A wildlife photographer wanted to document what polar bears do during the summer. The visuals he captured are breathtaking.

An elk became tangled in some ice-climbing gear and needed a unique rescue. It’s a rescue those involved will never forget.

One of the largest birds of prey in the world appeared in an unexpected place. It could be the only one of its kind in the Western Hemisphere.

Researchers captured the first photos of the rare and elusive Pallas’s cat in Himachal Pradesh, India. See trail-cam photos here.

A family expecting Santa had an owl come down the chimney instead. The owl perched atop their Christmas tree and didn’t intend to leave.

“Who pooped in the park?” asks Yellowstone National Park. Can you guess which four animals left these four poo piles?

What’s more adorable than an hedgehog? How about a hedgehog camping with tiny Coleman equipment? Wait until you hear the backstory.

Is there a bird stranger than the ethereal potoo? We think not. Potoos’ remarkable camouflage is on full display here.

A bobcat showed just how much it wanted a meal by leaping into an icy river to snatch a duck in Yellowstone National Park. See it here.

A TikTok video with 14 million views shows a mama raccoon leading her baby raccoons up a tree. It really is that cute.