Minneapolis cougar memorialized in taxidermy: When and where to see it
A full circle moment for a cougar that left a lasting impression on Minneapolis' Lowry Hill neighborhood in 2023.
Kenwood cougar memorialized, neighbors fund taxidermy
A cougar that made headlines in late 2023 will be displayed at the Kenwood Recreation Center at the end of April. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the full story.
Dire wolves are back: The science behind Colassal's de-extinction
Grant Spickelmier, director at the International Wolf Center in Ely, Minnesota, joined FOX 9 All Day to chat about the news that Colassal Biosciences, a de-extinction company, has brought back the once extinct dire wolf, which were made famous by the HBO show "Game of Thrones." The dire wolf pups are named Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi. Dire wolves, which were much larger than a gray wolf, went extinct 12,500 years ago.
'What the Hell?': Family and pet dog frightened by bald eagle’s visit
The unusual moment was captured on video by one of the homeowners.
Watch: Massive 5,000-pound sunfish dwarfs diver off Mexico coast
A dramatic video captured off the coast of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, shows a diver appearing tiny next to a massive ocean sunfish.
Preparing for tick and mosquito season
Tick and mosquito season is right around the corner. FOX 9’s Se Kwon has more on what to expect this upcoming season.
Watch: Divers’ close whale encounter after spectacular breach
Check out this once-in-a-lifetime whale sighting by this group of divers in French Polynesia.
Tampa dog owner pries open gator’s jaws to save pet from attack
A Floridian's worst nightmare: a battle between a dog and a gator, but it was no match for the dog's owner, who made sure her beloved pet was coming home and pulled her dog "Kona" from the alligator's grip.
Dolphin in North Carolina dies after ingesting plastic bag
A bottlenose dolphin was found dead in North Carolina, with a necropsy revealing a knotted plastic bag in its stomach as the likely cause of death.
Animal rarely seen off North Carolina coast spotted for first time in 5 years
The animal was far from its usual range, according to marine wildlife experts.
Deadly toxic algae bloom causing sea lions to become sick, violent
Toxic algae bloom is wreaking havoc on the Southern California coast, especially in local sea lions, causing seizures, stillbirths, even violence.
Pollen reaches high to extreme levels across southern US as season reaches full throttle
NOAA’s spring weather outlook predicts a dry, warm season, which will prevent rain from washing away the pollen, further aggravating allergies.
Watch: Crocodile and alligator battle it out in Everglades National Park
A crocodile and an alligator were seen snapping, biting and hissing at each other in Everglades National Park.
Minnesota DNR EagleCam loses view of nest
The Minnesota DNR says its EagleCam has been knocked out of view of the next and they aren't going to be able to correct it before hatching.
Watch: Snowboarder outruns avalanche on Mount Washington
Footage from an observatory captures the snowboarder's near encounter with the avalanche in New Hampshire.
Cougar cubs spotted in Michigan for first time in 100 years
For the first time in a century, cougar cubs have been seen and confirmed in Michigan. The big cats were hunted out of existence in the Upper Peninsula in the early 1900s.
Mille Lacs Lake walleye limit set by DNR for 2025 open-water season
The Minnesota DNR has set new harvesting walleye limits for the 2025 open water fishing season, and says it will consider reinstating catch and release policies.
Alaska’s Mount Spurr could erupt in weeks, scientists warn
Scientists warn that Alaska’s Mount Spurr is showing signs of increased activity and could erupt in the coming weeks or months. An eruption could lead to widespread ashfall in Anchorage and surrounding areas, potentially disrupting flights at one of the world’s busiest cargo airports.
Loved ones remember Minnesota men lost in Alaska avalanche
Those who knew the heli-skiers killed in an avalanche in Alaska last week are sharing tributes to the men who all had connections to Minnesota.
Watch: Dolphins catch waves with California surfers, wowing onlookers
Spectacular video shows the moment a pod of dolphins joined a group of surfers off the California coast.