Man killed by lion after entering enclosure at zoo: 'The animal attacked'
A zoo guest who decided to climb a wall to enter a lion enclosure to apparently take a selfie was mauled to death by the animal Thursday, according to reports.
Count birds this weekend to help researchers around the world
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking people to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count this weekend to help researchers gather information about birds around the world.
Chernobyl’s mutant wolves developing resistance to cancer, study says
Wolves in Chernobyl’s radiation zone appear to have developed a resistance to cancer after being exposed to high levels of radiation in the wake of the nuclear disaster 35 years ago, according to a new study.
Duluth Fire Department hoses repurposed into animal enrichment toys
The Duluth Fire Department takes decommissioned fire hoses and repurposes them into enrichment toys for the animals at the Lake Superior Zoo.
Stingray pregnancy shocks aquarium, shark lab in NC: 'We have no male'
A stingray's pregnancy could be a miraculous birth: The aquarium and shark lab where she lives has no male stingrays.
Minneapolis offering 1,000 trees in lottery to boost city's canopy
The Minneapolis Health Department partnered with Tree Trust and is offering 1,000 trees to Minneapolis property owners to help build the city's tree canopy.
How has the warm winter affected plants in Minnesota?
How is this unseasonable weather affecting trees, shrubs and plants? At the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, this question has become one of the top things they have been asked about.
Map: Here's where the double broods of cicadas will emerge in 2024
For the first time in 221 years, two different broods of cicadas will emerge simultaneously – and some states will be lucky enough to see both groups.
Brian Barczyk, reptile expert and YouTuber, dies of pancreatic cancer
Barczyk amassed a large following by creating videos that captured his enthusiasm for reptiles and other wildlife.
Como Zoo welcomes its first nyala calf
The Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is rolling out the welcome mat for a new addition — the zoo's first-ever nyala calf.
Maryland boy, 10, attacked by shark during 'shark tank' expedition at Bahamas resort: police
A 10-year-old boy from Maryland is lucky to be alive after he was attacked while inside a shark tank at a Bahamas resort.
Mild Minnesota winter leaves 11 juvenile eagles stuck at The Raptor Center
The Raptor Center in St. Paul says the warmer-than-normal winter weather is forcing them to keep 11 juvenile bald eagles in their care, putting a strain on their resources.
2024 is the year of the double cicada emergence, a 'simultaneous explosion of bugs'
“If for 2024 you had the simultaneous explosion of green teenage bugs all across North America on your bingo card, you are in for a treat."
Twin Cities lake closes due to unsafe ice conditions ahead of trout fishing opener
Dakota County officials announced a popular fishing lake is temporarily closed to the public due to unsafe ice conditions.
Minnesota DNR announces Upper Sioux Agency State Park to permanently close
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced on Wednesday the Upper Sioux Agency State Park will close for good in February in order to transfer the land back to the tribal community.