Owl rescued by plow driver and naturalist released back into wild
A snowy owl rescued by a naturalist and a plow driver is now flying in the wild once again.
Voyageurs Wolf Project releases first-ever wild wolf collar cam footage
Researchers with the Voyageurs Wolf Project in northern Minnesota showed off their first-ever wolf collar camera footage.
1 of 2 remaining Hawaiian monk seals at Minnesota Zoo dies
One of the Minnesota Zoo’s Hawaiian monk seals has died, the zoo announced Friday.
Visit Minnesota Zoo's Farm Babies in-person or online
The Minnesota Zoo is celebrating farm babies now through May 16 both in-person and online.
Video shows 15K bees swarm parked car at supermarket in New Mexico
LCFD says an estimated 15,000 bees were relocated after they were seen swarming a car parked at a local grocery store in New Mexico.
Police use dog toys to entice coyote out of South Carolina woman’s kitchen
Police officers in Spartanburg, South Carolina, used dog toys to help lure a coyote out of a woman's kitchen.
Eaglet hatches on Minnesota DNR EagleCam
One of the eaglets on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources EagleCam has hatched.
Earthworms leave ice tunnels on pavement in Plymouth
A photo taken by a FOX 9 viewer in Plymouth appears to show ice tunnels created by earthworms on the pavement.
Bald eagle populations soar in lower 48 states, US report says
The number of American bald eagles has quadrupled since 2009, with more than 300,000 birds soaring over the lower 48 states, government scientists said.
After 100 years, California condor could return to northwest
The new initiative calls for releasing four or six juvenile condors each year for 20 years throughout Redwood National Park, which is about an hour’s drive from the Oregon border.
Minnesota bear cub rescued from tree, brought to Wisconsin rehabilitation center
A young bear cub who was found in a tree in Minnesota is now recovering at a rescue center in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.
9-year-old Minnesota boy survives shark attack in Miami
A Minnesota boy vacationing in Florida with his family survived a shark attack Sunday in Miami Beach.
Loring Park among 13 proposed sites for gypsy moth treatment
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is planning to complete gypsy moth treatments at 13 sites throughout Minnesota this spring, including Loring Park in Minneapolis.
Endangered songbirds are losing their chance to learn mating calls, putting species at risk
Male songbirds usually learn their tunes from adult mentors. But when aspiring crooners lack proper role models, they hit all the wrong notes — and have less success attracting mates.
'Dude, I just need you to exit the car, please!': Snake hitches ride, terrifies woman
A Florida woman was terrified to find that a snake had hitched a ride on her car as she drove through town. The close encounter was one to remember.
Split Rock Lighthouse State Park to add new campground
One of Minnesota’s more popular state parks is getting a new campground.
Turkey storms into and destroys dentist's office
The large bird reportedly caused significant damage to the dentist's waiting room
A fast thaw has Minnesota river towns on alert this spring
Only two-and-a-half weeks ago, high temperatures were still below zero in the Minnesota area, but now we are close to 50.
2 skiers defy death in descent of Yosemite's Half Dome
Two skiers navigated a thin layer of snow with no margin for error down the shoulder of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park and skied back to the valley floor in an unusually daring feat.
Wisconsin hunters exceed wolf target by nearly 100 animals
Wisconsin hunters and trappers killed nearly double the number of wolves that the state allotted for a weeklong season, and they did it so quickly that officials ended the hunt after less than three days, according to figures released Thursday.