animals

It's bird migration season in Wisconsin, and scientists are noticing unsettling changes.Ornithologist Bill Mueller is among them. As the director of the…

Bees play an important role in our — and nearly every — corner of the world. Eco- and food systems depend on their power to pollinate.With bees already at…

The practice of designating green space, especially for dogs to romp freely, have become more and more popular. But one dog park in Milwaukee's Riverwest…

There’s more to being a dog owner than loving and caring for it. Owners also have to deal with their dog’s droppings.The village of Shorewood, just north…

Loads of snow in northern Wisconsin has been great for cross-country skiers and snowmobile enthusiasts, but what about for fish? Thick ice coupled with…

Like a square peg in a round hole, a fat rat learned the hard way about squeezing through a too-tight space in Germany over the weekend. Luckily, the fire department had its back.

Whether wild or domesticated, animals are profoundly affected by the cold. Just like with humans, exposure can lead to frostbite and hypothermia in very…

The new Bucks arena is the world's first bird-friendly arena, according to the U.S. Green Building Council. Bryan Lenz, bird collision campaign manager…

Granary weevils are different from similar species: They can't fly. That's because they figured out how to use humans to get around the globe, and we are getting tired of this clingy relationship.

If you drive around the east side of Milwaukee, you may have noticed a new cafe near Farwell and North Avenues. New restaurants crop up all the time, so…