Red squirrels are entertaining and remarkable little mammals. Fleet-of-foot and extraordinary climbers, their specific habits ...

Thankfully, Powassan virus is still rare in Minnesota, but that is not the case for the deadliest creature on earth, which is found in abundance throughout the state. This year, experts say they are ...

"Infections among mammalian species in frequent contact with humans should be closely monitored," the researchers stated, per the University of Minnesota. "Domestic cats are susceptible to [avian ...

As I surveyed my property and assessed damage, I also couldn’t help but think about wildlife, especially birds.

A recent study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution has issued an urgent warning. New findings point to rapid extinction ...

A Comanche-led conservation project takes on an increasingly urgent mission: protecting the birds revered by many tribes while preserving traditions at the heart of their culture.

Survival of the fittest is expertly exemplified by one marine creature: Minnesota’s freshwater mussels. These shellfish are being applauded for their unique and clever survival strategy. They ...

The family-run zoo is home to over 68 species and is focused on both education and conservation of endangered species.

“Each species tends to have a very specific time or amount of time before sunrise when they start singing,” says Webster. Some birds, for example, will start chirping 45 minutes before the sun ...

We find out which birds in Minnesota are greatly affected, why, and what is being done to reverse the trend. Author: Rena Sarigianopoulos Published: 6:48 PM CDT April 29, 2025 ...

Grassland birds are in steep decline, losing more than 50% of their populations in the last 50 years. And one category of birds that used to be a bright spot, waterfowl, has now also seen declines.

The 2025 U.S. State of the Birds Report reveals troubling declines in bird species across almost every habitat and one of the most noteworthy declines this year is among waterfowl populations. Duck ...