Monarch butterfly: Should they be given federal protections?
Depending on where they live in the U.S., some monarch butterfly populations could face extinction by 2080 if they aren’t extended federal protections, one expert said.
World's oldest known wild bird lays egg at 74 years old
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Pacific region says the 74-year-old Laysan albatross returned to the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge in late November to lay an egg.
Alligator spotted dragging massive Burmese python in Florida Everglades
Visitors to Florida’s Everglades National Park were shocked to witness an alligator hauling a massive Burmese python.
Minnesota State Parks are free on Black Friday
Get outside this Black Friday! All 73 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas have free entry on Nov. 29.
Watch: Terrifying moment massive snake swings towards woman's face
The woman said the snake has visited her home for years and she had no plans to remove it.
Giraffes could gain endangered species protections under US proposal
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed adding giraffes to the endangered species list.
New monster tarantula species is 'hairy giant among dwarves'
Biologists have discovered a new tarantula species in Cuba that is bigger and hairier than other spiders in its genus.
New Zealanders work together to save stranded whales
“This response demonstrates the deep connection we all share with our marine environment," Joel Lauterbach, a Department of Conservation spokesperson, said in a statement.
Lost penguin’s 2,000-mile journey to Australia ends with return to Southern Ocean
The emperor penguin, dubbed Gus, had somehow swam over 2,000 miles from his icy home and was found on a sun-drenched beach in Denmark, Western Australia, earlier this month.
Snake found slithering inside Hawaii Christmas tree shipment
Shop workers unloading a supply of Christmas trees in Hawaii found an unexpected visitor hiding within the shipment.
New DNR Eagle Camera now streaming live
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has launched a new EagleCam that will provide a live look at a family of bald eagles in its natural habitat. Viewers will soon be able to see the eagles start their "courting" process by trying to impress each other with sticks and nest-making abilities before mating season.
MN invasive zebra mussels linked to higher mercury levels in fish
Zebra mussels are significantly altering the ecosystems of Minnesota lakes, according to a study that ties the invasive species to higher mercury levels in fish.
Brad the sheep is home after weeks on the run
Brad, the sheep that's been on the run in the Duluth area for weeks, is back home. The sheep has drawn attention on social media as people tracked his whereabouts. He was captured in Midway Township on Tuesday and brought back to a farm in Carlton.
Minnesota DNR EagleCam adding new nest site while keeping original camera online
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced on Tuesday it's adding another EagleCam that will feature a new nest with a bald eagle pair this season.
Watch: Great white shark swims close to Australian surfers
A group of surfers had a close encounter with a great white shark off the coast of Emerald Beach, New South Wales, on November 13.
Sheep on the run near Duluth
A sheep that's been named Brad has been on the run in the Duluth area for about two weeks. There's an effort underway to rescue Brad, but so far he's evaded capture. He's said to be smart, which is how he's survived this long in the wild.
Owls hooting in a tree: Moment of zen
Enjoy this moment of zen of two owls hooting in a tree in Minnesota.
Brad the sheep is on the run in Duluth area
A sheep that's been named Brad remains on the lam in the Duluth area, evading capture by those trying to rescue him.
Roberts Bird Sanctuary visitors in Minneapolis urged to stop disturbing the owls
A local nonprofit organization is speaking out after receiving reports of people harassing owls at a Minneapolis bird sanctuary.
Visitors asked to stop harassing owls at bird sanctuary
Roberts Bird Sanctuary visitors are being asked to stop harassing owls, as it could destroy their natural habitat. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the story.