Idaho elk hunter shoots, kills charging grizzly bear in 'surprise encounter': officials
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.
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.
Solar eclipse forecast: Southwest likely to have best viewing conditions for October 'ring of fire'
Here's a look at the forecast along the entire eclipse path, which stretches from coastal Oregon to the Gulf Coast of Texas.
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.
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.
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.
‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse viewer: How to build your own from a cereal box
For those who can't get their hands on a pair of eclipse glasses, there is an alternative to the fancy specs: a DIY projection box.
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.
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.
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.
Photos: Friday's Harvest Moon framed by iconic San Francisco sites
From the Bay Bridge to the Palace of Fine Arts to Lombard Street, the Harvest Moon was a beautiful addition to iconic San Francisco sites.
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.
Vanilla ice cream but make it plastic
Plastic ice cream: you read that right. This version of the sweet treat is actually made from the same materials found in plastic bottles.
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.
Lawsuit against NASA alleges ageism, discrimination and racism
One of the nation's most heavily unionized entities is the U.S. Government, with 1.2 million employees, 56% of its workforce in unions. Yet, a legendary Federal Agency, NASA, finds itself be sued by two former employees who say one of the reasons they were fired was for attempting to form a union.
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.
Northern Lights activity to increase, include auroras further south due to escalating Sun activity
Skygazers in the northern U.S. will want to stay tuned for more aurora light forecasts in the coming years as peak solar activity is expected in 2025 during the Solar Cycle 25.
NASA reveals latest weapon to 'search the heavens' for UFOs, aliens
According to a NASA study, artificial intelligence will be key if NASA tries to find scientifically provable alien life and the existence of UFOs.
Watch: NASA's first asteroid samples land in Utah desert
Scientists believe the capsule holds at least a cup of rubble from the carbon-rich asteroid known as Bennu, but won’t know for sure until the container is opened.