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One of the benefits of visiting a national park is the chance to see wildlife. That includes everything from wolves to elk. Sometimes the animals can be elusive, but other times, they’re front and center, much like in this video of elk fighting in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Take a look at the recent [...]
When you’re on a hike, it’s hard to take in all of your surroundings. Especially when it’s an animal famous for being elusive. That’s what makes a recent video so incredible: a wildlife photographer spotted a mountain lion resting in a tree. Check out the wild clip: The video comes from Jason Miller. The photographer [...]
Alligators are most often associated with the Southeast and Florida. When wildlife officials received calls of an alligator in Detroit, Michigan, it’s fair to say they were initially skeptical. But a video soon provided some clarity. Check out the viral video shared across social media: The short clip shows an alligator sitting on some rocks [...]
There’s a phrase that many people use when describing mountain lions: “You may not see them, but they see you.” This statement refers to how stealthily these large cats move in the wild. Cougars are highly evasive. Even if you’ve never seen one on a trail, if you spend enough time in mountain lion country, [...]
onX released a list of the 10 best state parks for fall foliage hikes. Can you guess which U.S. state has the top state park for fall colors?
Usually, on a day hike, you don’t expect much to happen. It’s just a great way to get outdoors and enjoy some fresh air. But for one hiker, a quick hike led to the rescue of a lost dog in the woods. Colorado-based hiker Jason Hawkins posted the video after going on what he says [...]
Biologists in Texas say they’ve discovered a new bird that they believe is a hybrid of two existing species. Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have named the new bird a “grue jay.” According to a press release, they believe the bird is one of the first known examples of a hybrid between [...]
Two Australian surfers came across a surprising marsupial while paddling out. And it was all captured on camera. The video shows what happens as the surfers rescue a wallaby far from the shore. Take a look at the clip: In the video, you see the surfer spot the animal in the water. He paddles closer [...]
They’re one of the largest apex predators in North America. So, watching a brown bear relax isn’t something many people expect to see. But one traveler captured the perfect video of a massive bear floating down a river. Check it out: In the video, a brown bear couldn’t look more relaxed as it floats just [...]
There’s a lot of amazing wildlife out there, but most people would prefer not to come face-to-face with some of it. That includes this oil rig worker who had an encounter with a polar bear. Check out the video: The video is surprisingly casual considering the situation. The original video comes from TikTok user “riglife101,” [...]
