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Como Zoo announces its longtime resident, Sumatran orangutan Jambu, has died
2+ hour, 46+ min ago (316+ words) ST PAUL, Minn. " Como Park Zoo and Conservatory announced that its longtime resident and a member of the Como family, a 40-year-old male Sumatran orangutan named Jambu, died on Thursday, February 19." In a statement, zoo officials said that Jambu was…...
The ruby-throated hummingbird migration is almost here. Here's what to watch for.
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (315+ words) Beginning in March, the ruby-throated hummingbird migrates from the Gulf Coast to southern Canada, pairing extraordinary endurance with vital pollination of blooming The ruby-throated hummingbird migration is almost here. Here's what to watch for. To stream KARE 11 on your phone,…...
Puppy being trained to take over for beloved St. Cloud Hospital therapy dog
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (795+ words) ST. CLOUD, Minn. " The difference in the life span of humans and dogs is one of nature's cruelest imbalances. No one needs to tell Wayne Chmelik. With a graying Great Dane named Hulu keeping step beside him, Wayne knows the…...
Cause of death revealed for Kipekee, the world's only spotless giraffe
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (244+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. " After months of testing, the Brights Zoo has revealed the cause of death for Kipekee, the world's only spotless giraffe. Kipekee died in November 2025." Kipekee was born in July 2023 at Brights Zoo in Limestone. After her death, the…...
Minnesota pet rescues adapt to rising animal surrenders amid ICE detentions
2+ week, 2+ day ago (572+ words) MINNETONKA, Minn. " The Bond Between has rescued animals in the Twin Cities for 17 years, but the first month of 2026 brought an entirely new type of rescue need. "This is Gus," said Maggie Schmitz, as she slowly opened the door of…...
7 dogs competing for Westminster show's big prize Tuesday night
2+ week, 4+ day ago (454+ words) NEW YORK " After two days, 2,500 dogs and more than 200 breeds, the Westminster Kennel Club is coming down to just seven canines vying for'U.S. show dogs' most coveted prize. The winner gets a trophy, ribbons, bragging rights and, this year, the…...
2026 Canine King & Queen crowned at Doggie Depot event at Union Depot
2+ week, 6+ day ago (145+ words) ST PAUL, Minn " The 2026 Canine Queen and King were crowned at a Doggie Depot event at Union Depot on Sunday. "While the title of Queen went to a pup named Pumpkin, Bruno claimed the King's crown." Union Depot Marketing Manager…...
More winter weather leads to heavy snow, canceled flights and, in Florida, falling iguanas
3+ week, 4+ hour ago (652+ words) WASHINGTON " A huge swath of the U.S. from the Gulf Coast into New England was mired in extra-cold temperatures Sunday after a'bomb cyclone brought heavy snow and hundreds of flight cancellations to North Carolina, flurries and falling iguanas in Florida, and…...
Rhode Island man finds large lizard buried in snow after storm
3+ week, 1+ day ago (239+ words) WASHINGTON " A Rhode Island man shoveling his driveway after last week's massive winter storm made a shocking find: a big lizard trying to crawl out of the snow. The lizard, later identified as a tegu, was buried under nearly 20 inches…...
Wisconsin residents asked to report black bear dens
3+ week, 3+ day ago (160+ words) MADISON, Wisconsin " Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources officials are encouraging residents to report any black bear den locations they have found across the state to help them with an ongoing study. Its goal is to generate new estimates of black…...