A black bear wandered inside a candy shop in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Is it funny, or is it sad? Opinions are mixed.

A chunky marine worm with “shimmering, iridescent fringe” washed up on a beach in the U.K. Experts say it’s something called a sea mouse.

A group of friends thought: What if we hiked Half Dome with the cables down in inflatable dino costumes? Then, they did it.

Another “doomsday fish” (a giant oarfish from the deep) washed ashore in Southern California. Are we in for some sort of disaster?

A wildlife photographer spotted a rare all-black king penguin on South Georgia Island and captured some photos and videos. See them here.