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December 6, 2023

Cougar fatally struck on suburban Minneapolis highway believed to be same one recently captured on video

A cougar fatally struck by a vehicle on Interstate 394 in Golden Valley, Minnesota, is believed to be the same one recorded sauntering about a Minneapolis residence early Monday.

December 3, 2023

Deer caught dashing through Southern California Sam's Club

Police capture deer, Animal control release him back into the wild. (Credit: Corona Police Deparment)

November 29, 2023

Watch: Michigan firefighters make daring rescue on thin ice to retrieve stranded deer

A team of firefighters in Michigan worked together and braved thin ice while rescuing a stranded deer that was stuck floundering on an icy lake alone.

November 29, 2023

Michigan firefighters crawl on ice to rescue stranded deer

Prior Lake Fire Department (PLFD) officers rescued a lone deer who was stranded on thin ice on Pike Lake in Michigan. (City of Prior Lake/LOCAL NEWS X /TMX)

November 29, 2023

Bureau of Land Management halts use of 'cyanide bomb' devices to kill coyotes

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has halted the use of spring-loaded traps that disperse cyanide powder to kill coyotes and other livestock predators.

November 29, 2023

New federal protections for wolverines put in place as scientists fear for the species' survival

The wolverine, a member of the weasel family, will receive federal protections under a Biden administration proposal. About 300 wolverines survive in the U.S. today.

November 27, 2023

Baby Sumatran rhino born in Asia brings hope for critically endangered species

In a positive development for the critically endangered Sumatran rhino, a 25-kilogram male calf was born in Indonesia. Delilah, a seven-year-old female, gave birth to the calf.

November 20, 2023

California woman roars at approaching bear, cubs on Sierra Madre hiking trail: video

A runner in Sierra Madre, California, encountered a brown bear and two cubs when turning a tight corner along a hiking trail in the mountains.

November 16, 2023

Yellowstone National Park finds 1st case of fatal brain disease after deer carcass tests positive

The first confirmed case of chronic wasting disease in Yellowstone National Park was announced Tuesday after the carcass of a mule deer tested positive.

November 15, 2023

How to navigate livestock auctions like a pro

Here are essential insights for those entering the world of livestock auctions — covering key aspects of the process, from understanding how auctions work to setting budgets.