When humans fall into a rut, it’s understood that our lives have become routine and boring. When a road becomes rutted, overuse in wet conditions have resulted in a dangerous drive. But if you’re a ...

Visitors at Yellowstone National Park got an up-close look at a nature documentary in the making when two bull elks went head to head -- literally. The massive animals gathered some interspecies ...

You may have never heard the term "the rut", but it's basically the mating season for certain mammals, including elk and deer. It can start in September and can last through the winter months. This is ...

GALINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — For those looking to catch sight of an elk in the Smokies, the annual elk breeding season is underway in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Elk gather in mixed herds ...

Hungry bears are typically a source of concern in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, but a new warning has been issued to avoid getting within 50 yards of the majestic elk. It’s elk breeding season, ...

Among Wisconsin wildlife sightings, this one is relatively new. But given the status of the species, it's likely to become an annual event. At least two bull elk have moved south this fall from their ...

Fields in the Cataloochie area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park have been closed to tourist during elk breeding season, the park says. NPS / Victoria Stauffenberg Hungry bears are typically a ...