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Animals

Amur tiger cubs explore their habitat in public debut at Minnesota Zoo

Amur tiger cubs explore their habitat in public debut at Minnesota Zoo

The species of tiger is native to far eastern Russia and northern China and faces endangerment according to Zoologist Trista Fischer. She says there’s an estimated 500 Amur tigers left in the wild.  
by Chandra Colvin

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Pair of rare Amur tiger cubs debuting at Minnesota Zoo are raising hopes for the endangered species

Pair of rare Amur tiger cubs debuting at Minnesota Zoo are raising hopes for the endangered species

A pair of rare Amur tiger cubs are making their public debut at the Minnesota Zoo, raising hopes for preserving an endangered species that’s native to far eastern Russia and northern China. 
by The Associated Press

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Support dog's presence didn't bias sex abuse trial, Minnesota appeals court rules

Support dog's presence didn't bias sex abuse trial, Minnesota appeals court rules

In July 2023, a Stearns County jury found Jairo Fernandez Sorto guilty of first-degree criminal sexual conduct for abusing a teenage girl for years starting when she was eight. Stearns County’s facility dog, Nova, was present in the courtroom as the 15-year-old testified.
by Kirsti Marohn

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A photographer captures life in America’s last remaining old-growth forests

A photographer captures life in America’s last remaining old-growth forests

From salamanders and salmon to bears and mountain lions, David Herasimtschuk’s images illustrate not only the beauty of the forests and their creatures but the symbiotic relationships that are vital to the forests’ health and the planet’s welfare.
by Ben de la Cruz

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Wildlife stranded from severe weather are turning up in storm debris

Wildlife stranded from severe weather are turning up in storm debris

The Minnesota Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is seeing an uptick in the number of injured or stranded animals being dropped off during the aftermath of severe weather, especially for baby squirrels and migratory songbirds. 
by Hannah Yang

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