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A bill that would create more transparency in the pet breeding business gains traction at the Capitol

A bill that would create more transparency in the pet breeding business gains traction at the Capitol

A bill that would create more transparency in the dog and cat breeding business is gaining traction at the Capitol. Lawmakers and advocates say it would address concerns regarding an exemption to 2014 legislation that allowed breeder’s inspection reports to be classified as non-public.
by Ellie Roth

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Scientists take a step closer to resurrecting the woolly mammoth

Scientists take a step closer to resurrecting the woolly mammoth

Scientists at a biotech company say they have created a key stem cell for Asian elephants that could help save the endangered species and become a steppingstone for bringing back the woolly mammoth.
by Rob Stein

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Minnesota’s moose count holds steady, but they’re not out of the woods

Minnesota’s moose count holds steady, but they’re not out of the woods

The latest survey from the Minnesota DNR shows the state’s moose population has stabilized over the past decade but is still at risk because of factors including climate change, predators and parasites.
by Dan Kraker

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Bemidji State University study seeks to discover the secrets of urban deer life

Bemidji State University study seeks to discover the secrets of urban deer life

Minnesota’s rural-urban divide doesn’t just affect people. Take deer for example, they are now a fixture in many Minnesota communities. While some people love them, others see them as pests, and dangerous when mixed with traffic. 
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Kenai, one of Minnesota Zoo's brown bears, dies at age 17

Kenai, one of Minnesota Zoo's brown bears, dies at age 17

Minnesota Zoo officials announced Tuesday that Kenai the brown bear has died at age 17. He was the largest of the zoo’s trio of brown bears, which also includes Haines and Sadie.
by MPR News Staff

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