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Animals

'Hank the Tank,' the bear behind 21 home invasions, has been captured near Lake Tahoe

'Hank the Tank,' the bear behind 21 home invasions, has been captured near Lake Tahoe

Bear 64F is believed to be one of three animals who’ve broken into dozens of homes in South Lake Tahoe in the last year and helped themselves to messy meals, enchanting the internet.
by Emily Olson

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Scientists want you to mail dead butterflies for research if you live in these states

Scientists want you to mail dead butterflies for research if you live in these states

The USGS wants to test if butterflies and other insects are being hurt by contaminants, such as those in pesticides. It's seeking specimens from Alabama, Georgia, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas.
by Ayana Archie

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Atop former monorail track, Minnesota Zoo's new Treetop Trail set to open

On the structure that once supported enclosed monorail trains, the new open-air, at-your-own-pace Treetop Trail loops for more than a mile through the forest canopy at the 485-acre zoo in Apple Valley, Minn.
by Tim Nelson

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With Florida ocean temperatures topping 100, experts warn of damage to marine life

With Florida ocean temperatures topping 100, experts warn of damage to marine life

The startling 101.1 reading was recorded in Manatee Bay, near Everglades National Park. The rising ocean temperatures, driven by climate change, are already endangering nearby coral, experts say.
by Joe Hernandez

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Minnesota prepares as heat wave may bring 100-degree temperatures to the state

Minnesota prepares as heat wave may bring 100-degree temperatures to the state

Temperatures are forecast to climb into the 90s — possibly even exceeding 100 degrees — across parts of the state in the coming days, accompanied by increased humidity. Officials are urging people to take steps to keep themselves safe in the heat.
by MPR News Staff

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Rabbits have overrun a suburban Florida community. Volunteers hop to the rescue

Rabbits have overrun a suburban Florida community. Volunteers hop to the rescue

Two years after a resident allegedly let loose lionhead rabbits, the fluffy animals now outnumber the homes in the Jenada Isle neighborhood. The bunny invasion has left some locals hopping mad.
by Emma Bowman

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An otter turned outlaw continues to evade wildlife officials in Santa Cruz

An otter turned outlaw continues to evade wildlife officials in Santa Cruz

Otter 841 has become a celebrity after a month of stealing surfboards at a popular beach in Santa Cruz. Authorities are trying to catch her, but the otter's fans want her to be left alone in the wild.
by Dustin Jones

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Health data roundup: COVID-19 in deer, cannabis-related emergency visits for kids

Health data roundup: COVID-19 in deer, cannabis-related emergency visits for kids

We’ve got mainly good news on COVID-19 in humans, but bad for deer. Also: cannabis storage safety and a recent downward trend in marijuana use among Minnesota teens. 
by Alyson Clary and Craig Helmstetter

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