Sharks swimming closer to crowded beaches than previously thought, study says
"We were surprised to find that the sharks we tracked spent so much time near the lights and sounds of the busy city, often close to shore, no matter the time of day," the study author said.
"We were surprised to find that the sharks we tracked spent so much time near the lights and sounds of the busy city, often close to shore, no matter the time of day," the study author said.
Elk, deer poachers nabbed after ‘suspicious’ photo appears online
Wildlife authorities said they were tipped off by a person who saw a picture on social media.
Wildlife authorities said they were tipped off by a person who saw a picture on social media.
World's largest recorded freshwater fish: 660-pound stingray caught in Cambodia
Scientists say the giant stingray, measuring almost 13 feet from snout to tail, was caught in the Mekong River in Cambodia.
Scientists say the giant stingray, measuring almost 13 feet from snout to tail, was caught in the Mekong River in Cambodia.
Watch: Black bear stalks family along Canadian trail
A young family recorded a scary encounter with a black bear during a hiking trip last week in Whistler, but their quick thinking kept things from getting worse.
A young family recorded a scary encounter with a black bear during a hiking trip last week in Whistler, but their quick thinking kept things from getting worse.
Minnesota state parks are free on Saturday for National Get Outdoors Day
There are more than 40 special programs at state parks and recreation areas across Minnesota on Saturday — and they're all free!
There are more than 40 special programs at state parks and recreation areas across Minnesota on Saturday — and they're all free!
FOX 9's Rob Olson: What I did after I got bitten by a tick
I write this as a first-person account, simply hoping it’s helpful. Lyme Disease is relatively rare, but with more than a thousand lab-confirmed or clinically diagnosed cases in Minnesota each year, and a few thousand more cases where it’s suspected, it’s prevalent enough to be aware of.
I write this as a first-person account, simply hoping it’s helpful. Lyme Disease is relatively rare, but with more than a thousand lab-confirmed or clinically diagnosed cases in Minnesota each year, and a few thousand more cases where it’s suspected, it’s prevalent enough to be aware of.
Baby tigers born at the Minnesota Zoo
The Minnesota Zoo announced their Amur tiger gave birth to a litter of cubs on Mother's Day this year.
The Minnesota Zoo announced their Amur tiger gave birth to a litter of cubs on Mother's Day this year.
Como Zoo names baby zebra 'Aurora' after Minnesota's new sports team
The Como Zoo's baby zebra now has a name.
The Como Zoo's baby zebra now has a name.
Leave baby deer alone, Minnesota DNR urges
Fawns spend up to 95% of their first 10 days of life alone, which is how they survive.
Fawns spend up to 95% of their first 10 days of life alone, which is how they survive.
Watch: Trombone-playing music teacher scares off bear from Canadian school
The black bear was spotted lingering near a garbage bin outside a school on Canada’s Vancouver Island.
The black bear was spotted lingering near a garbage bin outside a school on Canada’s Vancouver Island.
Summer of sharks at Sea Life at Mall of America
Sea Life at Mall of America has welcomed a new resident, a baby zebra shark, for the summer of the shark. The shark was born at the Minnesota Zoo.
Sea Life at Mall of America has welcomed a new resident, a baby zebra shark, for the summer of the shark. The shark was born at the Minnesota Zoo.
Ex-MMA trainer fights kangaroo that attacked his dogs in wild video
The Australian man suffered injuries to his head, leg and arm and said the kangaroo tried to go after his dogs again after he and the animal battled.
The Australian man suffered injuries to his head, leg and arm and said the kangaroo tried to go after his dogs again after he and the animal battled.
Contest to name 2 new wolf pups at International Wolf Center
Voting is open until June 10 to choose the names for the International Wolf Center's two new wolf pups.
Voting is open until June 10 to choose the names for the International Wolf Center's two new wolf pups.
Bison gores woman, tosses her 10 feet in Yellowstone after getting too close
A 25-year-old Ohio woman visiting Yellowstone was gored by a bison after getting within 10 feet of the animal, park officials said.
A 25-year-old Ohio woman visiting Yellowstone was gored by a bison after getting within 10 feet of the animal, park officials said.
Project in northern Minnesota forest works to protect red pines
An experiment forest in the Chippewa National Forest is weighing ways to save the giant red pines.
An experiment forest in the Chippewa National Forest is weighing ways to save the giant red pines.
Texas fishermen reel in rare black alligator gar: 'Wild experience'
Two fishermen in Texas were shocked when they reeled in a rare, black alligator gar last week. They snapped some pics and then let the 5-foot-long fish go free.
Two fishermen in Texas were shocked when they reeled in a rare, black alligator gar last week. They snapped some pics and then let the 5-foot-long fish go free.
Experimental forests in northern Minnesota study the future impacts of climate change
Many Minnesotans head north to enjoy the lakes and forests. But nestled in those trees, not far from the water, is something intriguing if not mysterious.
Many Minnesotans head north to enjoy the lakes and forests. But nestled in those trees, not far from the water, is something intriguing if not mysterious.
Black bear charges into Wisconsin home, attacks couple
A Wisconsin couple is recovering after a black bear charged into their home, attacking both of them.
A Wisconsin couple is recovering after a black bear charged into their home, attacking both of them.
Duck crashes through helicopter windshield, injuring MN State Patrol pilot
A State Patrol helicopter pilot is recovering after a duck hit him in the head while he was flying.
A State Patrol helicopter pilot is recovering after a duck hit him in the head while he was flying.
Watch: Voyageurs Wolf Project captures wolf pups running in northern Minnesota
Video shared by the Voyageurs Wolf Project shows a pack of wolf pups trying to keep up with their parents in northern Minnesota.
Video shared by the Voyageurs Wolf Project shows a pack of wolf pups trying to keep up with their parents in northern Minnesota.