DNR adds Aitkin county to deer feed, attractant ban list

Hoping to reduce the spread of chronic wasting disease throughout Minnesota’s wild deer population, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has added Aitkin to its county ban on using deer feed and attractants.

Minnesota Zoo welcomes birth of 2 rare tiger cubs

Two rare Amur tiger cubs born last month at the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley are being celebrated by conservationists for adding to the species' dwindling population. 

'Wild Thang' crowned 'World's Ugliest Dog' in Petaluma

The Sonoma-Marin Fair played host to perhaps the globe's most prestigious contest for less than attractive dogs. Friday, an 8-year-old Pekingese named Wild Thang was crowned the 'World's Ugliest Dog'.

Lambeau the Dog changing the life of a Packers fan

In the nine months that Nora Guerin has had her mobility dog, the impact on her life has been profound.

MN fitness influencer accused of bad dog breeding

A high-profile fitness personality is facing accusations of neglect and abuse as a dog breeder.

Shooter kills therapy service dog of boy grieving father’s death

The dog who helped a Carver County boy get through the grief of losing his father was shot and killed this weekend, leaving both family and neighbors around Norwood Young America worried it wasn’t a one-off crime.

Animal Humane Society saves 42 animals from Fridley nonprofit; now up for adoption

The Animal Humane Society (AHS), with the help of Fridley police, saved 42 animals from Happy Tails Rescue on May 23. All of the animals, including dogs, cats and other critters, are now up for adoption.

Expedition spots only 6 to 8 vaquita porpoises, the most endangered marine mammal

Experts believe the reason a small number of these marine mammals were seen is due to the animals likely moving to a different location outside of their natural habitat.

The Great Escape: Camels break loose at Ohio amusement park

An Ohio amusement park had to figure out how to corral two camels that broke out of their enclosure at the park’s petting zoo.

Watch: Runaway bull flips woman, injures 3 at Oregon rodeo

The bull jumped a fence during a performance, flipping over a woman, and continued through a concession area and into a parking lot before being caught.

Screaming hairy armadillo pups welcomed at New Orleans zoo

As the name suggests, screaming hairy armadillos have hair covering part of their bodies and they let out a “loud-pitched squeal” if they feel threatened.