MN angler catches cat while fishing
A cat swam to a Minnesota fisherman, and now they're best friends. What started as a routine fishing trip turned into something special for a Minnesota angler. Erik Koffski heard meowing before heading out on his boat, which led to him finding a cat. The cat joined him while fishing — and now Koffski and the cat have a new friendship. Photojournalist Scott Wise caught up with the pair.
Wisconsin bear attack: Boy shoots, kills animal mauling father
A 12-year-old boy shot and killed a wounded black bear as it was mauling his father near their hunting cabin in the thick western Wisconsin woods.
Hiker mauled by bear, hospitalized with ‘extensive’ injuries: official
A 45-year-old man hiking alone in Alberta, Canada, was mauled by a bear late Friday morning, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) confirmed to Fox News Digital Saturday.
See it: Snake barfs up two other snakes, including rattlesnake, after found in Georgia
Those squeamish photos show a burly, 4-foot-long eastern indigo snake that had eaten not just one, but two other snakes – including a rattlesnake.
West Nile virus: Horse in MN dies after contracting disease
A horse in Todd County, Minnesota, is dead after it contracted West Nile virus (WNV) in August, marking the first confirmed equine case in Minnesota this year.
City of Minneapolis says to be aware of bats with rabies
The City of Minneapolis and Minneapolis Animal Care and Control (MACC) are reminding the community to be aware of bats, report bat exposure and be wary of the rabies risk that comes with bats.
Florida man arrested for keeping alligators in his backyard swimming pool, FWC says
A Florida man has been arrested after he was caught keeping alligators and several freshwater slider turtles on his property, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Watch: Rare 'flying spaghetti monsters' spotted in recent deep sea expedition
Twenty possible new species were discovered during this expedition along Chile's Nazca Ridge, according to researchers.
MN DNR on what to expect for 2024 fall colors
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources provides an update on what to expect for this year's fall colors.
Minnesota DNR shares what to expect for 2024 fall colors
The Minnesota DNR is set to provide an update on what this year's fall colors will look like, after a wet summer.
Girl, age 12, wins top fishing prize of 'Master Angler Milestone': 'She does it all'
Lucy Moore is the first female and the youngest angler to achieve the coveted fishing award, Master Angler Milestone in Maryland, and already has her sights set on her next big achievement.
What to do in Minnesota: 5 Things to do this weekend (Sept. 6-8)
This weekend is filled with events, including boxelder bug races and a celebration honoring James J. Hill.
West Nile and EEE: What's the difference between the mosquito-borne viruses?
The mosquito is the world’s deadliest animal, and dangerous infections have been in the headlines lately. Here’s what to know about the diseases and how to tell them apart.
Watch: Bear gets inches away from boy eating popcorn in Aspen backyard
The boy was on his phone and didn’t realize the bear was just inches from his face.
Black bears roam Ely, authorities monitoring their visit
Three black bears have decided to pay Ely a visit, and authorities say to watch them from a safe distance while they're in town.
Wisconsin West Nile virus: 2 dead, 1 hospitalized so far
Two Wisconsin residents reportedly died from West Nile virus (WNV) and another was hospitalized, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Stunning wildlife images featured in London's Natural History Museum photography competition
The Natural History Museum, London, shared a sneak peek of this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition images.
Bald eagle rescued in Missouri wasn't injured: It was too fat to fly
The eagle was just too engorged from its latest meal.
Alaska hunter mauled by bear calmly takes to camera after shooting himself while stopping attack
“Thankfully, when I was falling backwards, I was able to unsheathe my pistol and absolutely unload," Tyler Johnson said.
'Bizarre-looking' creature getting a helping hand from North Carolina conservationists
The hellbender is a large, aquatic salamander that favors clean, cool water, and spends most of the time under rocks. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates that the population has dropped significantly since the 1970s.