Minnesota's plant hardiness zones have changed
The U.S. Department of Agriculture this week unveiled an updated plant hardiness zone map — the first update since 2012 — which has changed the hardiness zones for much of Minnesota.
Minnesota DNR's EagleCam is returning for the winter
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) popular EagleCam is returning this winter.
Wisconsin wildlife officials won’t seek charges against bow hunter who killed cougar
The department said an investigation showed the bow hunter was hunting deer when the hunter encountered the cougar and shot it in self-defense.
Echidna named after David Attenborough believed to be extinct, rediscovered
Scientists in Indonesia captured Attenborough’s long-beaked echidna on video for the first time in over 60 years.
Birch Lake near BWCA added to impaired waters list due to sulfate pollution
Birch Lake near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness has been added to the impaired waters list after a study found elevated levels of sulfate in the water.
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MPCA adds Birch Lake to impaired waters list [RAW]
Birch Lake near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness has been added to the impaired waters list after a study found elevated levels of sulfate in the water. Watch Wednesday's press conference held by environmentalists about the latest announcement.
Minnesota deer hunting: Fewer deer harvested in first 9 days
Minnesota's hunters have harvested fewer deer during the first nine days of the firearms deer season than last year.
Watch: 'World's most dangerous bird' emerges from ocean in Australia, stunning beachgoers
"We’re not sure how long this animal was in the water or why it went for a swim but the footage is astonishing," Australian wildlife officials said.
Australian man says he survived crocodile attack by biting back
An Australian farmer was attacked last month by a saltwater crocodile in the country's Northern Territory and dragged nearly 10 feet.
Watch: Deer suspected of ‘ding-dong ditch’ seen suspiciously darting off in video
Video shared by the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office showed a deer darting from the scene.
Groundbreaking theory emerges about what really killed the dinosaurs
Researchers have a new working theory as to what killed the dinosaurs after studying sediment layers in North Dakota.
Invasive crayfish species found for first time in Minnesota lake
The Minnesota Department of Natural Recourses (DNR) said an invasive species of crayfish has been found in the state for the first time at a lake in Douglas County.
Small Minnesota city establishing first-of-its-kind park
The southern Minnesota city of Plainview is establishing the nation's first National Service Park -- a park dedicated to honoring those who have served their nation.
Birds in North America will no longer be named after people, dozens will be renamed
Birds in North America will no longer be named after people.
Cool sight: First 'frost flowers' of fall spotted in southwestern Missouri
Frost flowers happen in late fall after a few hard freezes and while the ground is still warm. They don't stick around for long, disappearing on the day they show up, melting away like frost in the warm air or sunlight.
Watch: Bear paddles through crystal clear Lake Tahoe
It was a beautiful sunny day at Lake Tahoe and one black bear decided to make the most of it by taking a dip.