Elephant escapes circus, stops traffic
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An elephant escapes the circus and stops traffic in Butte, Montana. Video credit: Brittany McGinnis via Storyful.

How loud do cicadas get?

Certain species of cicadas in North America can produce calls reaching levels of around 100 decibels or higher, akin to the noise produced by a lawnmower or a passing jet aircraft.

Black bear cub rescued on Highway 65 by Isanti County deputy

A black bear cub’s Sunday night adventure ended safely thanks to an Isanti County deputy and a good Samaritan.

U of M researches study fish DNA to help humans
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Researchers at the University of Minnesota are studying gars. Gars are fish that are 100 million years old and their DNA could provide insight on evolution and human health. FOX 9's Leah Beno has the story.

Cambridge bear sightings concerning blind resident
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Sightings of a black bear in Cambridge, Minnesota has one family in Cambridge concerned for their blind relative.

Botswana threatens Germany with 20K elephants amid trophy hunting feud

Botswana, home to the world’s largest elephant population, has threatened to send 20,000 of the giant living land mammals to Germany to “roam free" amid a feud over trophy hunting.

Minnesota woman killed by charging elephant in Zambia

A woman from Minnesota is dead after a bull elephant charged a vehicle she was in during a game drive in Zambia, her family confirmed to FOX 9 on Thursday.

Parasite discovered in Wisconsin trout stream for first time

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging anglers to thoroughly clean their equipment after discovering a specific parasite in a wild trout for the first time.

Watch: Iceland volcano erupts amidst Northern Lights display

A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted multiple times on Thursday, sending vibrant jets of lava and smoke into the sky amidst a stunning timelapse featuring the northern lights.

USDA again asks for help squashing these invasive bugs

According to the USDA the spotted lanternfly and gypsy moth are highly detrimental invasive insects, causing significant economic and environmental harm.

Prehistoric giant dolphin discovered in Amazon by paleontologists

A groundbreaking discovery was made in the Peruvian Amazon as a team of paleontologists from the University of Zurich uncovered a new species of freshwater dolphin dating back between 24 and 16 million years.

National Flower Day: Plant this "weed" to help the monarch butterfly population

March 21 is National Flower Day, and to celebrate, folks can plant some milkweed and start a pollinator garden to help the dwindling numbers of monarch butterflies.

Goat tests positive for avian influenza — a first in the United States

A goat kid in Stevens County, Minnesota, has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), marking the first case in the United States of bird flu in a domestic ruminant. 

Dozens of eagles spotted at Minnesota lake
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Dozens of eagles were spotted at Lake Traverse in Wheaton, Minnesota. Check out this video by Carol Bauer via Storyful taken on March 17, 2024.

Charlotte the pregnant stingray captivates fans waiting for rare birth

Charlotte the stingray, who became pregnant in a North Carolina aquarium despite having no male to mate with, continues to captivate fans as they await her extremely rare delivery.