Florida man uses trash bin to catch alligator
A dramatic video shows a Florida man forcing an alligator into a garbage bin.
A dramatic video shows a Florida man forcing an alligator into a garbage bin.
Ivory-billed woodpecker, 22 other species now extinct, US says
The ivory-billed woodpecker and 22 more birds, fish and other species were declared extinct by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday.
The ivory-billed woodpecker and 22 more birds, fish and other species were declared extinct by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday.
Minnesota native among first all-Black American crew to climb Mt. Everest
A Minnesota native will be part of the first-ever all-Black American expedition to the top of Mount Everest. Their goal is to bring more diversity to the great outdoors.
A Minnesota native will be part of the first-ever all-Black American expedition to the top of Mount Everest. Their goal is to bring more diversity to the great outdoors.
US bans swimming with Hawaii's protected spinner dolphins
The new rule Tuesday is meant to protect the nocturnal animals from people seeking close encounters with the playful species.
The new rule Tuesday is meant to protect the nocturnal animals from people seeking close encounters with the playful species.
Bear sighting disrupts school day routine for Elk River, Minn. girl
An eleven year old in Elk River, Minnesota woke up to quite the sight Wednesday morning as she spotted a black bear milling around her neighborhood.
An eleven year old in Elk River, Minnesota woke up to quite the sight Wednesday morning as she spotted a black bear milling around her neighborhood.
Swarm of bees kill more than 60 endangered penguins in South Africa
More than 60 endangered African penguins were apparently killed by a swarm of bees in South Africa last week, in what bird conservationists described as an unusual occurrence.
More than 60 endangered African penguins were apparently killed by a swarm of bees in South Africa last week, in what bird conservationists described as an unusual occurrence.
Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tour celebrates first female captain in 44 years
If you've ever been to Taylors Falls to take in the beauty of the St. Croix River, there's a chance you might have hopped aboard the Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tour. It’s the paddlewheel boat still running up and down the river - something it's done since the early 1900s.
If you've ever been to Taylors Falls to take in the beauty of the St. Croix River, there's a chance you might have hopped aboard the Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tour. It’s the paddlewheel boat still running up and down the river - something it's done since the early 1900s.
'Do better': Photographer captures grizzly bear cub with discarded face mask
Photographer Jonathan Kuiper spotted a grizzly bear cub chewing a discarded face mask this summer in the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.
Photographer Jonathan Kuiper spotted a grizzly bear cub chewing a discarded face mask this summer in the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.
Okefenokee Joe, an alligator believed to be as old as WWII, passes away
An alligator believed to have lived in a Georgia swamp since World War II passed away this summer, researchers announced last week.
An alligator believed to have lived in a Georgia swamp since World War II passed away this summer, researchers announced last week.
WATCH: Wolf bites grizzly bear in the butt
The viral video was taken at Yellowstone National Park.
The viral video was taken at Yellowstone National Park.
Illinois teen reels in record-setting northern pike in Boundary Waters
A teenager from Illinois reeled in a record-breaking northern pike while fishing in the Boundary Waters this summer, according to the Minnesota DNR.
A teenager from Illinois reeled in a record-breaking northern pike while fishing in the Boundary Waters this summer, according to the Minnesota DNR.
Bear sightings on rise as they seek food amid drought
Black bear sightings are on the rise in Minnesota, as this summer's drought has made it harder for the bears to find the food they need to prepare for hibernation.
Black bear sightings are on the rise in Minnesota, as this summer's drought has made it harder for the bears to find the food they need to prepare for hibernation.
Dolphin rescued after getting 'pushed into' canal by Hurricane Ida
A young dolphin was rescued and released back into the wild Sunday after Hurricane Ida pushed the mammal into a canal in Slidell, Louisiana.
A young dolphin was rescued and released back into the wild Sunday after Hurricane Ida pushed the mammal into a canal in Slidell, Louisiana.
Dash cam video: Officers rescue buck stuck in hammock in Grand Rapids
Police officers helped rescue a buck after it got caught in a hammock in Grand Rapids.
Police officers helped rescue a buck after it got caught in a hammock in Grand Rapids.
Animal rights groups sue to stop Wisconsin wolf hunt
A coalition of animal rights groups filed a lawsuit Tuesday to stop Wisconsin’s wolf hunt this fall and invalidate a state law mandating annual hunts, arguing the statutes don’t give wildlife officials any leeway to consider population estimates.
A coalition of animal rights groups filed a lawsuit Tuesday to stop Wisconsin’s wolf hunt this fall and invalidate a state law mandating annual hunts, arguing the statutes don’t give wildlife officials any leeway to consider population estimates.
Officials see increase in mosquitoes throughout metro, expect more after rainfall
Officials say that for the first time this year, weekly mosquito numbers exceeded the 10-year average - even before this past weekend's rain. Now, the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District says it's expecting numbers to increase significantly this week and next.
Officials say that for the first time this year, weekly mosquito numbers exceeded the 10-year average - even before this past weekend's rain. Now, the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District says it's expecting numbers to increase significantly this week and next.
Squirrel stashes nuts in Minnesota officer's squad
An officer made a surprising discovery in his squad Monday after a squirrel jumped from underneath his computer and onto the dash.
An officer made a surprising discovery in his squad Monday after a squirrel jumped from underneath his computer and onto the dash.
Line 3 pipeline: Court of Appeals affirms Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's approval of project
A Court of Appeals ruling on Monday affirmed approval granted by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for Enbridge's Line 3 replacement pipeline project.
A Court of Appeals ruling on Monday affirmed approval granted by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for Enbridge's Line 3 replacement pipeline project.
U.S. Forest Service stops taking donations for firefighters after extra supplies attract bears
The U.S. Forest Service says it will stop accepting donations for firefighters called in to battle the Greenwood fire in northern Minnesota after officials ran out of storage space for the supplies, attracting the attention of bears.
The U.S. Forest Service says it will stop accepting donations for firefighters called in to battle the Greenwood fire in northern Minnesota after officials ran out of storage space for the supplies, attracting the attention of bears.
Wadena County horse recovering after testing positive for West Nile virus
A horse in Wadena County, Minnesota tested positive for West Nile virus, the state board of animal health reported Monday.
A horse in Wadena County, Minnesota tested positive for West Nile virus, the state board of animal health reported Monday.