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Skiers Scramble From Moose’s Path In Steamboat Springs
January 26, 2026, 11:17 pm EST
Skiers were in for a fright when an aggressive female moose found her way onto the bottom of a ski slope in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
The Funniest Wildlife Photos Of 2025 Are Revealed
January 20, 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.
Matching Dinosaur Footprints Found On Both Sides Of Atlantic
January 18, 2026, 1:16 am EST
Millions of years ago, dinosaurs traveled freely over land between two countries that are now 3,700 miles apart.
From Fear To Fascination: Rewriting The Shark Story
January 17, 2026, 12:00 pm EST
Despite what you may think, most sharks are pretty small and not that dangerous, while humans kill 100 million sharks each year. Join aquarists from Georgia Aquarium to discover how shifting from fear to fascination could help save these misunderstood creatures that need our protection more than we need to fear them. And to see all of our "shark week" stories, click here .
Iguanas Falling From Trees? It’s A Florida Reality
January 15, 2026, 6:25 am EST
Temperatures are plunging again in Florida, and that means residents need to look to the sky — for falling iguanas. Watch this video for an explanation of why this happens, and learn why you don’t want to bring them into your home or car to warm up.
New Holiday Fear Unlocked: Christmas Tree ‘False Spring’
January 9, 2026, 11:12 am EST
Bringing home a real Christmas tree might be more dramatic than you think, because the warm, cozy air inside your house can trigger a sudden “False Spring” that wakes up thousands of dormant insects hiding on its branches. Families are discovering everything from wandering spiders to hatching praying mantis eggs, all thanks to a weather-driven temperature shock that flips these tiny creatures from hibernation mode into spring flingers.
Fireflies Are Vanishing: Where, How To See Some For Summer
January 8, 2026, 2:16 pm EST
Adult fireflies only light up the sky for two weeks before their life cycle comes to an end. Spring and summer are prime times for lightning bugs, but it’s getting harder to see them and more than a dozen species in the U.S. face extinction. Watch this video to learn why, find out how you can help and learn about a national park that gets so many fireflies, there’s a lottery to view them.
Here’s Why You May Be Seeing More Fireflies This Summer
December 31, 2025, 12:00 pm EST
Whether you call them fireflies or lightning bugs, nature lovers across many states in the U.S. are saying they’re seeing more of the beautiful beetles this summer. Watch this video to see which places are seeing a surge of fireflies and learn how the weather this spring may have helped.
Watch: Teams Rescue Manatees Caught In Fishing Line
December 24, 2025, 12:00 pm EST
Footage shows a beloved manatee named Stripes and her newborn calf rescued near Key Largo after she was found with fishing line caught around her flippers, threatening both her health and her baby’s survival. The heart-pounding rescue, led by the Dolphin Research Center and Florida Fish and Wildlife, underscores the growing danger marine mammals face from discarded fishing gear in Florida’s waters.
Why Visitors Flock To This 800-Year-Old Tree Every Autumn
December 24, 2025, 12:00 pm EST
A gigantic tree in South Korea is so special, it’s been designated a national monument. Watch this video to learn about the legend that attracts hundreds of visitors every fall.

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