Animals

Two mild winters may be helping Northeast Minnesota's deer population recover after years of deep snow and harsh conditions.

Vince Shute Bear Sanctuary near Orr, Minnesota is hiring for several positions for the 2027 season, including housing and meals.

Sixteen days lost in the woods. An animal attack. Seventeen pounds gone and no seizure medication. Somehow, Duke survived it all, and now his family is fighting just as hard to help him recover. Here's his story and how you can help.

Wisconsin DNR is asking drivers to report snakes, turtles, frogs and other reptiles and amphibians crossing roads this fall.

Cougars are typically transient in Minnesota, but new evidence from Northern Minnesota could signal a change.

Wisconsin's nine-day gun deer season opens November 21, and the DNR has key reminders on CWD testing, free replacement tags, important carcass disposal changes and eating venison. Here's what all hunters need to know for this year.

Bats slip into more homes every fall as they hunt for a warm place to winter, and a recent rabid bat in Minneapolis is a reminder to be ready for encounters. Here's what to do if one gets inside, and when to notify the health department.

A woman scooped a bat off a downtown Minneapolis sidewalk, then put it into a bag, before handing it off to a stranger. The catch? It was rabid. Now health officials are racing to find everyone involved before it's too late.

A Duluth Township resident sent photos of a mysterious object captured by a trail camera in an empty field.

The gray wolf is back at the center of one of the Midwest's most emotional fights. From farmers and hunters to tribes and conservationists, opinions are strong. Here's what they, and what delisting could mean for Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Wisconsin is the only state with a dog breed all its own, the American water spaniel. But when it comes to naming pups, a new study says most of us stick to the same list. See the Badger State's top three, plus every state's favorite.

This list might make you queasy.