Winter solstice 2023: When is it and what to know
For people who live in the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice marks the beginning of astronomical winter and the shortest day of the year.
For people who live in the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice marks the beginning of astronomical winter and the shortest day of the year.
Minneapolis cougar’s history details a lonely journey striking out for a mate
The popular Minneapolis cougar will be the subject of scientific studies in death as he was in life.
The popular Minneapolis cougar will be the subject of scientific studies in death as he was in life.
Minneapolis cougar made massive journey
The cougar traveled more than 500 miles to get to Minneapolis, all the way from Nebraska. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard reports.
The cougar traveled more than 500 miles to get to Minneapolis, all the way from Nebraska. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard reports.
SpaceX prepares for Falcon Heavy launch of DoD spaceplane this weekend
The X-37B spaceplane will launch Sunday from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The launch time is not public, but when the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launches, residents in Florida will hear it.
The X-37B spaceplane will launch Sunday from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The launch time is not public, but when the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launches, residents in Florida will hear it.
Dramatic deer rescue from Lake Bemidji: Video
A buck was rescued from Lake Bemidji after getting trapped on the ice.
A buck was rescued from Lake Bemidji after getting trapped on the ice.
Cougar hit, killed on I-394 after Minneapolis cougar sightings
A cougar was hit and killed on Interstate 394 in Minneapolis early Wednesday morning.
A cougar was hit and killed on Interstate 394 in Minneapolis early Wednesday morning.
Rare blonde raccoon becomes frequent visitor at Iowa home
A unique and rarely seen blonde raccoon has become a frequent guest for one Iowa homeowner.
A unique and rarely seen blonde raccoon has become a frequent guest for one Iowa homeowner.
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Cougar wandering around Minneapolis neighborhood [RAW]
A cougar was spotted wandering around in Minneapolis this week. The City of Minneapolis issued an alert on Tuesday, saying the cougar was recently spotted near Kenwood Park. Officials say there's concern the large cat might be using the Cedar Lake trail system near the Lake of the Isles. Neighbors found tracks in the snow, a full day after the cougar was first spotted on home security footage. The DNR says it?s evidence that the cat remains in the area.
A cougar was spotted wandering around in Minneapolis this week. The City of Minneapolis issued an alert on Tuesday, saying the cougar was recently spotted near Kenwood Park. Officials say there's concern the large cat might be using the Cedar Lake trail system near the Lake of the Isles. Neighbors found tracks in the snow, a full day after the cougar was first spotted on home security footage. The DNR says it?s evidence that the cat remains in the area.
Cougar sighted again in Minneapolis, may be using Cedar Lake trail system, city says
A cougar wandering around in Minneapolis has been sighted for a second time in two days and may be using a popular trail system, the City of Minneapolis says.
A cougar wandering around in Minneapolis has been sighted for a second time in two days and may be using a popular trail system, the City of Minneapolis says.
More than 200 turtles rescued, treated for hypothermia at New England aquarium
November marks the beginning of stranding season for sea turtles due to rapidly changing water temperatures and wind patterns.
November marks the beginning of stranding season for sea turtles due to rapidly changing water temperatures and wind patterns.
Woman killed in shark attack off Mexico's Pacific coast
The 26-year-old mom was swimming with her daughter and boosted her aboard a floating platform when the shark bit the woman.
The 26-year-old mom was swimming with her daughter and boosted her aboard a floating platform when the shark bit the woman.
Geminid meteor shower peaks in mid-December thanks to this puzzling asteroid
The Geminid meteor shower peak is in mid December this year, alongside a special moon that will allow better viewing conditions for stargazers to spot meteors to end 2023.
The Geminid meteor shower peak is in mid December this year, alongside a special moon that will allow better viewing conditions for stargazers to spot meteors to end 2023.
Ultra-rare, giant rat that cracks coconuts with its teeth caught on camera for first time
Reports say the rats can grow up to 1.5 feet long – roughly the average size of a newborn baby.
Reports say the rats can grow up to 1.5 feet long – roughly the average size of a newborn baby.
Mole with super hearing thought to be extinct found on South African beach
Golden moles are skilled burrowers with sensitive hearing that allows them to detect vibrations from surface movements. Unlike other burrowing mammals, they do not leave visible tunnels behind while moving under the sand.
Golden moles are skilled burrowers with sensitive hearing that allows them to detect vibrations from surface movements. Unlike other burrowing mammals, they do not leave visible tunnels behind while moving under the sand.
Penguin parents sleep for just a few seconds at a time to guard newborns, study shows
It’s a challenge for all new parents: Getting enough sleep while keeping a close eye on their newborns. For some penguins, it means thousands of mini-catnaps a day, researchers discovered.
It’s a challenge for all new parents: Getting enough sleep while keeping a close eye on their newborns. For some penguins, it means thousands of mini-catnaps a day, researchers discovered.
Watch: ‘Watermelon aurora’ shimmers over Alaska
Video captured a vibrant “watermelon aurora” shimmering across the night sky above Alaska.
Video captured a vibrant “watermelon aurora” shimmering across the night sky above Alaska.
Funniest wildlife photos of 2023: Air guitar 'roo and feuding finches take top honors
The Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards were founded in 2015 to showcase "seriously funny" wildlife images. See this year's winners.
The Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards were founded in 2015 to showcase "seriously funny" wildlife images. See this year's winners.
Minnesota DNR is again paying for tree cones, seeds
You can get paid to be out in nature by collecting tree cones and seeds in Minnesota.
You can get paid to be out in nature by collecting tree cones and seeds in Minnesota.
Twins! Rare pair of African elephants born on Kenya reserve
A remarkable event unfolded in Kenya's Samburu National Reserve as a rare set of twin elephants was born for the second time in less than two years.
A remarkable event unfolded in Kenya's Samburu National Reserve as a rare set of twin elephants was born for the second time in less than two years.
Otters slide on snow: MN animal montage
The Voyaguers Wolf Project on Wednesday, Nov. 29, shared a montage of video taken over 1.5 months in the spring of 2023 in the woods in northern Minnesota, known as the Greater Voyageurs Ecosystem.
The Voyaguers Wolf Project on Wednesday, Nov. 29, shared a montage of video taken over 1.5 months in the spring of 2023 in the woods in northern Minnesota, known as the Greater Voyageurs Ecosystem.