Minnesota wildcat sanctuary housing lions, tigers seized from animal park featured in 'Tiger King'
The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, Minnesota has accepted several big cats including tigers and lions seized last week by the U.S. Department of Justice from the owners of Tiger King Park.
BWCA wildfire in northern Minnesota now 100% contained, officials say
The Bezhik wildfire in northern Minnesota is now 100% contained, officials announced Sunday.
Rare albino deer spotted swimming in Lake Poygan in Wisconsin
A deer duo, including a rare albino, swam across Lake Poygan in Winneconne, Wisconsin, on Friday, May 21.
Boundary Waters wildfire spreads to 950 acres, US Forest Service says
A small wildfire started Monday in the Superior National Forest within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, but has since spread to more than 950 acres. Officials say weather conditions have stopped the fire's growth over the last two days.
Mountain lion spotted roaming residential streets of San Francisco
People who live in the Bernal Heights and Portola areas of San Francisco are being warned about a mountain lion that is roaming the area.
Newborn fawns rescued from sinkhole in northern Minnesota
Firefighters in northern Minnesota rescued two newborn fawns from a sinkhole this week.
'Get outta there!': Woman films acrobatic bear balancing on porch to eat from bird feeder
Nothing deterred this very determined bear, who balanced along her porch railing to steal some birdseed.
Minnesota Zoo puts down last 2 musk oxen after Minnesota becomes too warm
The Minnesota Zoo put down its last two remaining musk oxen this spring, saying goodbye to a species that had been a part of the zoo since it opened.
First ever virtual walleye tournament to accompany Governor's fishing opener
The first-of-its-kind contest will pit Minnesota anglers against each other from all over the state using a smartphone app.
Mosquito-fighting drone to be deployed in Braham, Minnesota
Residents in Braham can expect to see a mosquito-fighting drone flying around swamp areas this summer, officials announced Tuesday.
Minnesota couple on mission to save monarch butterflies
A Minnesota couple is on a mission to save monarch butterflies by planting milkweed across North America.
Minnesota family hopes to get back pet goose from wildlife officials
A Minnesota family is hoping to be reunited with their pet Canada goose after he was recovered by wildlife officials.
Black bear sightings reported in Ramsey County
The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office says there were several sightings of a bear in two different cities on Monday.
Police warn of bear sightings in Woodbury, Minnesota
Homeowners in Woodbury’s Evergreen neighborhood are keeping their eyes peeled after several bear sightings right in their backyards. No one has been hurt, but the animal has left behind a mess when helping itself to dinner.
Invasive jumping worms that 'thrash wildly' when handled reported in several US states
Jumping worms are native to East Asia, but they have been sold in the U.S. as fishing bait and are now deemed highly invasive, expert say.
Owl rescued by plow driver and naturalist released back into wild
A snowy owl rescued by a naturalist and a plow driver is now flying in the wild once again.
Voyageurs Wolf Project releases first-ever wild wolf collar cam footage
Researchers with the Voyageurs Wolf Project in northern Minnesota showed off their first-ever wolf collar camera footage.
1 of 2 remaining Hawaiian monk seals at Minnesota Zoo dies
One of the Minnesota Zoo’s Hawaiian monk seals has died, the zoo announced Friday.
Visit Minnesota Zoo's Farm Babies in-person or online
The Minnesota Zoo is celebrating farm babies now through May 16 both in-person and online.
Video shows 15K bees swarm parked car at supermarket in New Mexico
LCFD says an estimated 15,000 bees were relocated after they were seen swarming a car parked at a local grocery store in New Mexico.