beauty.
Amazon’s Pink Dolphins Face Rising Threat From Mercury
5 days ago
The pink river dolphin is only found in the rivers of the Amazon, already endangered, the species is now facing a rising threat from mercury poisoning. Watch this video to learn how the poisonous metal is ending up in the water and what’s being done about it.
Bewildered Bear Searches For Swimming Hole Buried By Snow
March 16, 2026, 1:23 am EDT
An adorable brown bear wasn’t sure what to do when she went to take a dip in her favorite swimming hole at the Orphaned Wildlife Center in Otisville, New York. Snow transformed her enclosure, leaving Jenny looking pretty bothered and bewildered.
Fin Facts: 4 Things Shark Specialists Wish You Knew
March 13, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT
The easiest way to spark someone’s interest is to give them a little taste of some of the coolest information on a subject. So now, we’re trying to do just that with sharks! Aquarists from Georgia Aquarium (and one meteorologist) share their favorite fun facts — or fin facts, if you will — about these toothy predators. And to see all of our "shark week" stories, <a href=https://weather.com/news/news/2025-07-21-week-of-sharks-weather-climate-georgia-aquarium>click here</a>.
A New Aquatic Competitor Enters The 'Best Forecast' Ring
March 13, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT
Sharks — as meteorologists? Say it isn’t so! Sharks can in fact do a rudimentary form of forecasting, using a biological system that allows them to sense changes in pressure that often come before significant weather events like hurricanes. A Georgia Aquarium aquarist explains how this is possible. And to see all of our "shark week" stories, <a href=https://weather.com/news/news/2025-07-21-week-of-sharks-weather-climate-georgia-aquarium>click here</a>.
How To Keep 6.3 Million Gallons Of Water Shark-Safe
March 12, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT
Georgia is pretty far away from the tropics. Yet, somehow, the folks at Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta are able to match gallons of water to the genuine tropical ocean waters near the equator. And while it might not be ideal for us, those waters are perfect for the thousands of animals that live in them. And to see all of our "shark week" stories, <a href=https://weather.com/news/news/2025-07-21-week-of-sharks-weather-climate-georgia-aquarium>click here</a>.
Warming Waters, Wandering Sharks: A Climate Crisis
March 12, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT
As our planet warms, so too do our oceans. And warming oceans can have big impacts on the marine creatures that live in them, including sharks. To see all of our "shark week" stories, <a href=https://weather.com/news/news/2025-07-21-week-of-sharks-weather-climate-georgia-aquarium>click here</a>.
Coyote’s Arctic Trek? Look Again – It's Someone's Backyard
March 9, 2026, 9:24 pm EDT
As a snowstorm transformed parts of the New England coast and kept people inside, a lone coyote got out to explore. It took advantage of a frozen harbor, trekking across the icy landscape, captured on video that looks like it was pulled from a wildlife documentary, until you see just how close it was to homes.
The Funniest Wildlife Photos Of 2025 Are Revealed
March 5, 2026, 12:00 pm EST
Let’s face it — animals can make us laugh, and sometimes, a photographer is in the right place at the right time. This contest celebrates those moments. Join us as we help reveal the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 funniest animal photo of the year.

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