Fat Bird Week begins in Wisconsin
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Celebrating its “chunky native birds,” the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin is hosting its annual Fat Bird Week May 8th through May 15, allowing people to vote on their favorite feathery friends that play a significant role in the state’s pollination efforts.

MN fishing opener is this Saturday: What to know
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Brian Nerbonne with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources joined FOX 9 All Day to preview the Minnesota Fishing Opener this weekend.

Minnesota angler catches state record 80-inch lake sturgeon on Rainy River

A massive lake sturgeon caught on the Rainy River has set a new Minnesota record and highlights the remarkable comeback of this ancient fish.

Bear attack at Yellowstone injures 2 hikers

Two hikers were injured in a bear attack at Yellowstone National Park this week, and the park is investigating if more than one bear was involved.

Astronomers surprised by atmosphere around tiny world in the outer solar system

A tiny world that orbits way beyond Neptune surprised astronomers with a thin atmosphere that they did not expect to find. Now, scientists are trying to determine how it formed.

Officer retrieves crocodile believed to have eaten missing man

A South African officer was hoisted from a helicopter as he retrieved a crocodile suspected of having eaten a missing man.

Swatting hoaxes trigger zoo evacuations nationwide

A wave of hoax “swatting” calls reporting bomb threats and active shooters has forced evacuations and temporary closures at multiple zoos across the country.

Watch: ‘Monster’ bull shark attacks Florida fisherman's kayak

A peaceful day kayaking in Florida turned into a close encounter with a massive bull shark. The shocking moment was caught on camera.

Full 'flower moon' to shine Friday night: What to know

Stargazers will be treated to the first of two May full moons Friday night with the rise of the full “flower moon."

DNR electronic licensing system preview
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says it continues to work on rolling out a new electronic system for people to purchase hunting and fishing licenses. FOX 9 was onset of a demonstration of the new system provided by officials on Thursday.

Cougar population rebounding in Minnesota
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The University of Minnesota’s Voyageurs Wolf Project has captured video evidence of the cougar population reproducing in Minnesota for the first time in 100 years.

Offspring of Pablo Escobar's 'cocaine hippos' slated to die may get second chance in India

The Colombian government previously approved a plan that would allow the culling of approximately half of the estimated 170 hippopotami roaming freely through the South American nation.

Trump meets Artemis II crew | FULL REMARKS
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President Donald Trump on Wednesday met with the crew of Artemis II in the Oval Office, just weeks after they made a historic trip around the moon.