Minnesota DNR threatens fish house litterers with citations as removal deadlines loom
While the department realizes it cannot enforce everywhere, it will be keeping a close eye on those who neglect their duty to clean up after themselves when they remove their fish houses this spring.
Bald eagles on EagleCam caring for 3 eggs this season
A record number of people are reportedly watching a pair of bald eagles on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resource's popular EagleCam as they care for their eggs this winter.
Elementary students learn about sustainable farming through aquaponics program
Elementary school students at St. Jude on the Lake Catholic School in Mahtomedi are learning about sustainable farming systems by raising fish and growing plants in an aquaponics system.
Runner helps rescue injured bald eagle in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
A Brooklyn Center woman helped rescue a bald eagle Tuesday after she spotted the bird on the ground and noticed something was a bit off.
Squirrel causes power outage, affecting nearly 2,000 in central Minnesota
About 2,000 residents in central Minnesota were without electricity for a short time Tuesday after a squirrel reportedly caused a power outage.
Rescued cougar kittens start new life at Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, Minnesota
Three cougar kittens that were orphaned in Washington state are starting their new lives at The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, Minnesota.
Dolphins found shot, stabbed on Florida beaches; $20K reward offered
For the past 28 years, Captain Fred Debardelaben has taken passengers on dolphin cruises along the coast of St. Petersburg.
Baboon steals, grooms, lion cub in South Africa
After carrying the cub into the branches of a tree, the primate proceeds to groom the little lion.
Shop staff rush to shoo hungry deer from Florida store
Staff at a Walgreens outlet in Florida had to shoo a Key deer from the store after the stray animal made a beeline for the food.
PETA calls for Punxsutawney Phil to retire, be replaced with AI robot for Groundhog Day
PETA suggested that the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club use an animatronic version with artificial intelligence could predict the weather.
One of the oldest lionesses known in captivity dies at age 27 in Minnesota sanctuary
One of the oldest lionesses in captivity passed away recently at age 27 at The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, Minnesota.
Red Wings fan continues strange tradition, throws octopuses onto Xcel Energy Center ice
The tradition dates back decades and one Red Wings fan took it on the road Wednesday night in Minnesota.
Forecast: Falling iguanas in South Florida
The National Weather Service usually sticks to atmospheric weather events, but the agency made a special exception and expanded forecasting criteria to include things falling from above.
Starving lions in Sudan park prompt worldwide campaign to save them
After a series of heartbreaking images of starving lions in Sudan were posted online, a global campaign is underway to save them.
Yosemite’s ‘firefall’ returns for two weeks this February
Yosemite's Horsetail Fall will light up with bright orange and red hues that resemble cascading fire for a few days in February.
Pigeon dies after having cowboy hat glued on its head, rescue group says
One of several pigeons spotted in Las Vegas last year wearing tiny cowboy hats has died, according to a local rescue group.
Australian government pledges $50 million in aid for wildlife affected by bushfire crisis
Australia's government is allocating $50 million to help wildlife affected in the bushfire crisis.
Fisherman catches 350-pound fish near southwest Florida, researchers confirm it's 'a big old fish'
The FWC said that this particular fish is the oldest specimen of its kind that they’ve studied
Officials consider removing wild turkeys after residents protest in Moorhead, Minnesota
A police official says Moorhead, Minnesota might consider requesting a permit from the state to remove aggressive turkeys after some residents complained about the animals. Deputy Police Chief Tory Jacobson also noted that the police department doesn't have the skills or resources to add wildlife management to its list of responsibilities.
Minnesota Zoo partnering with Australian zoo to help wildlife affected by wildfires
The Minnesota Zoo is partnering with a zoo in Australia to help the wildlife affected by the wildfires burning there.