Minnesota moose population drops but holds relatively stable

Minnesota’s moose population has dropped in the past year but wildlife managers say it remains relatively stable overall.

What is it? Wildlife officials stumped as mysterious animal caught on Texas trail camera

Park rangers with the Texas Parks and Wildlife said Thursday they're scratching their heads, trying to identify the elusive creature captured on a game camera at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park in Mission.

New species of poisonous birds discovered in New Guinea jungle by Danish researchers

"The locals aren’t fond of spicy food and steer clear of these birds, because, according to them, their meat burns in the mouth like chili," Knud Jønsson, a researcher explained.

Pink moon: When to see April's upcoming full moon

There are several astronomical events that will take place in April that are sure to get stargazers excited, and the first one that will dazzle us here on earth will be the full pink moon.

St. Paul bird sanctuary takes in captive parrots
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An organization in St. Paul is dedicated to providing sanctuary for unwanted parrots. In fact, since its founding in 1999, MAARS has given refuge and medical care to 1,500 birds. They have a big flock living freely in their unmarked two-story building. At any given time, roughly 85 parrots are living at the sanctuary. The organization is run by volunteers who tend to the daily needs of the flock. MAARS says although the birds are beautiful and entertaining, they can be very difficult and demanding in captivity.

Watch: Scientists film the world's deepest fish off Japan

The unknown snailfish species was filmed at a depth of more than 27,000 feet below the surface, researchers said.

Woman jogging injured by charging cow that escaped nearby farm

Wild animals such as mountain lions and alligators have been known to attack humans out and about in nature – but this woman wasn’t expecting to be attacked by a farm animal.

Endangered whale spotted swimming with calf in rare footage

The NOAA Fisheries says the critically-endangered species usually travels the New England coast in the spring.

Minnesota DNR changes trapping rules to protect lynx

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has finalized changes to trapping rules, which are aimed a minimizing the risk a Canada lynx will be accidentally trapped in Minnesota. 

Scientists create protective coating for fruit and veggies to make them last longer

Do you wish the fruit in your refrigerator would last just a few days longer? Researchers have created an egg-based coating designed to extend the shelf life of produce.