Animals

Dog Show 101: What's what at the Westminster Kennel Club
To the casual viewer, competing at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show might look as simple as getting a dog, grooming it and leading it around a ring. But there's a lot more to getting to and exhibiting in the United States' most prestigious canine event.
New study shows surprising connection between deer and earthworms
A new study led by a University of Minnesota graduate student shows that in northern forests, the presence of deer substantially increased the number of invasive earthworms — which can cause severe damage to forest plants and soil.
Miss the EagleCam? Flip on the DNR’s FalconCam
Bird and wildlife lovers were heartbroken when the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources EagleCam nest fell in an early April storm. But there’s an alternative for people to get their fix of minute-by-minute bird life. The DNR’s FalconCam is still up and running.
Think you're tired? This animal goes for months with only two hours of sleep a day
Scientists have learned that northern elephant seals — massive creatures found along the Pacific Coast of North America — cobble together a couple hours of sleep using underwater power naps.