Hunting, poaching led to 30% reduction in Wisconsin gray wolves, study says
Poaching and a hunt in February that exceeded kill quotas led to an estimated 30% reduction of Wisconsin’s gray wolves, according to a new study.
Poaching and a hunt in February that exceeded kill quotas led to an estimated 30% reduction of Wisconsin’s gray wolves, according to a new study.
Video: 3 rehabilitated bald eagles released back into wild
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources helped release three rehabilitated bald eagles back into the wild Friday.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources helped release three rehabilitated bald eagles back into the wild Friday.
Recent heat wave leaves fish dead in Minnesota lakes
Fish die-offs have been reported by the Minnesota DNR after the recent heat wave.
Fish die-offs have been reported by the Minnesota DNR after the recent heat wave.
Heat wave could cause more cases of West Nile virus this year
While overall mosquito counts are down due to the dry weather, there has been a rise in Culex mosquitoes in the metro.
While overall mosquito counts are down due to the dry weather, there has been a rise in Culex mosquitoes in the metro.
Cougar kitten recovers from injuries at The Wildcat Sanctuary
The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, Minnesota shared photos of a cougar kitten's recovery after she was rescued in April.
The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, Minnesota shared photos of a cougar kitten's recovery after she was rescued in April.
Fearless fisherman frees great white shark caught in fishing lines
Video captured a fisherman freeing a great white shark caught in fishing wire off the coast of Southern California.
Video captured a fisherman freeing a great white shark caught in fishing wire off the coast of Southern California.
Massachusetts lobster diver survives being swallowed by whale: 'I was completely inside'
'I was completely inside (the whale); it was completely black,' he said.
'I was completely inside (the whale); it was completely black,' he said.
Sharks nearly went extinct 19 million years ago, study mysteriously finds
A new study revealed a massive shark “die-off” occurred nearly 19 million years ago, but scientists can’t explain the mystery.
A new study revealed a massive shark “die-off” occurred nearly 19 million years ago, but scientists can’t explain the mystery.
Baby raccoon freed after getting head stuck in sewer cover
Firefighters in Michigan helped a furry friend get out of a tight situation this week.
Firefighters in Michigan helped a furry friend get out of a tight situation this week.
University of Minnesota works on gene-editing techniques to stop zebra mussels
Genetic control strategies being developed at the University of Minnesota are aimed at killing off zebra mussels once and for all.
Genetic control strategies being developed at the University of Minnesota are aimed at killing off zebra mussels once and for all.
White House press corps flight to UK delayed for hours by cicadas
A charter flight for the White House press corps, who will follow President Biden on his first overseas trip to the United Kingdom, has been delayed by cicadas, Fox News has confirmed.
A charter flight for the White House press corps, who will follow President Biden on his first overseas trip to the United Kingdom, has been delayed by cicadas, Fox News has confirmed.
Cicadas delay White House press ahead of Biden overseas trip
“Watch out for the cicadas,” Biden then told reporters. “I just got one. It got me.”
“Watch out for the cicadas,” Biden then told reporters. “I just got one. It got me.”
Cicadas could be cause of large mass on radar, NWS says
The National Weather Service says a “fuzziness” appearing on their radar could be caused by swarms of cicadas.
The National Weather Service says a “fuzziness” appearing on their radar could be caused by swarms of cicadas.
Cicada blamed for Ohio car crash after flying into driver's face
A cicada flew into a driver’s car window and hit them in the face, causing the vehicle to crash into a utility pole in Ohio, police said.
A cicada flew into a driver’s car window and hit them in the face, causing the vehicle to crash into a utility pole in Ohio, police said.
Minnesota wildlife center captures last escaped wolf after week-plus search in Anoka County
All four missing wolves are now accounted for after escaping a wildlife center in Anoka County, sparking a week-long search.
All four missing wolves are now accounted for after escaping a wildlife center in Anoka County, sparking a week-long search.
Video: Florida beachgoers circled by hammerhead sharks
“They’re coming in!” Several hammerhead sharks were seen circling beachgoers in Pensacola, Florida on May 29.
“They’re coming in!” Several hammerhead sharks were seen circling beachgoers in Pensacola, Florida on May 29.
Beloved lioness dies at Minnesota Wildcat Sanctuary
26-year-old Shanti Deva died this week at the Minnesota Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, Minnesota. Rescue officials said she was the leader of the lion pack and was adored by park staff for her outgoing personality.
26-year-old Shanti Deva died this week at the Minnesota Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, Minnesota. Rescue officials said she was the leader of the lion pack and was adored by park staff for her outgoing personality.
Wild elephant herd approaches major Chinese city after 300-mile journey
A herd of wild elephants that walked across China was approaching the city of Kunming. Authorities have set up barriers to try and keep them away.
A herd of wild elephants that walked across China was approaching the city of Kunming. Authorities have set up barriers to try and keep them away.
At least 3 of 4 escaped wolves in Anoka County now accounted for
One of the wolves that escaped a wildlife center last week in Anoka County has been shot, the Wildlife Science Center reported on Facebook Tuesday.
One of the wolves that escaped a wildlife center last week in Anoka County has been shot, the Wildlife Science Center reported on Facebook Tuesday.
Bear spotted again in Chaska Tuesday night
Several residents in Chaska, Minnesota have reported bear sightings in the last week, with one person capturing very close up photos Tuesday evening in the area of Prescott Court.
Several residents in Chaska, Minnesota have reported bear sightings in the last week, with one person capturing very close up photos Tuesday evening in the area of Prescott Court.