Animals

It was the first time in more than 100 years that cougar kittens had been verified in Michigan, and it happened in a county just 20 miles from Wisconsin’s border.

The Raptor Resource Project monitors birds across the Midwest. Viewers can watch and learn about the once nearly extinct species through a free webcam and see the hatchings of Wisconsin’s “Mrs. and Mr. T” bald eagles.

The Raptor Resource Project’s golden eagle research is tracing what the eagles do in their summering and wintering grounds.

Breanne Klockzien is coordinator of the Beaver Creek Reserve Citizen Scientists program, which trains volunteers to use echolocation equipment to track and monitor bats. She spoke with WPR’s “Morning Edition” before running a training session for this year’s participants.

After the death of a tiger, Irvine Park Zoo in Chippewa Falls considers ending large animal exhibits in favor of showcasing North American species, a decision zoos around the country are considering.

The state Senate’s sporting heritage committee is weighing whether to approve, deny or request changes to wolf harvest regulations developed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

WPR’s “BETA” spoke with author Rachel Yoder about her novel, “Nightbitch,” reactions to it, motherhood, the film and what it might be like to live a dog’s life.

The Wisconsin Trailblazers Snowmobile Club president, Dan Bocock, spoke with WPR’s Shereen Siewert about the thrill of racing and the challenges involved. For Bocock, who lives in the Burlington area, sled dog racing is much more than just a winter pastime — it’s a year-round commitment that requires extensive training, conditioning and an unbreakable bond…

The Milwaukee County Zoo is closing its aviary for “the foreseeable future” as a precaution against highly contagious avian flu, the zoo announced Thursday.

For those lucky enough to spot a snowy owl this winter, experts say the best approach is to enjoy the rare sighting from afar and allow these birds to continue their journey undisturbed.