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Animals

St. Paul's Como Zoo has a too-cute new snow leopard cub

St. Paul's Como Zoo has a too-cute new snow leopard cub

A new furball arrived at St. Paul’s Como Zoo in recent weeks: a cub born to snow leopards Alya and Moutig. It’s a second cub for the pair, who are part of national effort to preserve and bolster the vulnerable, iconic species.
by Tim Nelson

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U of M study focuses on Minnesota's urban coyotes

U of M study focuses on Minnesota's urban coyotes

In late spring, coyote pups spend their first few weeks of life hunkered in dens — some of which are tucked in Minnesota’s various urban parks.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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When Minneapolis shelter dogs need exercise, these volunteers come running

When Minneapolis shelter dogs need exercise, these volunteers come running

A program at Minneapolis Animal Care and Control lets trained volunteers borrow a dog to go out for a run. It gets everyone — whether they have two legs or four — out for fresh air, and can give the dogs a better chance at a successful adoption.
by Tim Nelson

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Minnesota DNR FalconCam welcomes 2 new chicks

Minnesota DNR FalconCam welcomes 2 new chicks

We’re tracking developments of the two peregrine falcons featured at the Minnesota DNR’s FalconCam nest in downtown St. Paul. Over the weekend, two falcon chicks hatched.
by Matt Mikus

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Criminal cases for killing eagles decline as wind turbine dangers grow

Criminal cases for killing eagles decline as wind turbine dangers grow

Criminal cases brought by U.S. wildlife officials for harming protected bald and golden eagles dropped sharply in recent years, despite growing concern that wind energy and other pressures are jeopardizing golden eagle populations.
by The Associated Press

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Animal Humane Society reopens adoption centers after canine flu outbreak

Animal Humane Society reopens adoption centers after canine flu outbreak

The Animal Humane Society in the Twin Cities is reopening its pet adoption centers in Coon Rapids and Golden Valley for adoptions on Tuesday, after battling an outbreak of canine influenza for more than a month.
by Tim Nelson

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