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A mix of outdoors stories from Minnesota, including information on zebra mussels found in two Crow Wing County lakes.

A newly discovered Happy-Face spider in the Himalayas closely resembles Hawaii's iconic species but evolved independently, according to DNA evidence. Its mysterious smile-like markings, many color ...

The ballista spider builds sophisticated spring-loaded snares to catapult its prey. Newly discovered, the ballista spider ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Newly discovered, the ballista spider rests underneath a leaf during the day. Scientists have witnessed the spider build a trap ...

As Michiganders prepare to spend the Fourth of July weekend on lakes and rivers, state officials are reminding boaters that a few simple steps can help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.

There are around 500 species of spiders that call the Badger State home. And unless you go looking for the dangerous ones, there is no real threat to humans. PJ Liesch, director of the insect ...

AMARILLO, Texas — Texas wildlife officials have confirmed zebra mussels, an invasive species, have fully infested a Texas lake. According to a news release from Texas Parks and Wildlife, the zebra ...

AMARILLO, Texas — Texas wildlife officials have confirmed zebra mussels, an invasive species, have fully infested a Texas lake. According to a news release from Texas Parks and Wildlife, the zebra ...

Lake Meredith in Texas has been designated as fully "infested" with invasive zebra mussels. Zebra mussels are a non-native shellfish that harm lake ecosystems, damage boats, and impact recreation. The ...