Polar bear sisters caught on camera having pool party at Washington zoo
Video from the zoo shows twin polar bears Astra and Laerke having a ball after one of them dragged a kid-sized pool into the bears’ bigger swimming pool.
Video from the zoo shows twin polar bears Astra and Laerke having a ball after one of them dragged a kid-sized pool into the bears’ bigger swimming pool.
North Mankato police warn about cougar sighting
North Mankato police say cougars rarely have interactions with humans but are known to hunt smaller animals. So, police recommend residents watch their pets when they are outside.
North Mankato police say cougars rarely have interactions with humans but are known to hunt smaller animals. So, police recommend residents watch their pets when they are outside.
Washington County K9, handler takes top spot at national competition
A Washington County Sheriff’s Office K9 team came out on top at the 2023 U.S. Police K9 Association national field trials after bringing home two first-place titles.
A Washington County Sheriff’s Office K9 team came out on top at the 2023 U.S. Police K9 Association national field trials after bringing home two first-place titles.
Raccoons are behaving oddly in Burnsville; people should stay away: Officials
Some raccoons in Burnsville are exhibiting odd behavior, and officials are asking people to stay away from them.
Some raccoons in Burnsville are exhibiting odd behavior, and officials are asking people to stay away from them.
Voyageurs Wolf Project offers glimpse of moose, fall colors in northern Minnesota
Moose and fall foliage were captured in stunning aerial photos taken by the Voyageurs Wolf Project in northern Minnesota.
Moose and fall foliage were captured in stunning aerial photos taken by the Voyageurs Wolf Project in northern Minnesota.
Huskies thrown over fence, abandoned, find loving home after remarkable recovery
The shelter's surveillance camera captured the shocking act of abandonment last month, revealing that the dogs were in dire straits.
The shelter's surveillance camera captured the shocking act of abandonment last month, revealing that the dogs were in dire straits.
Jurassic- era 'extremely rare fossils' discovered in Utah, a milestone in US paleontology
Rare and significant fossils have been discovered at Lake Powell in Utah's Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
Rare and significant fossils have been discovered at Lake Powell in Utah's Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
City of Minneapolis warns of animal control officer scam
The City of Minneapolis sent out a notice Thursday warning the public about someone pretending to be an animal control officer.
The City of Minneapolis sent out a notice Thursday warning the public about someone pretending to be an animal control officer.
Meet Marty, the guard llama protecting sheep
Marty is a llama who protects sheep at Gale Woods Farm in Minnetrista. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has the details.
Marty is a llama who protects sheep at Gale Woods Farm in Minnetrista. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has the details.
Voyageurs wolf pups caught on camera
The Voyageurs Wolf Project shared the first video of the Bug Creek Pack pups on social media this week.
The Voyageurs Wolf Project shared the first video of the Bug Creek Pack pups on social media this week.
Birds vs. Buildings: Citizen scientists’ death data could spark change
A citizen science project is calling attention to the dangers a downtown can pose to birds, especially during a migrating season like right now.
A citizen science project is calling attention to the dangers a downtown can pose to birds, especially during a migrating season like right now.
US Navy sailor launches rescue of puppy saved during overseas deployment: ‘Can’t leave a comrade behind’
Paws of War co-founder Robert Misseri said in a statement that Koda’s story is a recurring situation for many active military members who rescue and "fall in love with animals overseas."
Paws of War co-founder Robert Misseri said in a statement that Koda’s story is a recurring situation for many active military members who rescue and "fall in love with animals overseas."
'Momo' the monkey captured after running loose through Indiana neighborhood
“That was more than enough monkey business for us." Earlier, police said there were reports of minor injuries from the monkey.
“That was more than enough monkey business for us." Earlier, police said there were reports of minor injuries from the monkey.
Another duck stamp dynasty? MN twin sisters hope to make names for themselves in national contest
They say birds of a feather flock together. For twin sisters Kira Sabin and Kess Fennel, pursuing their passion for painting is twice as nice.
They say birds of a feather flock together. For twin sisters Kira Sabin and Kess Fennel, pursuing their passion for painting is twice as nice.
Dog resembles the Hulk after dipping head into lake
A dog owner in Nottingham, England, was startled on Oct. 1, when her boxer dunked her head into an algae-covered lake and came out resembling the Hulk.
A dog owner in Nottingham, England, was startled on Oct. 1, when her boxer dunked her head into an algae-covered lake and came out resembling the Hulk.
Dog looks like the hulk after swimming in lake
A dog owner in Nottingham, England, was startled on Oct. 1, when her sweet-but-brawny boxer dunked her head into an algae-covered lake and came out resembling the Hulk, the muscular green superhero with an anger-management problem.
A dog owner in Nottingham, England, was startled on Oct. 1, when her sweet-but-brawny boxer dunked her head into an algae-covered lake and came out resembling the Hulk, the muscular green superhero with an anger-management problem.
Fat Bear Week: Alaska's heavyweights battle it out
Stiff competition begins in Alaska Monday as heavyweights go head to head for Fat Bear Week!
Stiff competition begins in Alaska Monday as heavyweights go head to head for Fat Bear Week!
North Carolina angler's colorful puddingwife catch may set world record in saltwater fishing
Connor Stone, 30, is on the verge of potentially setting a world record in the world of saltwater fishing. In a remarkable catch made back in July, Stone reeled in a vibrant and exotic puddingwife fish.
Connor Stone, 30, is on the verge of potentially setting a world record in the world of saltwater fishing. In a remarkable catch made back in July, Stone reeled in a vibrant and exotic puddingwife fish.
Grizzly bear attack in Banff National Park leaves couple, dog dead
Parks Canada officials say a grizzly bear in Alberta was euthanized after displaying "aggressive behavior."
Parks Canada officials say a grizzly bear in Alberta was euthanized after displaying "aggressive behavior."
Undercover Texas jaguar cub sting results in country’s first charges under ‘Big Cat Act’
In December 2022, the Big Cat Act was put into effect, which made it illegal to import, transport, sell or possess any wildlife species that are prohibited. This includes jaguars, which are considered a prohibited species.
In December 2022, the Big Cat Act was put into effect, which made it illegal to import, transport, sell or possess any wildlife species that are prohibited. This includes jaguars, which are considered a prohibited species.


















