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Animals

Minnesota ID‘s first case of avian influenza in a dairy herd

Minnesota ID‘s first case of avian influenza in a dairy herd

A Benton County farmer noticed signs of illness in a few cows last weekend. By the next day, more than 40 cows showed signs of fever, state animal health officials said Thursday. They say the risk to the public from the virus remains low “at this time.”
by Kirsti Marohn

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Update on bird flu in Minnesota as pathogen spills into other populations

Update on bird flu in Minnesota as pathogen spills into other populations

Millions of birds around the country are being culled by farmers as an outbreak of avian influenza, or bird flu, continues to spread — and infect other species like cattle.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Fishing with wolves: New exhibit explores what the predators eat in summer

Fishing with wolves: New exhibit explores what the predators eat in summer

Wolves in northern Minnesota usually hunt deer and beaver. But in summer months, they also eat berries and fish. A new exhibit at the International Wolf Center in Ely explores how the animals survive during the summer months.
by Todd Melby

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Hatchlings spotted on DNR FalconCam, new EagleCam in the works

Hatchlings spotted on DNR FalconCam, new EagleCam in the works

Three of four falcon eggs laid this year in the livestreamed nest in St. Paul have hatched, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said Wednesday. And an agency official says the DNR is also working to finalize the return of its popular EagleCam.
by Matt Mikus

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When sea otters lose their favorite foods, they can use tools to go after new ones

When sea otters lose their favorite foods, they can use tools to go after new ones

Some otters rely on tools to bust open hard-shelled prey items like snails, and a new study suggests this tool use is helping them to survive as their favorite, easier-to-eat foods disappear.
by Nell Greenfieldboyce

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A yummy retirement party for Matka, the explosives-sniffing dog

A yummy retirement party for Matka, the explosives-sniffing dog

For the past eight-and-a-half years, Matka has worked with a Minnesota State Patrol trooper, patrolling the marble halls at the State Capitol in St. Paul. She started her training as a youngster, around 14 months, and on Tuesday, she retires.
by Anika Besst

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Monarch population, host plants hurting from climate change. Expert shares how to help

Monarch population, host plants hurting from climate change. Expert shares how to help

A years-long drought pattern, winter whiplash and warming temperatures are all hurting the vulnerable species, according to University of Minnesota Professor Emilie Snell-Rood, who studies monarchs and other pollinators.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Miniature poodle named Sage wins Westminster Kennel Club dog show

Miniature poodle named Sage wins Westminster Kennel Club dog show

The miniature poodle won the top prize Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, in what veteran handler Kaz Hosaka said would be his final time at the United States' most prestigious canine event. After 45 years of competing and two best in show dogs, he plans to retire.
by The Associated Press

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