Koala-sniffing dog aids in 15 wildlife rescues as Australian bushfires ravage habitats
A 4-year-old springer spaniel named Taylor has been performing a special kind of search and rescue effort as bushfires rage across much of Australia — she’s a detection dog who has helped locate and rescue 15 koalas from scorched regions of New South Wales this fire season.
A 4-year-old springer spaniel named Taylor has been performing a special kind of search and rescue effort as bushfires rage across much of Australia — she’s a detection dog who has helped locate and rescue 15 koalas from scorched regions of New South Wales this fire season.
Calling all knitters: NC rescue group to donate homemade nests to Australia
The rescue plans to mail several-thousand homemade nests to the animals in Australia.
The rescue plans to mail several-thousand homemade nests to the animals in Australia.
Australian wildfires: Here’s how to help those in need as flames engulf wildlife, homes
As the wildfires rage on in Australia, possibly killing an estimated half-billion animals and leaving 25 people dead, there are ways to help those in need.
As the wildfires rage on in Australia, possibly killing an estimated half-billion animals and leaving 25 people dead, there are ways to help those in need.
10,000 feral camels at risk of being shot as they search for water amid Australia’s severe drought
Up to 10,000 feral camels in South Australia could be killed as they consume scarce water sources in drought-afflicted areas and cause damage to local infrastructure.
Up to 10,000 feral camels in South Australia could be killed as they consume scarce water sources in drought-afflicted areas and cause damage to local infrastructure.
Australian family rescues multiple koalas from wildfires
A family in Australia rescued at least seven koalas on their property as wildfires ravaged the area.
A family in Australia rescued at least seven koalas on their property as wildfires ravaged the area.
Teen reels in massive sturgeon on lake in Pine County, Minnesota
A family from North Branch, Minnesota had the catch of a lifetime Sunday.
A family from North Branch, Minnesota had the catch of a lifetime Sunday.
Buck rescued after locking antlers with other deer
Two bucks in battle got their antlers locked together and needed some help to get free.
Two bucks in battle got their antlers locked together and needed some help to get free.
Annual Bald Eagle Count planned for St. Croix River Watershed amid downward trend in young eagle population
The St. Croix River Association is calling for people to join in on its second annual Bald Eagle Count
The St. Croix River Association is calling for people to join in on its second annual Bald Eagle Count
Australia’s destructive wildfires seen from space in NASA images
NASA released images showing the devastation from the bushfires burning all over Australia.
NASA released images showing the devastation from the bushfires burning all over Australia.
Nearly half a billion animals feared dead in Australia wildfires, ecologists say
Ecologists estimate that 480 million mammals, birds and reptiles have been killed since September in the country’s catastrophic wildfires.
Ecologists estimate that 480 million mammals, birds and reptiles have been killed since September in the country’s catastrophic wildfires.
3 mountain lions killed after feeding on human remains
Three mountain lions found feeding on human remains near a popular Tucson hiking trail have been killed, Arizona authorities said Wednesday.
Three mountain lions found feeding on human remains near a popular Tucson hiking trail have been killed, Arizona authorities said Wednesday.
It’s a boy: Endangered black rhino born at Michigan zoo on Christmas Eve
Officials said it’s the first black rhino birth in the zoo’s 100-year history.
Officials said it’s the first black rhino birth in the zoo’s 100-year history.
DNR temporarily bans moving farmed deer to prevent spread of chronic wasting disease
In an effort to protect the state's wild deer population from chronic wasting disease, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is temporarily prohibiting the movement of all farmed white-tailed deer.
In an effort to protect the state's wild deer population from chronic wasting disease, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is temporarily prohibiting the movement of all farmed white-tailed deer.
Bald eagle dies of gunshot wound in Indiana, reward offered
A bullet struck a protected bald eagle in Indiana, leading to the bird’s death, officials said Sunday.
A bullet struck a protected bald eagle in Indiana, leading to the bird’s death, officials said Sunday.
Catfish smashes into car windshield after getting dropped by flying bird
A large catfish slammed onto a North Carolina woman’s windshield on Wednesday after getting dropped by a flying bird.
A large catfish slammed onto a North Carolina woman’s windshield on Wednesday after getting dropped by a flying bird.
Wolves relocated to Isle Royale forming groups, defending territory, researchers say
Researchers say the wolves relocated to Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior are starting to form groups and defend their territory.
Researchers say the wolves relocated to Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior are starting to form groups and defend their territory.
State removing 168 trees along I-94 in St. Paul due to emerald ash borer infestation
The State of Minnesota is working to remove dozens of trees along I-94 in St. Paul due to an emerald ash borer infestation.
The State of Minnesota is working to remove dozens of trees along I-94 in St. Paul due to an emerald ash borer infestation.
Man charged after allegedly killing a bear on the Red Lake Indian Reservation
A 40-year-old Brainerd, Minnesota man has been federally charged after he allegedly shot and killed a bear on the Red Lake Indian Reservation this fall, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Minnesota.
A 40-year-old Brainerd, Minnesota man has been federally charged after he allegedly shot and killed a bear on the Red Lake Indian Reservation this fall, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Minnesota.
Miniature horse named Pepper 'dances' to 'Frosty the Snowman'
If you're not in the holiday spirit yet, this adorable horse is sure to get you there!
If you're not in the holiday spirit yet, this adorable horse is sure to get you there!
Minneapolis man sets out on voyage to row from South America to Antarctica
With his international teammates, Andrew Towne will take turns rowing a boat all the way to Antarctica across the infamously brutal waters of the Drake Passage.
With his international teammates, Andrew Towne will take turns rowing a boat all the way to Antarctica across the infamously brutal waters of the Drake Passage.